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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Empagliflozin was found to be safe and reduce heart failure events for heart attack patients and can be initiated shortly after hospitalization without risk to kidney function, even in patients with chronic kidney disease.
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New Guidance on Lipid Testing to Improve Cardiovascular Care
By giving clinicians and laboratory medicine professionals clarity on how to best use these tests, the new guidelines aim to ensure that more patients with cardiovascular disease get the treatment they need.
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Research shows that people who “catch up” on their sleep by sleeping in at weekends may see their risk of heart disease fall by one-fifth.
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Ensuring Defibrillator Compliance Takes Innovative Design and Comfort
Designs that prioritize comfort and accuracy are essential to ensuring patient compliance with wearable defibrillators during the critical post-discharge period.
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FDA Intensifies Sodium Reduction Efforts in Phase 2 Push
If finalized, the new voluntary targets aim to reduce sodium intake by approximately 20% compared to levels prior to 2021.
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Popular Artificial Sweetener Increases Blood Clot Risk, Study Finds
The common sugar substitute increases platelet activity and the risk of thrombosis, raising concerns about its cardiovascular safety, new research finds.
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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.
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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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