Search Tag: cardiovascular health
2025 14 Apr
Telecardiology is emerging as a critical solution to address gaps in cardiovascular care. With a growing population facing increasing cardiac risks and a declining number of practicing cardiologists, the demand for innovative approaches is more urgent than ever. Dr. Jana Goldberg, Chief Medical Officer at Heartbeat Health, provides a unique perspective...Read more
2025 14 Apr
Telecardiology is emerging as a critical solution to address gaps in cardiovascular care. With a growing population facing increasing cardiac risks and a declining number of practicing cardiologists, the demand for innovative approaches is more urgent than ever. Dr. Jana Goldberg, Chief Medical Officer at Heartbeat Health, provides a unique perspective...Read more
2024 09 Dec
Lung cancer screening using low-dose computed tomography (CT) has become an essential tool for early detection among high-risk individuals. This initiative primarily aims to identify lung cancer in its nascent stages, improving survival rates. However, these scans often reveal more than just pulmonary abnormalities. Coronary artery calcium (CAC),...Read more
2024 25 Nov
Innovative research has highlighted the importance of breast density as a potential marker for cardiovascular health, linking it to coronary artery disease (CAD) and broader cardiometabolic risks. As mammography is widely used for breast cancer screening, its potential to assess cardiovascular risk factors presents an opportunity to enhance preventive...Read more
2024 06 Nov
According to a recent study, alternating between sitting and standing at work reduces sedentary behaviour but doesn't lower blood pressure. The study also suggests that prolonged standing could negatively impact cardiovascular health. The findings are published in Circulation. In this clinical trial, researchers aimed to see if using sit-stand...Read more
2024 30 Aug
The 2024 ESC Guidelines on the management of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) emphasise the importance of addressing both large and small blood vessels in the heart, introducing new models to estimate the likelihood of obstructive coronary artery disease, optimising the selection and sequencing of diagnostic tests, and recommending drugs and interventions...Read more
2024 11 Jul
General Practitioners (GPs) in Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes are adopting innovative strategies to prevent diseases, particularly focusing on prostate cancer and cardiovascular diseases. By leveraging the power of data through a method known as population health management, clinicians can identify individuals at higher risk, facilitating...Read more
2024 11 Jul
General Practitioners (GPs) in Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes are adopting innovative strategies to prevent diseases, particularly focusing on prostate cancer and cardiovascular diseases. By leveraging the power of data through a method known as population health management, clinicians can identify individuals at higher risk, facilitating...Read more
2024 04 Jun
Pulmonary embolism (PE) involves blockage of pulmonary arterial branches by a substance, usually a deep venous thrombus. It is a common and deadly cardiovascular condition, second only to heart attack and stroke. Since PE symptoms are often vague, clinical guidelines recommend using decision rules like the Wells or Revised Geneva score for initial...Read more
2024 04 Jun
Pulmonary embolism (PE) involves blockage of pulmonary arterial branches by a substance, usually a deep venous thrombus. It is a common and deadly cardiovascular condition, second only to heart attack and stroke. Since PE symptoms are often vague, clinical guidelines recommend using decision rules like the Wells or Revised Geneva score for initial...Read more
2024 29 May
Pulmonary embolism (PE) poses a significant threat to global cardiovascular health, with treatment strategies for intermediate and high-risk cases remaining contentious due to the delicate balance between maintaining hemodynamic stability and minimising bleeding risks. While systemic thrombolysis has traditionally been the go-to option, its efficacy...Read more
2024 28 May
Vascular surgery patients face not only the immediate challenges posed by their primary conditions but also the insidious threat of undiagnosed coronary artery disease (CAD), which can often be asymptomatic and therefore easily overlooked in preoperative assessments. However, recent research, published in the prestigious Journal of Vascular Surgery,...Read more
2021 16 Nov
According to new findings published in the European Heart Journal, going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 pm is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to earlier or later bedtimes. Dr David Plans of the University of Exeter, UK, explains that our body's circadian rhythm regulates our physical and mental functioning....Read more
2020 03 Mar
For most people, the benefits of aerobic exercise far outweigh the risks, however, extreme endurance exercise - such as participation in marathons and triathlons for people who aren't accustomed to high-intensity exercise - can raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder) or heart attacks, according to a new...Read more