Announcing the fourth edition of PCR Tokyo Valves
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Tag: Cardiology
LGB and other sexual minorities face significant health disparities
Sexual minorities -- people who are attracted to members of the same sex or who identify as gay, lesbian or ...
More fish consumption and omega-3 supplementation needed to push the omega-3 index to 8 percent
A new study published in Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes, and Essential Fatty Acids shows that people likely need to eat more fish ...
Zinc deficiency may play a role in high blood pressure
Link found between zinc, blood pressure and kidney sodium transporter in mouse study Rockville, Md. (January 24, 2019)--Lower-than-normal zinc levels ...
Normal variations in thyroid function may be linked to atrial fibrillation risk
A study by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has strengthened the link between thyroid function and atrial fibrillation (AF), ...
ACC Cardio-oncology Course Highlights Growing Need to Care for Cancer Patients' Hearts
Attendees access clinically relevant, best practice strategies for unique patient population The American College of Cardiology will host the third ...
American College of Chest Physicians and Springer Healthcare announce strategic partnership
Healthcare professionals worldwide to benefit from expanded chest medicine educational contentCredit: American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST) American College of ...
Smoking linked to higher risk of peripheral artery disease in African-Americans
African-Americans who smoke appear to be at greater risk for peripheral artery disease, or PAD, new research has found. Additionally, ...
Cigarette smoking associated with increased risk of peripheral artery disease in African-Americans
Journal of the American Heart Association Report DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2018 -- African Americans who smoke cigarettes are more likely ...
Stressed? Having a partner present — even in your mind — may keep blood pressure down
When faced with a stressful situation, thinking about your romantic partner may help keep your blood pressure under control just ...
Aspirin may lower stroke risk in women with history of preeclampsia
NEW YORK, NY (January 22, 2019)--Middle-aged women with a history of preeclampsia have a greater risk of stroke, and aspirin ...
Study shows low-sugar diet effective in boys with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Diet revealed 31 percent reduction in liver fat on averageCredit: UC San Diego Health Researchers at University of California San ...
Health literacy linked to blood pressure medication adherence among Hispanics
Despite connection, NYU Meyers and Columbia study finds troublingly low rates of both health literacy and medication adherence Good health ...
How long do people need to be monitored after fainting?
Study reveals best ways to catch life-threatening conditionsCredit: The Ottawa Hospital For the first time, physicians in the Emergency Department ...
Untargeted metabolomics for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases
This article by Dr. Vi T. Dang, Aric Huang and Dr. Geoff H. Werstuck is published in Cardiovascular & Hematological ...
Home-based hypertension program produces 'striking' results
Pilot study by Brigham investigators finds that an innovative care-delivery program helped 81 percent of participants achieve blood pressure control ...
Financial stress linked to heart disease risk among African Americans
In a longitudinal study, researchers find connections between worrying about finances and development of heart disease Boston, MA -- Coronary ...
Immune cell clues offer hope to hypertension patients, study suggests
Scientists have pinpointed cells in the immune system that could be key to tackling high blood pressure. The findings also ...
First international consensus on fibromuscular dysplasia
The "First international consensus on the diagnosis and management of fibromuscular dysplasia" (FMD) has been published online first today in ...
Did quality of care, outcomes improve for hospitalized heart attack patients in states that expanded Medicaid?
Bottom Line: Lack of insurance is associated with worse care and outcomes among adults hospitalized for a heart attack. It ...