Cardiovascular Health

Mohamed Boutjdir, PhD, professor of medicine, cell biology, and physiology and pharmacology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, has led a study with international collaborators identifying the mechanism by which patients with various autoimmune and connective tissue disorders may be at risk for life-threatening cardiac events if they take certain anti-histamine or anti-depressant … [Read more...]

New research from the University of Copenhagen and Herlev and Gentofte Hospital shows that high vitamin C concentrations in the blood from the intake of fruit and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and early death. The study, which has just been published in the well known American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is based on the Copenhagen … [Read more...]

Every year, one million Americans undergo a procedure called angioplasty. Doctors insert a catheter with a stent into a patient’s artery to open blockages near their heart. Now, a new study may have cardiologists rethinking their approach and for some patients, an easier recovery may be all in the wrist. Judy Whipkey told Ivanhoe, “Morgan Ann is four and Harper Grace, she’ll … [Read more...]

A new study suggests that genes may not be to blame for the increased risk of heart disease some studies have shown in people with migraine, especially those with migraine with aura. The research is published during Headache/Migraine Awareness Month in the inaugural issue of the journal Neurology® Genetics, an open access, or free to the public, online-only, peer-reviewed … [Read more...]

Chances are good that women with a low heart rate variability also suffer from sexual dysfunction. That's the finding from a study led by Amelia Stanton of The University of Texas at Austin in the US published in Springer's journal Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Heart rate variability refers to differences in the length of time between consecutive heartbeats. It … [Read more...]

Everyone knows that exercise generally helps the cardiovascular system, but much remains unknown about how the benefits arise, and what to expect in different people who exercise to improve their health. To gain a more precise understanding of how exercise improves health and whom it helps most, researchers analyzed the results of 160 randomized clinical trials with nearly … [Read more...]

A study has established that road traffic noise linked to increased strokes and deaths. Living in an area with noisy road traffic may reduce life expectancy, according to new research published in the European Heart Journal. The findings suggest a link between long-term exposure to road traffic noise and deaths, as well as a greater risk of stroke, particularly in the elderly. … [Read more...]

New treatments for cardiovascular disease have been found by the scientists. In what may be a major leap forward in the quest for new treatments of the most common form of cardiovascular disease, scientists at Johns Hopkins report they have found a way to halt and reverse the progression of atherosclerosis in rodents by loading microscopic nanoparticles with a chemical that … [Read more...]

Group yoga can improve balance in stroke survivors who no longer receive rehabilitative care, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. In a small pilot study, researchers tested the potential benefits of yoga among chronic stroke survivors -- those whose stroke occurred more than six months earlier. "For people with chronic stroke, … [Read more...]

A study has established that eating chocolate is linked to lowered heart disease. Eating up to 100 g of chocolate every day is linked to lowered heart disease and stroke risk, finds research published online in the journal Heart. There doesn't seem to be any evidence for cutting out chocolate to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, conclude the researchers. They base … [Read more...]

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic syndrome are major public health problems in the USA and worldwide. There is promising evidence of Yoga, a popular mind-body practice, on improving cardio-metabolic health. This review helps strengthen the evidence base for yoga as a potentially effective therapy for such conditions. The results support earlier reviews on the … [Read more...]

A study has established that eating chocolate is linked to lowered heart disease. Eating up to 100 g of chocolate every day is linked to lowered heart disease and stroke risk, finds research published online in the journal Heart. There doesn't seem to be any evidence for cutting out chocolate to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, conclude the researchers. They base … [Read more...]

A study has concluded that poor sleep is associated with increased risk of heart attack. EuroHeartCare is the official annual meeting of the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The 2015 meeting is held 14 to 15 June in Dubrovnik, Croatia, in collaboration with the Croatian Association of Cardiology … [Read more...]

A new drug has been found that can improve a failing heart’s function. An experimental drug improves the ability of heart muscle cells damaged by heart failure to pump blood, according to the results of a study led by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers and published online today in Nature Communications. Led jointly by researchers from the Cardiovascular … [Read more...]

A study has proved that adrenal disorder teens have increase risk for cardiovascular disease and obesity. Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles have demonstrated that adolescents and young adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have significantly increased amounts of abdominal fat tissue, placing them at greater risk for harmful conditions linked to obesity, … [Read more...]

A study has established that common antacid increases heart attack risk. Adults who use proton pump inhibitors are between 16 and 21 percent more likely to experience a heart attack than people who don't use the commonly prescribed antacid drugs, according to a massive new study by Houston Methodist and Stanford University scientists. An examination of 16 million clinical … [Read more...]

A study has concluded that controlling blood sugar can reduce cardiovascular risk. Day in and day out, for years on end, millions of people with diabetes prick their fingers to test their blood sugar level. And many may wonder if all the careful eating, exercise and medication it takes to keep those levels under control is really worth it. A major new study should encourage … [Read more...]

A study has established that there is a link between severe restless legs syndrome and increased risk of stroke. A new study suggests that increased restless legs syndrome (RLS) severity is associated with subsequent increased risk of stroke. Results show that increased RLS severity is associated with subsequent increased risk of stroke, after considering other known risk … [Read more...]

A new invention of electronic stent for heart has been developed. Every year, an estimated half-million Americans undergo surgery to have a stent prop open a coronary artery narrowed by plaque. But sometimes the mesh tubes get clogged. Scientists report in the journal ACS Nano a new kind of multi-tasking stent that could minimize the risks associated with the procedure. It can … [Read more...]

Many of us may not be aware of this, but research shows a link between kidney disease and cardiovascular problems. In fact, of the 20 million Americans diagnosed with kidney disease, more than half will die from heart disease. Now, researchers are testing a new therapy that would help protect a kidney patient’s heart. Sixty-six year-old David MacKenzie gets a workout most … [Read more...]

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in this country. More than 600,000 Americans die from the condition each year. But there are ways to lower your risk including maintaining a healthy body weight. Obesity adds strain to the heart and increases the risk for diabetes. It happens without warning. Every 43 seconds, someone in the US will have a heart attack. How can … [Read more...]

A Swedish study has proved that there is no evidence about effect of Nordic diet on cardiovascular health. A new study led from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet shows that although individual components of a healthy so-called Nordic diet previously have been linked to beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, as well as to other health effects, there is no evidence of an … [Read more...]

A study has concluded that black women are more at cardiovascular risk than white women with metabolic abnormalities. Large waistline, cholesterol disorders and other metabolic abnormalities may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease more among black women than among white women, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association. Previous studies … [Read more...]

A study has concluded that testing hand-grip strength can be a way to predict heart attack. Weak grip strength is linked with shorter survival and a greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to an international study involving almost 140000 adults from 17 culturally and economically diverse countries. The study, published in The Lancet, also found that grip … [Read more...]

Latest research has found a new mechanism of blood pressure regulation. Researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute have uncovered a new mechanism for the regulation of blood pressure. Published in Molecular Cell, the study links events at single-cell level to a system-level effect, showing that blood pressure can drop dramatically if the protein ERAP1 is released from … [Read more...]

When someone’s heart is severely damaged, doctors may be able to implant a mechanical pump — sometimes as a permanent assist to the heart, or as a temporary measure until transplant. Now, for the first time in the United States, experts are testing a new device designed to eliminate one of the bigger risks. George “Mac” McAllister is a novice beekeeper and loves keeping up … [Read more...]

A study has proved that women are largely unaware of many female-specific symptoms and risks of strokes. A national survey released by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows that most women don't know the risks or symptoms females face when it comes to having a stroke. The survey of 1,000 women released in time for Stroke Awareness Month in May found that only … [Read more...]

A study has inferred that risk of women's heart health increased by traumatic life events and financial struggles. The death of a loved one or a life-threatening illness can put people under a lot of emotional strain, but a new study suggests that, for women, the health implications could be even graver. Researchers state that traumatic life events could increase the risk of … [Read more...]

  Radiologists has inferred that breast screening may also predict heart risk. The age range of women who are screened for breast cancer is the same as those who would most benefit from assessment of heart risk. Now, a new study presented at a meeting this week suggests the breast screening mammogram could be an aid for heart risk assessment. The researchers … [Read more...]

  If in a women early onset of hot flashes takes place then it could be a sign of heart disease. Women who experience hot flashes early in the course of menopause are more likely to have markers of blood vessel dysfunction, which could indicate a higher risk for the development of heart disease, according to research from the University of Pittsburgh. Findings will … [Read more...]