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Cardiovascular Disease Stroke Strokes 
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns.
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Heart BMJ
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Background Menopause is a timely opportunity to screen for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and intervene with healthier lifestyles. Primary outcome was new-onset CVD (self-reported heart disease/stroke) based on survey data at Wave 2 (2012–2015) and/or Wave 3 (2018–2020).
CardiacWire
JANUARY 31, 2025
Every year, the AHA reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors. In 2010, the AHA released a 2020 goal to improve the CV health of all Americans by 20%, while reducing CVD and stroke deaths by 20%. Excluding hypertension (CHD, HF, and stroke only), just 9.9%
DAIC
MARCH 31, 2025
mg reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and supports its use in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. mg)has potential to directly reduce inflammation, which plays a substantial role in the formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaque leading to heart disease, said Matthew J.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In China and other Asian nations, traditional medicine has long been utilized in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In most studies, TCM has been associated with significant improvements in alternative endpoints such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure.
DAIC
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
February 1, 2024 — As cardiologists, heart disease patients and the organizations that serve them across the country embark on American Heart Month, DAIC has compiled a snapshot of significant cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke statistics, along with a review of the atherosclerosis drug market. per 1,000* - 122.4
Open Heart
MARCH 13, 2025
Background Observational studies have reported that sleep is associated with the risk of major depressive disorder (MDD) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). to 1.45) for insomnia on stroke to 1.55 (95% CI 1.28 Mediation analyses were performed to assess the proportion mediated by MDD. to 1.89) for insomnia on MI.
Open Heart
MARCH 25, 2025
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) events triggered by inflammation are an underappreciated and poorly quantified cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with bloodstream infections (BSIs). We aimed to determine the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke after BSI. The risk was similarly elevated for stroke.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 28, 2025
Care for survivors after an acute attack of COVID-19 should include paying close attention to cardiovascular health and disease.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO [CRD42022353965].
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Med Page Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- History of migraine combined with persistent hot flashes was associated with higher risks for cardiovascular disease and stroke, according to an analysis of women in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Women in the UK, and elsewhere, are still missing out on vital treatment for their No 1 killer—cardiovascular disease—despite significant progress in the medical management of heart disease and stroke, concludes a consensus statement published online in the journal Heart.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
OCTOBER 9, 2024
An analysis of data in the UK Biobank has found that COVID-19 infection may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause for up to three years for people with and without cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Scientists studying the impact of sugar on the risk of cardiovascular disease have found that eating too much added sugar increases your risk of stroke or aneurysm, but eating a few treats is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JULY 29, 2024
A recently unveiled cardiovascular disease risk calculator that measures a patient's risk for heart attack and stroke is better calibrated and more precise than its previous version, but if current treatment guidelines for cholesterol and blood pressure therapy remain unchanged, the new calculator may have unintended consequences, according to research (..)
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American Heart News - Heart News
MARCH 27, 2024
Research Highlights: People living in neighborhoods with more environmental adversities, including pollution, toxic sites, high traffic and few parks, had higher rates of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular disease risk factors. This association.
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Circulation
JUNE 4, 2024
BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease and stroke are common and costly, and their prevalence is rising. We projected through 2050, overall and by age and race and ethnicity, accounting for changes in disease prevalence and demographics.RESULTS:We estimate that among adults, prevalence of hypertension will increase from 51.2%
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Circulation
JUNE 4, 2024
The human capital approach was used to estimate productivity losses from morbidity and premature mortality due to cardiovascular conditions.RESULTS:One in 3 US adults received care for a cardiovascular risk factor or condition in 2020. Stroke is projected to account for the largest absolute increase in costs.
American Heart News - Heart News
MARCH 6, 2025
Research Highlights: The prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors varies greatly among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations, according to an analysis of electronic health records for more than.
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DAIC
JUNE 18, 2024
A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 population could be affected by cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years, according to two new science reports. to 61% of the U.S. population.
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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. The vision of heart-healthy, stroke-free, and thriving communities worldwide is achievable through proactive measures and collaborative efforts. J Am Coll Cardiol.
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
DAIC
JANUARY 15, 2024
chair of the University of Kentucky Department of Neurology , has been selected to serve as co-chair of The Kentucky Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (KHDSP) Task Force representing stroke systems of care across the state. The collaborative group was developed in 2006 to address cardiovascular disease in the Commonwealth.
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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. A woman’s risk for heart disease and stroke changes over the course of her life. million years of quality life and boost the U.S.
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.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Researchers have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.
Science Daily - Heart Disease
OCTOBER 16, 2024
New research has shown that over the long-term, standing more compared with sitting does not improve cardiovascular health (coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure), and could increase the risk of circulatory issues related to standing, such as varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.
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DAIC
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
a leader in the development of innovative biologics to treat acute and chronic cardiovascular disease , presented data from a recent large animal study performed by VST Bio and Yale University demonstrating that a single iv bolus of VST-002 led to meaningful reduction in brain damage and improved function in an advanced model of ischemic stroke.
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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.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JANUARY 31, 2024
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have developed a single universal risk prediction model for cardiovascular disease that, in initial tests, works well for patients who already have cardiovascular disease as well as patients who do not but who may be at risk for developing it.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
JUNE 14, 2024
Researchers have discovered a better way of identifying those at high risk of potential heart attacks and strokes and other major cardiovascular disease (CVD) events.
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Med Page Today
MARCH 8, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved semaglutide (Wegovy) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight, the agency announced on Friday. A GLP-1 receptor.
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
APRIL 3, 2025
BackgroundNon-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) significantly increases ischemic stroke and systemic embolism (SE) risks. OAC users predominantly had cardiovascular disease and risk factors, whereas non-OAC users had higher rates of malignancy and dementia. for stroke/SE-specific, p-value<0.001).
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
IntroductionThis paper aims to expose the link between occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica (SiO2) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).MethodsA Specific cardiovascular diseases, such as acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension and pericarditis, were also pointed.
DAIC
JANUARY 18, 2024
Highlights from "Addressing Structural Racism Through Public Policy Advocacy: A Policy Statement from the American Heart Association" include: - During the past few years, the largest increases in cardiovascular disease deaths were among Asian, Black and Hispanic adults in the U.S. is tied to structural discrimination. -
Journal of the American Heart Association
JANUARY 12, 2024
ABSTRACT: Albuminuria, an established biomarker of the progression of chronic kidney disease, is also recognized as a biomarker for the risk of cardiovascular disease. Elevated urinary albumin excretion indicates kidney damage and systemic vascular disease, including myocardial capillary disease and arterial stiffness.
Stroke Journal
APRIL 1, 2025
Stroke, Ahead of Print. Linear and multivariate logistic regression assessed the association of Lp(a) with (1) self-reported stroke or TIA, (2) cerebral injury defined as self-reported stroke or TIA or evidence of a stroke on brain magnetic resonance imaging, (3) white matter hyperintensity volume, and (4) silent brain infarcts.
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Researchers have discovered the mechanism by which cholesterol in our diet is absorbed into our cells. This discovery opens up new opportunities for therapeutic intervention to control cholesterol uptake that could complement other therapies and potentially save lives.
American Heart News - Heart News
JULY 31, 2024
Research Highlights: In this study, people hospitalized with heart disease, stroke or other cardiovascular diseases were 83% more likely to be diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, such as anxiety and depression, and had a higher risk of suicide.
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Journal of the American Heart Association
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
BackgroundIn patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, increasing age is concurrently associated with higher risks of ischemic and bleeding events. The primary effectiveness end point was death from any cause, hospitalization for myocardial infarction, or hospitalization for stroke.
Hypertension Journal
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
In modeling, the risk for any cardiovascular disease event among women with a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy was generally 10% to 20% higher, with main models estimating hazard ratios to 1.20 (95% CI, 0.99–1.47) Hypertension, Ahead of Print. years for women with type 1 and 29.8 years for women with type 2 diabetes.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
APRIL 1, 2025
A new study has for the first time tested the use of an artificial intelligencepowered eye scan in general practice clinics to screen patients for cardiovascular disease.
DAIC
MARCH 31, 2025
mg reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and supports its use in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. mg)has potential to directly reduce inflammation, which plays a substantial role in the formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaque leading to heart disease, said Matthew J.
Journal of the American Heart Association
DECEMBER 20, 2023
BackgroundThe utility of screening for the degree of common carotid artery (CCA) stenosis as a predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a general population remains unclear.Methods and ResultsWe studied 4775 Japanese men and women whose CCA was measured using bilateral carotid ultrasonography at baseline (April 1994–August 2001).
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Science Daily - Heart Disease
MARCH 6, 2024
More than 70% of American Indian young adults aged 20-39 and 50% of American Indian teens have cholesterol levels or elevated fat in the blood that put them at risk for cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests.
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