Shoveling Snow in Extreme Cold the ‘Perfect Storm’ for a Heart-Related Event
The American Heart Association issues a reminder about the heart risks associated with snow shoveling.
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Record Summer Heat Poses Deadly Risk to Heart Health, Experts Warn
With record-breaking temperatures already hitting much of the United States, health experts are urging the public to take precautions as extreme heat increases the risk of heart-related illnesses and deaths.
New Clinical Guideline for Managing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association’s latest recommendations include a new drug class and low-to-moderate exercise.
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Treating Gum Disease Post-AFib Procedure May Reduce Recurrence
Patients with severe gum inflammation who had it treated after heart catheter ablation were significantly less likely to have a recurrence of AFib.
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Smoking Cannabis Ups Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Daily use was associated with a 25% increased likelihood of heart attack and a 42% increased likelihood of stroke.
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Living Near Fast Food and Bars Increases Heart Failure Risk
Exposure to more ready-to-eat food outlets—particularly pubs, bars, and fast-food restaurants—may be associated with a greater risk of developing heart failure.
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Substance Use-Related Heart Disease Deaths Escalating, with Alcohol and Opioids as Leading Factors
Alcohol was a factor in 65% of the deaths from CVD, followed by opioids, cocaine, and other illicit drugs, finds a new study.
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Deaths from Infective Endocarditis Surge Among Young Adults
Researchers call the rise of infective endocarditis as the underlying cause of death in adults 25-44 years old “alarming” and recommend more investigation to identify the reasons.
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New Guideline Issued for Preventing and Managing Atrial Fibrillation
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation.
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Clinical-Grade Smart Watch Accurately Detects Atrial Fibrillation
A clinical-grade wrist-worn device proved effective in detecting atrial fibrillation, addressing a gap in clinical utility of wearable technology for heart rhythm monitoring, according to a new study.
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Early-Onset Coronary Heart Disease Increases Likelihood of Dementia
People diagnosed with coronary heart disease at a younger age had a significantly increased risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new analysis.
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