by Elana Gotkine A fully automated algorithm to quantify aortic artery calcification (AAC) on computed tomography (CT) scans performed for other clinical purposes (opportunistic CT) can predict the risk for subsequent major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, held from Dec. 1 to...
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Sugary drinks significantly raise cardiovascular disease risk, but occasional sweet treats don’t, scientists find
by Frontiers Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A little of what you fancy does you good… unless it’s a fizzy drink. Scientists studying the impact of sugar on the risk of cardiovascular disease have found that eating too much added sugar increases your risk of stroke or aneurysm, but eating a few treats is associated with a...
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Enhanced cardiovascular MRI can predict heart risk in children with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiovascular condition. It is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people and children, with an annual mortality rate of 1%. However, 10% to 20% of these patients have a significantly higher risk of sudden cardiac death....
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Stem cells shed insight into cardiovascular disease processes
Peer-Reviewed Publication International Society for Stem Cell Research image: Research published today in Stem Cell Reports provides evidence that brief exposure to certain “danger signals” can prime the body’s innate immune system into a long-term hyperreactive and inflammatory state termed “trained innate immunity.” In this figure: brief exposure of HPCs to IL-1 beta increases GM colony formation...
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GERD linked to cardiovascular risk factors: New insights from Mendelian randomization study
Peer-Reviewed Publication Tsinghua University Press image: This graphic show mediation MR analysis to investigate how LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and hypertension mediate the effect of GERD on myocardial infarction.view more Credit: Wu Qiang, Chinese PLA General Hospital, China; Su Qiang, Jiangbin Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China A recent study published in the Journal of Translational...
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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease
by Salk Institute Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell Metabolism (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.10.016 Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns. Fortunately, this attention to cholesterol has prompted the development of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins and lifestyle interventions like dietary...
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New discovery may lead to more effective treatment for cardiovascular disease
Case Western Reserve-led study identifies molecule that simulates inflammation-reducing effects of a low-fat dietPeer-Reviewed Publication Case Western Reserve University image: Andrei Maiseyeuview more Credit: Case Western Reserve University CLEVELAND—Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack....
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Cardiovascular scientists identify potential new treatment for failing hearts
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The heart is a muscle like no other, beating 60 to 100 times per minute on average, around the clock. But when it grows weak, it can lead to serious problems: from debilitating shortness of breath and swelling in the legs and feet, to fluid in the lungs and even death....
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Two medication classes found to reduce cardiovascular and liver events in people with type 2 diabetes
JUNE 3, 2024 by The Endocrine Society Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) and SGLT-2 inhibitors lower the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks and severe liver complications compared to other diabetes treatments, according to data presented at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass. “Before this study, there...
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Dark Chocolate: A Delicious Ally in Cardiovascular Health By: BNN Correspondents The old adage, “Let food be thy medicine” finds a contemporary affirmation in recent scientific findings that link the consumption of dark chocolate to a reduction in the risk of future cardiovascular diseases. The rich, bittersweet treat, often enjoyed with a cup of coffee, is...