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Sauna use as a novel management approach for cardiovascular health and peripheral arterial disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

IntroductionHeat therapy (HT), particularly in the form of whole-body sauna bathing, has emerged as a promising intervention for the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) poses significant health challenges, impacting millions of individuals worldwide.

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Major Depressive Disorder Impacts Peripheral Artery Disease Risk Through Intermediary Risk Factors

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundMajor depressive disorder (MDD) has been identified as a causal risk factor for multiple forms of cardiovascular disease. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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How CTVS Treats Diabetes Complications

CTVS

There are however some serious complications commonly associated with diabetes, like cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease). If managed well through proper diet and medication, those with diabetes can lead full and active lives.

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Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium and arsenic increases risk of cardiovascular disease

Science Daily - Stroke

Around the world, most people are regularly exposed to low or moderate levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in the environment, increasing risk of coronary artery disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease, according to a new statement.

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Risk factors for and risk of all-cause and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease mortality in people with type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease: an observational, register-based cohort study

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and peripheral artery disease (PAD) are recognized as independent risk factors contributing to excess mortality. Contemporary observational studies exploring the associations of risk fact.

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Education and cardiovascular diseases: a Mendelian randomization study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background Observational studies have indicated a potential association between education and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, uncertainties regarding the causal relationship persist. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether higher levels of education causally reduce the risks of CVDs.

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Lipoprotein(a) as a risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in patients in non-metropolitan area of Brandenburg, Germany

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Background and aims In the non-metropolitan region of Brandenburg (Germany), which is characterized by high rates of cardiovascular diseases and underserved medical care, there is a lack of awareness regarding lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as a risk factor. 3.95, p  = 0.003). 3.95, p  = 0.003). vs. 45.8%; 17.6% vs. 13.9%, p  = 0.001).