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Irregular Sleep Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 27, 2024
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Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says.
People who doze off and wake up at extremel...
About 1 in 10 U.S. Adults Have High Cholesterol
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 20, 2024
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Nearly 1 in every 10 American adults is living with high levels of cholesterol in their arteries, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The data, from 2021 through 2023, found that 11.3% of adults have high total cholest...
Ablation Best Treatment for Rapid Heartbeat in Heart Attack Survivors
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 19, 2024
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New research suggests that a procedure now regarded as Plan B when patients have episodes of rapid heartbeat after a heart attack should be the go-to treatment.
Ablation is a minimally invasive procedure to treat abnormal electrical short circuits caused by a
Your Heart's Shape Could Affect Your Health
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- November 18, 2024
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It's long been known that certain structural qualities of the human heart -- its size, chamber volume -- can influence cardiovascular health.
British scientists say they're now discovering that the gene-directed shape of a person's heart might matter, too.
“T...
Obesity-Linked Heart Deaths Nearly Tripled in U.S. Over Past Two Decades
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 11, 2024
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Lives lost to obesity-related heart disease have nearly tripled over the past twenty years, a new study reports.
Heart disease deaths linked to obesity increa...
Women, Men on Kidney Dialysis Face Different Heart Risks
- November 8, 2024
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Women have a higher risk of heart failure and stroke than men while undergoing dialysis for kidney failure, a new study shows.
However, women also have a lower overall...
When Is It OK to Undergo Routine Surgery After a Heart Attack?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 1, 2024
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Seniors who’ve had a heart attack should probably delay any elective surgeries for three to six months, a new study advises.
People aged 67 and older...
Severe COVID Case Ups Heart Risks As Much as History of Heart Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2024
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A severe COVID infection can increase a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke as much as a history of heart disease, a new study says.
People hospitalized for COVID had abo...
Feeling Content Helps Shield You From Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2024
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Folks who are content with what they’ve got could be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests.
“Our findings suppor...
Ozempic Can Prevent Heart Trouble in Folks With Kidney Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2024
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Ozempic and Wegovy can prevent heart problems in overweight and obese people, particularly if they also suffer from kidney disease, a new clinical trial shows.
The drugs’ a...
New Blood Test Could Predict Women's 30-year Risk for Heart Disease
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2024
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Could a simple blood test help predict a woman’s three-decade risk of heart disease?
Yes, claims new research that found women with ...
Cold Weather Raises Heart Attack Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2024
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Hospitals see more admissions for heart attacks in the days after cold weather sets in, new research shows.
"Individuals may be particularly vulnerable to acute cardiac events during periods of cold stress," said study lead author
Recreational Drug Use Triples Odds for Repeat Heart Crises
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2024
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Recreational drug users are three times more likely to have repeated heart health emergencies than people who don’t use, a new study has found.
About 11% of patients admitted to intensive cardiac care units have been using recreational drugs, said researcher
Noisy Neighborhoods Might Raise Heart Attack Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 27, 2024
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Your heart health before and after a heart attack might be influenced by how loud your neighborhood is, new research suggests.
One study found that people under 50 were more prone to heart attack if they lived in a noisy area, while another study showed the prognosis for...
Wegovy Helps Patients With Heart Failure Avoid Heart Attack, Stroke
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2024
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Research has already proven that the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy (semaglutide) can slash a person's odds for heart attacks and strokes, and now more data from the same trial suggests that's even true for very ill patients with
Too Much Time Watching Screens in 20s Raises Heart Attack Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 23, 2024
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Spend your youth glued to your phone, computer and TV and you cut your odds of making it to 60, a new study warns.
Data from a study tracking the health of more than 4,000 young adults for over 30 years found a higher odds for heart attack for those who'd spent a lot of ...
New 'Platelet Score' Could Gauge Your Odds for Stroke, Heart Attack
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2024
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An experimental genetic test can gauge a person’s risk of developing potentially deadly blood clots, researchers report.
People who scored high on the test had more than double the rate of
More Evidence That an Artificial Sweetener Poses Heart Risk
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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There's more evidence to suggest that the common artificial sweetener erythritol might pose dangers to consumers' hearts.
The new study, involving 20 healthy adult volunteers, found that at doses commonly found in an erythritol-sweetened soda or muffin, the sweetener was...
Mental Health Risks Rise in Months After Heart Attack
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 2, 2024
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Hospitalization for a heart-related emergency can have profound effects on a person’s mental health, a new study finds.
People hospitalized for heart at...
Tooth Loss Could Point to Serious Heart Issues
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 30, 2024
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A healthy mouth also means a healthy heart, a new review suggests.
People who’ve lost teeth are more likely to die from heart probl...
Tough Workouts Won't Trigger Cardiac Arrest in Folks With Long QT Syndrome
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2024
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People diagnosed with one of the most common inherited heart arrhythmias, called Long QT syndrome (LQTS), can safely engage in vigorous exercise without any added risk for sudden death or cardiac arrest, a new study finds.
"Arrhythmic events were low in these appropriate...
Sleep Apnea Raises Chances of Heart Disease, Particularly in Young Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2024
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Sleep apnea is particularly dangerous for the heart health of young adults, even more so than in older folks, a new study warns.
The link between sleep apnea and risk factors for heart disease is stronger in people between 20 and 40 years of age than in those 40 and olde...
Artificial Sweetener Xylitol Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2024
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Higher amounts of the artificial sweetener xylitol might raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study warns.
Xylitol is a zero-calorie sugar alco...
Few Heart Attack Survivors Get Expert Advice on Diet
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2024
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Less than one-quarter of people who survive serious heart conditions receive the dietary counseling needed to protect their future health, a new study finds.
Do Fish Oil Supplements Help or Harm the Heart?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2024
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Folks regularly taking fish oil supplements might not be helping their health as much as they might think, a new study suggests.
Regular use of fish oil supplements could increase th...
Fewer Americans Are Suffering Most Dangerous Form of Heart Attack
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2024
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Many fewer Americans are falling prey to the most dangerous form of heart attack, a new study says.
STEMI (ST"segment-elevation myocardial infarction) he...
AI Won't Replace ER Doctors Anytime Soon: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2024
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Artificial intelligence might be able to help doctors by filling out rote paperwork, but it's not going to be useful in the ER anytime soon, a new study shows.
OpenAI's ChatGPT program provided inconsistent conclusions when presented with simulated cases of patients with...
Black, Hispanic Americans Getting Savvier About CPR
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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Black and Hispanic Americans are gaining a better understanding of CPR, with a growing number expressing confidence they could use it to save a life, a new survey finds.
About 44% of Black Americans now feel confident performing conventional CPR, up from 30% just three y...
Beta Blocker Meds May Not Help Some Heart Attack Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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Beta blockers appear to be useless when prescribed to heart attack survivors who aren't suffering from heart failure, a new clinical trial indicates.
The s...
Have Only Well-Off Americans Gained From Recent Strides Against Heart Disease?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2024
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America is making headway against heart disease, with heart-related deaths declining over the past three decades.
But it appears that only...
Abiomed Heart Pumps Linked to 49 Deaths
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- April 1, 2024
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A new warning is being issued over a heart pump whose use could perforate the heart.
The device has already been linked to over 100 injuries and 49 deaths.
These left-sided Impella heart pumps are made by Abiomed, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Abi...
Stressed? Some Genes Could Raise Your Heart Attack Risk
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Folks with genetically-driven stress are more likely to suffer heart attacks after nerve-wracking events or times of unrest, a new study shows.
People with...
Living in Poor Neighborhoods Nearly Doubles Risk of Heart Attacks, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2024
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Living in a poor and unhealthy neighborhood could nearly double a person's risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study says.
The findings indicate that all the fa...
Medicare to Cover Wegovy When Patients Also Have Heart Disease
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2024
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Medicare will now cover the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy if patients using it also have heart disease, U.S. officials announced Thursday.
The move comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved drugmaker Novo Nordisk's application to add
Could Intermittent Fasting Diets Raise Heart Risks?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 19, 2024
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Intermittent fasting might be bad for your heart, a new study warns.
People who restricted their eating to an 8-hour window had nearly twice the risk of heart-related death compared to folks who ate freely, results show.
This runs counter to previous research in wh...
Daily Marijuana Use Greatly Raises Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2024
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Folks who use marijuana have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, with the odds rising even higher when they partake every day, a new study finds.
Both daily and non-daily marijuana users had an increased risk of heart attack and stroke compared to non-users, resea...
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...
Combo of Hot Flashes, Migraine Sends Heart Risks Sky High
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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As if painful migraines, hot flashes and night sweats weren't bad enough, many women in menopause are facing a significantly bigger threat.
New research suggests that women with both migraines and vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats) are significantly more l...
Heart Disease Still America's Top Killer, Although the Death Rate Has Declined
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 24, 2024
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Heart disease remains the United States' top cause of death, but progress is being made and more lives are being saved, a new report finds.
There were 931,578 heart-related deaths in 2021, an increase of less than 3,000 from the year before, the report from the American ...
Viagra, Cialis Plus a Heart Med Could Be a Dangerous Combo
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2024
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Taking nitrates for heart problems alongside erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra or Cialis could be a prescription for trouble, a new study warns.
Men who combine the two types of medications have a higher risk of death or suffering a heart-related health emergency, r...
Shoveling Snow Can Be a 'Perfect Storm' for Your Heart, Experts Warn
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 15, 2024
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Snowstorms are blanketing the United States, prompting countless Americans to pick up snow shovels and clear walkways and driveways.
Shoveling snow is more than a chore, however -- it can be a health hazard.
The exertion of shoveling snow increases a person's risk ...
Ease Up on Drinking to Cut Your Risk for 'Holiday Heart'
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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Rum-laced eggnog, mulled wine, or a hot toddy all sound good around the holidays, but too much imbibing can increase your risk of "holiday heart syndrome,"doctors warn.
Holiday heart syndrome is the unofficial name for a notable increase in patients seeking treatment in ...
Heart Attacks Spike During Holidays: Tips to Protect Yourself
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2023
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Late December is typically a time when holiday stress and winter weather can collide, creating a perfect recipe for a rise in heart attacks and stroke.
Luckily, one expert has some advice on how to dodge the danger.
"When we look across the year in terms of heart a...
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...
Major Study Confirms Salt's Deadly Effect on Blood Pressure
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 13, 2023
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Cutting out just one teaspoon of salt every day lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication does, new research shows.
Investigators said theirs is one of the largest studies ever to include people taking high blood pressure meds in a look at the effect of reducing...
Marijuana Use Could Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Heart Failure
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2023
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People who regularly smoke medical marijuana may be increasing their risk for a heart attack, heart failure or stroke, new research suggests.
One study found that cannabis use among older patients increases the risk of heart attack or stroke by 20%. The second study foun...
Cardiac Arrest? Drones Might Someday Come to the Rescue
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2023
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Drones might prove a feasible way to deliver lifesaving defibrillators to cardiac arrests in remote areas, a new research simulation suggests.
Delivering automated external defibrillators (AEDs) by drone could dramatically improve emergency response times in both urban a...
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...
U.S. Heat-Related Heart Deaths Will Multiply With Warming Temperatures
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 30, 2023
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As sweltering summer days become more common, the number of Americans who die of heat-related heart problems or strokes could soar over the next few decades, a new study projects.
Heart Patients From Poor Neighborhoods Less Likely to Get Cardiac Rehab
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2023
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Older adults who live in distressed or disadvantaged communities are less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after common heart procedures, new research shows.
The study looked at Medicare beneficiaries' attendance at these medically supervised exercise and educatio...