Heart Disease News

November 20, 2024

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Cholesterol Is Not the Only Lipid Involved in Trans Fat-Driven Cardiovascular Disease

Nov. 18, 2024 — Salk scientists have tracked the flow of trans fats using mouse models to describe the molecular mechanisms that cause trans fats to promote atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), explaining ...

Nasal Spray Version of Common Diuretic Has Potential to Help Treat Heart Failure

Nov. 18, 2024 — A study testing a new nasal spray form of the medication bumetanide, a commonly prescribed diuretic, was found to be as safe and well-tolerated (meaning with no significant nasal irritation) in ...

Sitting Too Long Can Harm Heart Health, Even for Active People

Nov. 15, 2024 — More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a new study. More than roughly 10-and-a-half hours of sedentary behavior per day was significantly linked ...

New Research Shows Relationship Between Heart Shape and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Nov. 14, 2024 — A new study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular ...

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A Common Heart Failure Medication May Help Prevent Heart Damage Related to Chemotherapy

Nov. 18, 2024 — A commonly prescribed medication for heart failure was linked to a lower risk of heart damage, or cardiotoxicity, among high-risk cancer patients ...

Protein in Soy May Reduce the Risk of Heart Failure by Affecting Gut Bacteria

Nov. 14, 2024 — Researchers have found a potential method to slow heart failure progression. They fed mice a diet high in soybean protein, which influenced gut ...

Which Risk Factors Are Linked to Having a Severe Stroke?

Nov. 13, 2024 — People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe ...

Breaking Every Hour of Sedentary Time With 10 Mins of Light Exercise Significantly Reduced Blood Pressure

Nov. 14, 2024 — Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess increase of 4 mmHg in systolic ...

Human Stem Cell-Derived Heart Cells Are Safe in Monkeys, Could Treat Congenital Heart Disease

Nov. 13, 2024 — A research team reported recently that heart muscle cells grown from induced pluripotent stem cells can integrate into the hearts of monkeys with a ...

New Discovery May Lead to More Effective Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease

Nov. 13, 2024 — Researchers have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including ...

Updated Guidance Reaffirms CPR With Breaths Essential for Cardiac Arrest Following Drowning

Nov. 12, 2024 — The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics update recommendations for untrained lay rescuers and trained rescuers ...

While More Is Better, Even Moderate Amounts of Exercise May Reduce Risk for Common Heart Condition

Nov. 11, 2024 — Adding an extra hour every week of physical activity may lower the chance of developing the most common type of irregular heartbeat (arrythmia) by ...

Fear of Another Heart Attack May Be a Major Source of Ongoing Stress for Survivors

Nov. 11, 2024 — Fear of another heart attack was a significant ongoing contributor to how heart attack survivors perceive their health, according to a study. While ...

Bystander CPR Up to 10 Minutes After Cardiac Arrest May Protect Brain Function

Nov. 11, 2024 — The sooner a lay rescuer (bystander) starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person having a cardiac arrest at home or in public, up to 10 ...

Early Detection, Intensive Treatment Critical for High-Risk Patients With Kawasaki Disease

Nov. 13, 2024 — A new scientific statement highlights new clinical data related to diagnosis, risk classification and treatment, emphasizing the need for tailored management ...

Patients May Become Unnecessarily Depressed by Common Heart Medicine

Nov. 11, 2024 — All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a recent study, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have a normal pumping ...

Dog-Owner Interaction Is Reflected in Heart Rate Variability

Nov. 8, 2024 — A recent study showed that the heart rate variability of a dog and its owner adapt to each other during interaction. High heart rate variability is associated with relaxation, while low heart rate ...

Plastic Device Aids Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery

Nov. 7, 2024 — A team has developed a plastic surgical field expansion plate that can help surgeons during robot-assisted heart ...

Five Minutes of Extra Exercise a Day Could Lower Blood Pressure

Nov. 6, 2024 — New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity -- such as uphill walking or stair-climbing -- into your day may help to lower blood ...

Using a Fan and Wetting the Skin Reduces Risk of Deadly Cardiac Strain in Hot and Humid Weather

Nov. 6, 2024 — New collaborative research has shown that using a fan in hot and humid weather reduces cardiac strain in older people, contradicting recommendations from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention ...

Defibrillation Devices Can Save Lives Using 1,000 Times Less Electricity

Nov. 5, 2024 — Researchers used an electrophysiological computer model of the heart's electrical circuits to examine the effect of the applied voltage field in multiple fibrillation-defibrillation scenarios. ...

Long COVID Inflammation Damages the Heart, Study Finds

Oct. 31, 2024 — New research has found inflammatory markers in the blood of long COVID patients which could explain why many experience ongoing cardiovascular ...

Low-Level Lead Poisoning Is Still Pervasive in the US and Globally

Oct. 30, 2024 — Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children, even at levels previously thought to be safe, Low-level lead ...

Precision Robotics Offers Hope for Heart Disease Treatment

Oct. 30, 2024 — The advanced drug testing system screens multiple potential therapies simultaneously in beating heart ...

Researchers Identify 'Sweet Spot' for Safe Surgery After Heart Attack

Oct. 30, 2024 — New research suggests older adults wait 3-6 months after a heart attack before elective noncardiac surgery to reduce the risk of serious complications like stroke or another heart ...

After a Heart Attack, the Heart Signals to the Brain to Increase Sleep to Promote Healing

Oct. 30, 2024 — Study shows how the heart and brain interact to influence sleep patterns and help with ...

Heart Failure Mortality Declining in Sweden

Oct. 28, 2024 — A new study shows that heart failure mortality has decreased in Sweden over the last 20 ...

Researchers Uncover Novel Role of Protein GPNMB in Heart Repair

Oct. 25, 2024 — Scientists have identified the protein GPNMB as a critical regulator in the heart's healing process after a heart ...

Experimental Drug Engineered to Prevent Heart Failure After Heart Attacks

Oct. 24, 2024 — An experimental therapeutic monoclonal antibody therapy could become the first to directly enhance tissue repair in the heart following a heart ...

Live Well, Think Well: Research Shows Healthy Habits Tied to Brain Health

Oct. 23, 2024 — In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet ...

Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Long-Term Exposure to Arsenic in Community Water Supplies

Oct. 23, 2024 — Long-term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular risk and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit, according to new research. A ...

Immunotherapy Blocks Scarring, Improves Heart Function in Mice With Heart Failure

Oct. 23, 2024 — Researchers have reduced scar formation and improved heart function in mouse models of heart failure using a monoclonal antibody treatment, similar to that approved by the FDA to treat other ...

New Guideline: Preventing a First Stroke May Be Possible With Screening, Lifestyle Changes

Oct. 21, 2024 — Updated clinical recommendations, including lifestyle changes, prevention strategies and treatment options, to reduce the risk of a first stroke have been outlined in a new ...

'Paving the Way' for Improved Treatment of Premature Aging Disease

Oct. 18, 2024 — A new article could spur the development of new and improved treatments for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), a rare genetic disorder with no known cure that causes accelerated aging in ...