Post-COVID Inflammation Fuels Ongoing Coronary Artery Plaque Growth
SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with the rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries and an increased risk of cardiovascular events.
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Author: Alyx Arnett
Medicaid Patients Face Higher Risks After Heart Transplant, Study Finds
A UCLA-led study finds that Medicaid heart transplant recipients face higher risks of complications and worse survival rates.
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FDA Clears Mobile App for Contactless Pulse Rate Measurement
The app uses an iPhone or iPad camera to measure pulse rate in 30 seconds.
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Heart Risk from Vaping? There’s an App for That
An app that uses carotid waveform measurements can provide insights into predicting the long-term risk for cardiovascular damage from e-cigarettes.
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Hidden Muscle Fat Tied to Heart Disease, Regardless of BMI
A study has identified intermuscular fat—fat stored within muscles—as a significant risk factor for heart attack, heart failure, and death, independent of body mass index.
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