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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Stock Market Volatility Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Events
A study analyzing over 12 million deaths reveals a correlation between stock market fluctuations and heightened risks of major cardiovascular events and suicide.
Blood Pressure Drug May Enhance Chemotherapy and Protect Against Cardiotoxicity
A common blood pressure medication may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia while reducing the risk of cardiac damage.
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Semaglutide Improves Heart Failure Symptoms in Both Sexes
Researchers sought to understand the differences in obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
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Bariatric Surgery Slashes Cardiovascular Risks for Sleep Apnea Patients
The surgery was associated with a 42% reduction in the risk of heart complications and a 37% reduction in the risk of death in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
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Early Insulin Therapy Cuts Cardiovascular Risks in Type 2 Diabetes
Patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes can benefit from early insulin therapy to lower cardiovascular event risks, contrasting with current practices that prioritize lifestyle changes first.
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Narcolepsy Significantly Ups Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Two new studies reveal that narcolepsy is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and adverse cardiac events.
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Obesity’s Duration Matters for Heart Risks
Research reveals that length of exposure to excess weight, not just obesity at a single point, impacts cardiovascular disease risks.
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Heart-Healthy Habits Tied to Slower Biological Aging
Adhering to heart-healthy lifestyle factors like exercise, diet, and managing conditions like high blood pressure was associated with slower biological aging at a cellular level.
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Short Fuse? Here’s How Anger Is Harming the Heart
New NIH-funded research provides evidence that anger has a detrimental impact on heart health, confirming long-held suspicions.
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Younger Adults Facing Unexpectedly High Risks from Afib
Afib is more common and dangerous in people under age 65 than previously thought, new research finds.
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