Search Tag: cardiovascular health
Study-finds-no-heart-benefit-for-light-drinkers
2014 13 Jul
Studies suggesting a cardiovascular benefit from the moderate consumption of alcohol are being questioned now that new research ties improved heart health to a reduction in alcohol intake, even in light to moderate drinkers. Blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI) and the risk of coronary heart disease all decrease when less alcohol is consumed. Results...Read more
Stroke-history-increases-risks-of-non-cardiac-surgery
2014 15 Jul
People who undergo elective surgery for non-cardiac procedures have an elevated risk of major heart-related complications if they have previously suffered a stroke. Outcomes are worse for patients whose stroke occurred fewer than nine months prior to surgery. Danish researchers discovered the association between major adverse cardiovascular events...Read more
Esc-2014-promising-new-heart-failure-drug
2014 01 Sep
An investigational new heart failure drug could be poised to change the face of cardiology based on Hot Line results presented at ESC Congress 2014. Findings from the PARADIGM-HF trial, published simultaneously in the New England Journal of Medicine, “are extraordinarily powerful and compelling; they are destined to change the management of...Read more
Brazilian-congress-of-cardiology-reduce-obesity-increase-exercise
2014 29 Sep
More than 4,000 extra wide seats were made to accommodate Brazil’s increasing obese population during the World Cup this year. Obesity affects nearly 20 percent of the population in Brazil and is currently classified as a disability. This and other cardiovascular issues, such as the overuse of technology, was the focus of the Brazilian Congress of Cardiology,...Read more
Cvd-programmes-reduce-deaths-over-40-year-period
2015 13 Jan
A 40-year experiment targeting cardiovascular factors, conducted in a rural Maine county, demonstrated significant reductions in hospitalisation and death rates, according to a new study. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association , shows that changes in smoking, cholesterol control and other behaviours lead to an accumulative...Read more
Low-sodium-levels-not-protective-of-older-adults-heart-health
2015 26 Jan
A new research study published in JAMA Internal Medicine claims that older people who consume less than 1500 mg of sodium per day do not enjoy a lower risk of fatality, nor do they enjoy lower risks of heart failure or other cardiovascular events within 10 years, compared with individuals who consume 1500 to 2300 mg of sodium per day. The study creates...Read more
Nuts-and-peanuts-reduce-risk-of-cardiovascular-death
2015 03 Mar
According to an article published in JAMA, consumption of nuts and peanuts reduces the risk of overall death and death from cardiovascular disease across different ethnic groups and individuals with low socioeconomic status. This suggests that peanuts may be a cost-effective measure to improve cardiovascular health. Nuts are rich in nutrients...Read more
Antidepressants-could-improve-cardiovascular-outcomes
2015 08 Mar
Researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute have found that screening for and treating depression could help reduce the risk of heart disease in patients with moderate to severe depression. The study will be presented on March 15 at the American College of Cardiology's 64th Annual Scientific Session in San Diego. The research...Read more
Polygamy-increases-risk-of-heart-disease-by-more-than-4-fold
2015 04 May
Polygamy increases the risk of heart disease by more than 4-fold, reveals research presented at the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology Congress 2015 (APSC 2015) by Dr Amin Daoulah, a cardiologist at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The risk and severity of heart disease increased with the number of wives....Read more
No-significant-benefits-of-nordic-diet-on-cardiovascular-events
2015 24 May
According to a study led from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet and being published in the Journal of Internal Medicine, there is no evidence of the beneficial effects of a Nordic diet on cardiovascular health. It has long been known that dietary factors can have an important impact on cardiovascular health. Studies have previously shown the beneficial...Read more
European-heart-rhythm-association-ehra-europace-cardiostim-2017
2017 18 Jun
Get the latest research discoveries, learn from renowned experts and exchange with your peers. Conducted by EHRA and the Working Groups on Cardiac Cellular Electrophysiology and e-Cardiology, and organised in collaboration with Cardiostim. This unique partnership emphasises the multidisciplinary and translational approach in modern...Read more
Cardiovascular-risk-profiles-vary-by-profession
2016 01 Mar
New research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology/Lifestyle 2016 meeting shows that workers age 45 years or older in sales, office-support or service occupations have more risk factors for heart disease and stroke as compared to workers in management or professional jobs. The research found wide variation in the cardiovascular...Read more
Broken-heart-syndrome
2016 07 Mar
It is often believed that a sad or stressful event can trigger the broken heart syndrome. Also called the Takotsubo syndrome or stress cardiomyopathy, such even event can cause the heart muscles to become very weak quite rapidly. It can result in severe chest pain and can often lead to a heart attack and in some cases, even death. However, a new...Read more
Esc-congress-2017-european-society-of-cardiology
2017 26 Aug
The world's largest cardiovascular congress with over 500 experts sessions and 11 000 abstracts contributing to global awareness of the latest clinical trials and breakthrough discoveries. Abstract submission will be opened online from mid-December to 14 February 2017. Read more
Europrevent-2017-european-congress-on-preventive-cardiology
2017 06 Apr
Innovations in Preventive Cardiology EuroPrevent is the annual congress of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC), where leading experts get together in an international forum to present their research and share knowledge, over three days of practical 'hands on' educational courses and scientific symposia, covering the spectrum...Read more
Heart-failure-2017
2017 29 Apr
Heart failure: rendez-vous with the future Heart Failure is the annual meeting of the Heart Failure Association of the ESC, established as the world's leading congress for experts in cardiology to discuss strategies for a universal approach towards prevention and the treatment of heart failure. Read more
Esc17-peripheral-arterial-diseases-window-into-cardiovascular-health
2017 06 Sep
A presentation on the 2017 ESC peripheral arterial diseases (PADs) was carried out at this year’s European Society of Cardiology Congress 2017. The session centred on the importance of these conditions in the cardiac context while exploring the importance of collaboration between cardiologists and vascular surgeons—indeed the essence of good...Read more
World-congress-of-cardiology-cardiovascular-health-2018
2018 05 Dec
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Technology-based-programme-boosts-cardiac-rehab-referral-rates
2018 14 Mar
According to the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Annual Conference in Orlando, a technology-based programme that changes cardiac referral processes to opt-out rather than opt-in has significantly improved referral rates. In addition, the programme offers resources to both staff and patients that highlight the importance and significance of cardiac...Read more
Delayed-pregnancy-increases-heart-health-risks-for-mums-and-sons
2018 03 Oct
New findings by University of Alberta researchers shed more light on cardiovascular health risks associated with delayed pregnancy. Blood vessel function declines with advanced maternal age, with male offspring at higher risk of disease, according to the findings presented at the American Physiological Society's (APS) Cardiovascular, Renal and...Read more
The-future-of-cardiovascular-disease-treatment-and-management
2019 26 Aug
Arthur M. Feldman, MD, PhD, Laura H. Carnell Professor of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, has been recognised with the 2019 Distinguished Scientist Award-Basic Domain by the American College of Cardiology. Prof. Feldman has received this honour due to his contribution towards improving cardiovascular health and...Read more
Exercise-induced-troponin-increases-risk-of-cardiovascular-events
2019 19 Aug
Exercise is known to be a factor for good cardiovascular health, however, a recent study has shown that intensive or prolonged exercise can increase levels of cardiac biomarkers, such as troponin. Troponin is present in every heart muscle cell and can be used to identify the incidence of a heart attack. If the heart is damaged, this protein leaks into...Read more
Basic-cardiovascular-sciences-bcvs-scientific-sessions-2021
2021 23 Aug
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Cds-improves-cardiovascular-health-in-patients-with-mental-health-disorders
2022 30 Mar
In a study appearing in JAMA Network Open , researchers found that primary care clinicians can significantly lower cardiovascular risk for patients with severe mental illness (SMI) when using a clinical decision support (CDS) system. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death for those with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and...Read more