Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 7, 2025

The 10 and 30year risks of total CVD, atherosclerotic CVD, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure (HF) were estimated for patients without CVD history at each time point (n=1242910), using the social deprivation indexenhanced Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease EVENTs equations.

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Hypertension Journal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

BACKGROUND:The long-term benefit of achieving the Japanese Society of Hypertension home systolic blood pressure (SBP) target of <125 mm Hg has not been fully evaluated. 2.00] for overall cardiovascular disease and 2.68 [95% CI, 1.34–5.38] 2.00] for overall cardiovascular disease and 2.68 [95% CI, 1.34–5.38]

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Science Daily - Stroke

JULY 13, 2023

Expanding home blood pressure monitoring among US adults with hypertension could substantially reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease and save healthcare costs in the long term, according to a new study.

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

APRIL 30, 2024

Exercise in a regular pattern is one of the important life style modifications which everyone can adopt to prevent or delay cardiovascular disease. Exercise helps in various ways for prevention of cardiovascular disease. Regular exercise can bring down the blood pressure in the long run.

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Open Heart

MARCH 1, 2024

Introduction Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is implicated in half of all strokes and myocardial infarctions. One-third of the adults in Scotland have hypertension yet only a quarter of them have their blood pressure (BP) controlled to target (<140/90 mm Hg).

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The British Journal of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Stroke is a major cause of mortality, morbidity and economic burden. Strokes can be thrombotic, embolic or haemorrhagic. The key risk factor for cardioembolic stroke is atrial fibrillation or flutter, and oral anticoagulation (OAC) is recommended in all but the lowest-risk patients with evidence of these arrhythmias.

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GEMMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It encompasses several factors, including the strength and efficiency of the heart, the flexibility and health of the blood vessels, and the ability of the cardiovascular system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues. Moreover, a healthy heart contributes to improved overall fitness, endurance, and quality of life.

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Stroke Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue 1 , Page 105-112, January 1, 2025. BACKGROUND:The focus for reducing hypertension-related cardiovascular disease is the management of blood pressure. years, during which 1763 incident stroke events occurred. years, during which 1763 incident stroke events occurred.

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Open Heart

MARCH 23, 2023

It is risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke and kidney disease. Hence, this study aimed to assess blood pressure (BP) self-monitoring practice and associated factors among adult hypertensive patients on follow-up in South Wollo Zone public hospitals, Northeast Ethiopia.

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Wellnest

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Insufficient or interrupted sleep can affect blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, and other cardiovascular diseases. High blood pressure and heart disease are related to insomnia. They also have an increased risk of having a stroke or a heart attack.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP178-ATP178, February 1, 2024. Introduction:The wall stress is the major contributor of arterial stiffness, which is well-known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The interindividual variability of the Circle of Willis affects blood flow redistribution intracranially.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

24 will focus on the following three current guideline updates: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Guideline - Pharmacology II: Strokes vs. Bleeds, What Do the Guidelines Tell Us About Practical Management in A-fib? The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Long term follow-up data on elevated blood pressure (BP) or antihypertensive drugs in young adults are scarce. The primary outcome was a composite of the incidence of myocardial infarction and ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, obtained by tracking the medical use data of the first-ever ICD-10 codes.

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MIBHS

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Sleep deprivation or poor sleep can lead to an increased risk of developing conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Blood Pressure Regulation Adequate sleep helps regulate blood pressure, a vital factor in heart health.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Introduction:Blood pressure targets for the elderly are still controversial, there is a lack of certainty about the benefit and safety of targeting ≤ 130mmHg systolic blood pressure. of patients had cardiovascular disease, 10.9% chronic kidney disease. diabetes, and 15.5% and I2 = 0%, p = 0.44).

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Science Daily - Stroke

AUGUST 7, 2023

a child with risk factors for heart disease (high blood pressure, overweight, etc.) This is precious time that could be spent managing their conditions to help them avoid having a heart attack or stroke at a young age. Today in the U.S., A new study from Northwestern University and the Ann & Robert H.

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The Beat Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The overwhelming prevailing opinion among Cardiologists (including from our own Heartbeat Cardiology team w/hundreds of combined years of experience treating cardiovascular disease) is that people can benefit from adopting a Mediterranean diet, so let’s dive in and understand what that really means.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A133-A133, February 1, 2024. Mendelian randomization (MR) studies suggest a causal effect of Fe status on ischemic stroke (IS).

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Open Heart

MARCH 9, 2022

Objective Decreased proximal aortic distensibility (AD) is known to significantly predict all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events among individuals without overt cardiovascular disease. Aortic strain, AD and aortic stiffness index were calculated.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 30, 2024

Obesity is also a key driver of risk for cardiovascular disease. Poor Sleep Increases The Rate Of Heart Attacks & Stroke. Shortened sleep is now recognised as part of the eight key factors of good cardiovascular health. Poor Sleep Increases The Rate Of Heart Attacks & Stroke. JAMA Intern Med.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:The Trial to Evaluate Cardiovascular and Other Long-term Outcomes with Semaglutide in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN-6) trial showed cardiovascular disease (CVD) benefits of semaglutide therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Purpose:To

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

JANUARY 31, 2025

High blood pressure is one of the biggest killers on the planet. Most people do not know when they have high blood pressure. Managing blood pressure is about getting good data. Most people, if they are lucky, have their blood pressure measured in their doctors’ office once a year.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A10-A10, February 1, 2024. Background:Adherence to the American Heart Association's Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Participants with prior stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) or myocardial infarction (MI) were excluded.

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

“What should my blood pressure be?” The answer is pretty simple, but most people get this wrong, and doing so increases their future risk of heart attack and strokes. The problem is that high blood pressure is not some obscure risk that only impacts a small percentage of the population.

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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionAtherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries, occurs due to the buildup of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries which can result in reduced blood flow to the organs and tissues.

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DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

LDL or “bad” cholesterol contributes to the development of fatty deposits in the arteries, which raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other forms of heart disease. The assessment required users to enter information about demographics, medication use, medical history, and cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

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DAIC

APRIL 24, 2024

Eighty percent of heart attacks and strokes are preventable. partially because its key risk factor, high blood pressure, is a ‘silent killer,’ and most patients have no symptoms before their first heart attack or stroke. The monitor and app recorded blood pressure, heart rate, and the appearance of irregular heartbeat.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 20, 2025

People with type 2 diabetes had significantly fewer heart attacks, strokes, heart failures, and deaths from cardiovascular disease when their blood pressure was lower than the current standard goal, a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher and his colleagues found.

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MIBHS

MARCH 15, 2025

Some studies suggest that moderate alcohol consumption may provide cardiovascular benefits, while excessive or binge drinking can significantly harm the heart. Understanding the effects of alcohol on heart disease, blood pressure, and heart muscle function is essential for making informed decisions about alcohol intake.

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DAIC

JUNE 28, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 06/28/2024 - 08:10 June 27, 2024 — Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men. In 1924, the physicians who founded the American Heart Association believed that better understanding of heart disease would lead to better outcomes.

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Cardiology Update

JANUARY 24, 2024

The 2023 Almanac results derived from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) and spanning 1990 to 2022, were recently published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology. High systolic blood pressure stands out as a major risk factor, directly contributing to leading cardiovascular causes of death in LMICs.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Other studies have also unearthed more intricate connections which suggests that physiological conditions, underpinned by biological and chemical factors, may also play a pivotal role in influencing cardiovascular disease (CVD). In addition, the risks increased with increasing stress levels for death and coronary heart disease.

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3

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Hypertension Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2023

BACKGROUND:The clinical significance of isolated diastolic hypertension defined by the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association blood pressure (BP) guidelines remains inconsistent. Hypertension, Ahead of Print. years, 11 950 (74.8%) were women, and the mean (SD) systolic BP and DBP were 118.0 0.75) to 0.75 (0.74–0.76;

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Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Primary prevention is the management of the risk factors, e.g. high blood pressure, early in life to prevent complications of the condition, i.e. coronary artery disease. This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. Secondary prevention.

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Hypertension Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Recent consensus statements combine an increase in blood pressure upon standing with standing hypertension, but whether these 2 components have similar risk associations with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is unknown.METHODS:The ARIC study (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities) measured supine and standing blood pressure during visit 1 (19871989).

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), specifically ischemic heart disease, stroke, and heart failure, is the leading cause of death worldwide.

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