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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Work-Related Stress Linked to Higher Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Job strain and effort-reward imbalance at work were associated with a greater chance of developing an abnormal heart rhythm condition, finds a new study.
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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New Guidelines Aim to Improve Postpartum Cardiovascular Care
The American Heart Association has issued new recommendations for enhancing postpartum care by targeting cardiovascular risk.
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Fish Oil Supplements May Increase Heart Disease Risk in Healthy People, Study Finds
Regular fish oil use was associated with an increased risk of developing AFib and stroke in those with no prior cardiovascular disease, although it may slow disease progression in those with existing heart conditions.
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ŌURA Enhances Smart Ring with Heart Health Monitoring Features
The new heart health features, cardiovascular age and cardio capacity, estimate arterial stiffness and VO2Max to help users understand their heart health and identify potential risks early.
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Over 100 New Genetic Markers for Blood Pressure Uncovered
An NIH-led study finds genetic markers that explain up to 12% of the differences between two people’s blood pressure.
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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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STS Introduces New Valve Surgery Risk Calculators
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons launched three new risk calculators to inform heart team and patient decision-making on valve surgery.
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More Women Die During Heart Bypass Surgery. Researchers Pinpoint a Major Contributing Factor
Researchers find that a specific surgical risk factor accounts for 38% of the heightened mortality rate in women during heart bypass surgery.
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Deep-Learning Model Improves 10-Year Cardiovascular Event Risk Prediction
The model better predicts 10-year risk for major adverse cardiovascular events beyond the current clinical risk score, even for patients whose score cannot be calculated due to missing data, a new study finds.
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