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Too Much Niacin May Be Bad for the Heart
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 20, 2024
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Niacin is an essential B vitamin, but new research reveals that too much of it may harm your heart.
Found in many foods that millions of Americans eat, excessive amounts of niacin can trigger inflammation and damage blood vessels, scientists report in the Feb. 19 issue ...
Blood Test Helps Predict Future Heart Attacks
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2024
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A standard blood test can reveal whether a person is at high risk of having a heart attack within six months, a new study shows.
Researchers identified dozens of biomarkers in blood linked to the risk of a first heart attack, according to a report published Feb. 12 in th...
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Tied to Long-Term Heart Trouble for Hispanic Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2023
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Hispanic women who experience spikes in blood pressure while pregnant may also face higher heart risks years later, new research shows.
These "hypertensive disorders of pregnancy" (HDP) -- conditions such as preeclampsia, eclampsia and gestational hypertension -- may eve...
Wegovy Cuts Heart Risks by 20% in Large Trial
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2023
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MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 (Healthday News) -- In a finding that could change the landscape of heart disease care, the wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy has proved its mettle in protecting the heart after lowering the risk of cardiac problems in patients by 20%.
The resu...
Easy-to-Wear ECG Patch Tracks Heart Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2023
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A new, more comfortable wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) device could be on its way.
Researchers from Australia and India have created a compact, lightweight, gel-free hexagonal-shaped ECG patch that they say is ideally suited for point-of-care diagnostics.
For tho...
You Survived a Heart Attack. Here's How Cardiac Rehab Can Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 20, 2023
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Cardiac rehabilitation is a key part of recovery from a heart attack, helping to prevent another, perhaps more severe one.
About 800,000 people in the United States have a heart attack every year, about one-quarter of whom have already had a heart attack, according to th...
Have Sleep Apnea? CPAP Machine May Help Save Your Life
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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Millions of people who suffer from sleep apnea go to bed at night with a motorized device called a CPAP machine.
Now, two new studies confirm the treatment has significant benefits not just on quality of sleep, but also for keeping people's hearts healthy.
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Opening All Arteries Best When Heart Attack Strikes in Old Age: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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After a heart attack, elderly adults have better odds for improved health and survival if all major heart vessels are cleared, not just the one that caused the heart attack.
Because these patients often have other medical conditions and may be frail, doctors frequen...
U.S. Heart Disease Death Rates Have Fallen Sharply in Past 30 Years
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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Fatal heart disease in the United States dropped about 4% a year between 1990 and 2019, but Americans need to quit smoking, drinking and overeating or those gains could be wiped out, according to new research.
The declining rates of fatal heart disease have stalled, acco...
Sleep Apnea Lowers Blood Oxygen, Upping Heart Risks
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2023
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Sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke as erratic breathing causes oxygen levels to drop, new research shows.
"These findings will help better characterize high-risk versions of obstructive sleep apnea," said co-author
Daily Baby Aspirin Raises Odds for Brain Bleeds, With No Lowering of Stroke Risk
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2023
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For years, older adults took a baby aspirin a day to help ward off a first-time heart attack or stroke. Now yet another study is showing the risks are not worth it for most.
Specifically, researchers found the risk of brain bleeding while using low-dose aspirin outweighe...
Hot, Polluted Days May Double Heart Attack Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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The extreme heat and choking wildfire smoke blanketing wide swaths of the United States this summer are actively dangerous to heart health, a new study reports.
Days where soaring heat combines with fine particulate air pollution can double a person's risk of a fatal hea...
New Heart Implant Monitors, Treats -- and Then Dissolves Away
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 7, 2023
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An experimental implant now under development could serve as a temporary monitor and pacemaker for ailing heart patients -- then dissolve away when it's no longer needed.
The soft, lightweight and transparent implant is about the size of a postage stamp, and is made of p...
New High-Tech CT Might Expand Heart Imaging
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2023
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The benefits of noninvasive imaging may soon be available to patients at high risk of coronary artery disease, according to researchers studying a newer technology.
That technology is called ultra-high-resolution coronary CT angiography.
Currently, patients have co...
Stress, Anxiety Plague Many Who Get Implanted Heart Devices
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 19, 2023
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New research finds that many of those who have received an implanted cardiac device to extend their life also have mood disorders, including anxiety, depression and PTSD.
"Implantable cardioverter defibrillators [ICDs] are effective at extending patients' lives, but we ...
Testosterone Therapy Safe for Low-T Men at Risk of Heart Trouble
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2023
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Testosterone replacement therapy is safe for most men with heart problems who also have been diagnosed with a low testosterone disorder, a new clinical trial has concluded.
The trial found that testosterone replacement did not raise these patients' incidence of heart att...
Cancer Survivors Who Keep Smoking Have Double the Risk for Heart-Related Death
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 1, 2023
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Quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis can deliver a big payoff for another major health concern: the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Cancer patients who kept smoking had a nearly doubled risk of either of those emergencies, as well as death from cardiovascular diseas...
Do All Heart Attack Survivors Need Long-Term Beta Blocker Meds?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2023
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It's standard for heart attack survivors to take beta blocker medications for years afterward, but a new study suggests that may be unnecessary for people who've had a milder heart attack.
Researchers found that among heart attack survivors whose hearts still had n...
Surviving a Heart Attack in Younger Years Could Be Even Tougher on Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2023
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Women who have a heart attack at a younger age tend to have worse outcomes and are more likely to return to the hospital than their male counterparts.
More significant underlying risk factors could be why, according to new research.
Researchers called for greater p...
Hidden Heart Disease Can Raise Your Odds for Heart Attack 8-Fold
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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Millions of middle-aged folks may be walking around with no symptoms of heart disease, and yet they still face a higher risk for a heart attack, new research shows.
What gives? Subclinical or silent heart disease may be responsible. This is the early thickening or h...
Highlighting Link Between Flu & Heart Trouble Can Nudge Folks to Get Vaccine
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 7, 2023
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Flu kills more than 500,000 people globally each year and leads to heart problems for many others. Publicizing those potential cardiac ills may spur folks to get their annual flu vaccine, researchers say.
Danish researchers who studied vaccination messaging methods said ...
Getting Rehab at Home After Heart Attack Can Extend Lives
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2023
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After a heart attack, home rehab can literally be a lifesaver, a new study finds.
Taking part in a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program lowered the risk of dying from heart complications by 36% within four years, compared with patients who were not in a rehab progr...
Insomnia Brings Big Spike in Heart Attack Risk: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2023
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Folks who have trouble falling or staying asleep may be more likely to have a heart attack.
This is the main takeaway from new research linking insomnia to heart woes. Specifically, people with insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack than folks without the s...
Aidan's Tough Journey: Now Breathing Easier With a Rewired Heart
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 24, 2023
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Ambar Marcus didn't think anything of going to the follow-up ultrasound her doctor recommended around 22 weeks of pregnancy -- until she noticed how long it was taking.
"The technician was a lovely lady who chatted with me the whole time, but I noticed it felt like a ver...
5 Foods to Boost Your Heart Health
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2023
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Keeping your heart healthy has numerous benefits, including a reduced risk for coronary heart disease, stroke,
'Holiday Heart': Heart Attacks Spike in Last 2 Weeks of December
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 19, 2022
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The holiday season is filled with to-do lists, but one should rise to the top: Take care of your heart.
Whether from stress, cold weather or falling out of good habits in terms of eating, sleeping and drinking, heart attack rates spike as much as 40% between Christmas an...
Shoveling Snow Is a Heart Hazard: Protect Yourself
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2022
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As yet another winter blizzard barrels down on the U.S. East Coast, the the American Heart Association (AHA) is cautioning people to take care when shoveling snow, since the exertion and the cold can cause serious heart problems.
Many people, especially those who don't ...
Even Early-Stage Liver Disease May Be Harming the Heart
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 8, 2022
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Liver disease can affect heart health and that includes even early forms of the disease, a new study reveals.
While it had previously been known that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease was associated with cardiovascular death, the relationship was poorly understood, said ...
Shingles Ups Odds of Stroke, Heart Attack By Almost 30%
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2022
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People who've had a bout of shingles may face a heightened risk of heart attack or stroke in later years, a new, large study suggests.
Anyone who ever had chickenpox can develop shingles -- a painful rash that is caused by a reactivation of the virus that causes chi...
Winter Holidays Are High Time for Heart Attacks: Protect Yourself
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 2, 2022
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The winter holidays are a time of celebrating and sharing precious time with family and friends, but they can also be deadly: More people die of heart attacks on Christmas Day than on any other day of the year.
Experts aren't certain what's behind that troubling fact, b...
Black Patients Fare Worse Than White Patients After Angioplasty, Stents
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- November 30, 2022
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Black adults who undergo a common procedure to open up clogged arteries are readmitted to the hospital more often than their white peers. They're also more likely to die in the years after treatment, a new study finds.
Researchers looked at how patients fared follow...
Getting Your Gums Cleaned Could Mean Better Outcomes After Heart Attack
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 19, 2022
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While dental and medical care are thought to be related, researchers wondered what impact oral care might have on a serious heart condition.
A University of Michigan team studied more than 2,000 patients who had a heart attack in 2017. The patients had either received pe...
Lupus, MS and Other Autoimmune Disorders Raise Heart Risks
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2022
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Research has linked heart disease to specific autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Now, a huge study shows that autoimmune diseases as a group increase your chances of developing heart ills.
Autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, multiple sclerosis...
With Smartwatch, Cardiac Rehab at Home May Work Best
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2022
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A new smartwatch could be a key player in preventing heart attacks among people suffering from risky heart conditions, a new study claims.
Using the smartwatch to track their heart health, patients in a home-based
Gout Flare-Ups Could Raise Heart Risk for Weeks After
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2022
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When gout flares up, the joint pain is often excruciating. But that's not the only worry tied to this common inflammatory arthritic condition.
A new British study warns that gout flares double the risk for
Black, Hispanic Patients Less Likely to Get Crucial Care After Heart Attack
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2022
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When they suffer a heart attack, Black and Hispanic patients in the United States receive subpar care compared with white patients, new research reveals.
Just 1 in 4 Patients Get Rehab After Heart Attack, Cardiac Surgery
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 27, 2022
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Medically supervised exercise programs can do heart patients a lot of good, but few people of color take part in them -- regardless of income, new research finds.
The study, of more than 100,000 U.S. patients, found that while all were eligible for
Boomers Sicker Than Their Parents Were at Same Age
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 16, 2022
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There's some discouraging news for baby boomers.
Americans born between 1948 and 1965 are more likely than the generations that preceded them to have multiple health problems as they age, a
No Sign 1 Year of Testosterone Supplements Cause Heart Trouble: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 9, 2022
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One year of testosterone therapy for men with low levels of the hormone does not appear to increase their risk for heart problems, British researchers found.
"We were unable to find evidence ... that testosterone increases risks of mortality or cardiovascular and/or cere...
Limiting TV to Under 1 Hour a Day Could Slash Heart Disease Rates: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2022
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It's tempting to binge-watch TV shows, and it might be hard to get off the couch after just one or two episodes.
But it could be worth it.
Researchers calculated that if people committed to watching just under an hour of TV a day, 11% of
Lower Incomes May Mean Lower Survival After Heart Attack
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2022
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If you're poor and have a severe type of heart attack, the chance you'll live through it is significantly lower than that of someone with more money, new research shows.
For Smokers With Heart Trouble, Quitting Equals the Benefit of 3 Meds: Study
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2022
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Quitting smoking can give heart disease patients nearly five additional years of life without heart problems, according to a new study.
"Kicking the habit appears to be as effective as taking three medications for preventing heart attacks and strokes in those with a prio...
Walking: Your Best Step to a Healthier Heart
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2022
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When the world gets you down, go for a walk and make your heart happy.
Physical activity is one of the best ways to manage stress and boost ...
Will a Little Drinking Help Your Heart? Maybe Not
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2022
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If you believe an occasional tipple is good for your heart, a new study may make you reconsider the notion.
Smartwatch Heart Data May Be Less Accurate for Black Users
- Consumer news
- March 25, 2022
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Millions of Americans use smartwatches or fitness trackers to check on their heart rate, but the accuracy may fall short for people of color, a new research review finds.
The analysis, of 10 published studies, found that in four of them,
Rise in Blood Pressure Upon Standing Could Signal Danger
- March 17, 2022
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If your blood pressure spikes when you stand, you may be at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, Italian researchers warn.
"The results of the study confirmed our initial hypothesis - a pronounced increase in blood pressure from lying to standing could be prognost...
Mammograms Can Also Highlight Heart Risks: Study
- March 16, 2022
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Your annual screening mammogram may do more than spot breast cancer early - it may give you a heads up on your heart disease risk, too.
Trouble Paying Bills Could Mean Worse Outcomes After Heart Attack
- March 10, 2022
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A healthy bank account pays dividends after a heart attack, with new research indicating severe financial strain increases survivors' risk of death.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 3,000 people, 75 and older, whose health was tracked after they suffered a
Heart Risks Double for People With Bipolar, Schizophrenia
- March 9, 2022
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People with serious mental illness have up to double the risk of heart disease, and should have their heart health monitored from a young age, a new study finds.
Specifically, those mental health issues are bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
Even Washing Dishes Helps an Older Woman's Heart
- February 22, 2022
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You don't need to run marathons or sweat it out on your indoor bike to boost your heart health.
This is the main message of a new study that found everyday household activities includin...