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Red light linked to lowered risk of blood clots

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Humans and mice exposed to long-wavelength red light had lower rates of blood clots that can cause heart attacks, lung damage and strokes, according to research led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC surgeon-scientists and published today in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

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Different menopausal hormone treatments pose different risks

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Researchers have analysed the effects of seven different hormone treatments for menopausal symptoms on the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. The results show that the risks differ depending on the active substance and how the medicine is taken.

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Drug to target form of previously untreatable life-threatening 'bad cholesterol'

Science Daily - Heart Disease

New research details the first oral drug for the treatment of a type of high cholesterol -- called Lp(a) -- that is a potentially more dangerous version of the so called 'bad' cholesterol, LDL, because it is stickier and may be more likely to cause blockages and blood clots in your arteries.

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Abstract TP268: Xylitol, Xylose, and MicroRNAs Associated with Thrombosis and the Clotting Cascade in a Multi-Omics Cross-Sectional Study of Adults at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes and Stroke

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Xylitol, a sugar alcohol with a global market estimated at 161,500 metric tons, has been linked to increased thrombosis and risk of stroke and heart attack. Xylitol metabolite concentration was not associated with any miRs in our sample, suggesting that circulating xylose may be a better indicator of clotting risk.

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Gujarat’s 2023 Cardiac Crisis! EMRI got 1 call every 7.5 mins

Wellnest

In 2023, Gujarat grappled with a cardiac crisis, as reported by the Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) 108, with a staggering 72,573 cases. Studies suggest that COVID-19 can have direct effects on the cardiovascular system, leading to complications such as myocarditis, blood clot formation, and increased risk of heart attacks.

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Alcohol and Heart Health: Understanding the Impact of Drinking on Your Heart

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Some research suggests that moderate drinkers may have a lower risk of heart disease compared to those who abstain or engage in heavy drinking. Drinking too much alcohol can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. Over time, this can contribute to heart failure and other serious complications.

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No Reduction in 90-Day Deaths, Heart Attacks With Human Apo/A1, A Building Block of HDL Cholesterol

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milla1cf Sat, 04/06/2024 - 18:32 April 6, 2024 — The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients’ arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology ’s Annual Scientific Session.