Fountain of youth for heart health may lie in the gut
Age-related changes to microbiome fuel vascular decline, new study showsCredit: CU Boulder Why do blood vessels naturally stiffen and degrade ...
Tag: Stroke
It’s no Fortnite, but it’s helping stroke survivors move again
'Gamified' new rehab therapy helps severely impaired stroke survivors regain arm mobilityCredit: Northwestern University Lab-based study lays groundwork for inexpensive, ...
Health insurance associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease among aging immigrants
Despite the potential health benefits of being insured, the majority of recent immigrants lack coverage Aging immigrants' risk for cardiovascular ...
Low-risk patients may benefit from less invasive transcatheter valve replacement
New research suggests minimally invasive procedure reserved for frailest patients may be equally safe and effective for healthier population BOSTON ...
Two-drug combos using popular calcium channel blocker show superiority in lowering BP
Largest RCT of high blood pressure treatment to date in sub-Saharan Africa New Orleans, LA (Mar 18, 2019) - In ...
Pure Omega-3 prescription drug markedly reduces first, repeat and total CV events
New data show 4 gram dose of icosapent ethyl may be new, cost-effective way to prevent CV complications among patients ...
Icosapent ethyl drug reduces risk of recurrent cardiovascular events
Further insights from the REDUCE-IT trial show that high-dose, pure and stable EPA omega 3 drug not only reduces the ...
Fast-acting agent shows promise in reversing effects of ticagrelor
PB2452 provides immediate and sustained reversal of ticagrelor's antiplatelet effects In patients with acute coronary syndromes, coronary artery stenting, or ...
New cardiac pump clinically superior, safer for patients
Final results from MOMENTUM 3 show reduction in strokes, bleeding and near elimination of pump thrombosis Boston, MA -- The ...
Key to successful care of pregnant women in heart failure? Team-based care, study finds
Credit: Intermountain Healthcare Any time a pregnant woman presents in heart failure there are risks to both mother and baby. ...
Calcium in arteries is shown to increase patients’ imminent risk of a heart attack
Credit: Intermountain Healthcare Heart Institute About six million people come into an emergency department every year with chest pain, but ...
Heart procedure for AFib better than drug therapy for reducing episodes, improving quality of life and symptoms, but not for reducing death or stroke
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- The 33 million people with atrial fibrillation worldwide not only suffer from bothersome symptoms, but also face ...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs guard against brain haemorrhages
The drugs statins, which are used to prevent cardiovascular diseases, also guard against brain haemorrhages. This is the conclusion of ...
New approach to stroke treatment could minimize brain damage
Credit: University of British Columbia A new treatment for a common type of stroke may soon be possible, thanks to ...
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