Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Higher Risk for Aortic Stenosis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with a higher risk for developing aortic stenosis, according to a study published online July 31 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Tate M. Johnson, M.D., from the VA Nebraska-…
Learn MoreCardiac Rehab Lowers Risk for Death After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is associated with lower two-year mortality following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), according to a study published online June 29 in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.Tyler…
Learn MoreUltraprocessed Food Increases Risk for Death With Type 2 Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher consumption of ultraprocessed food (UPF) is associated with lower survival and higher cardiovascular mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study published online July 26 in the Am…
Learn MoreAHA News: Esta mamá sobrevivió la insuficiencia cardíaca durante un embarazo y ahora es paramédica
MIÉRCOLES, 2 de agosto de 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Desde que era niña, Yanela Vickers ha amado a los bebés y el campo médico. Soñaba con dedicarse a la obstetricia y ginecología.En lugar de ello, Yanela vio de cerca la profesión como …
Learn MoreLa apnea del sueño reduce el oxígeno en la sangre, y aumenta los riesgos cardiacos
LUNES, 31 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La apnea del sueño podría aumentar el riesgo de ataque cardiaco y accidente cerebrovascular, a medida que la respiración errática hace que los niveles de oxígeno se reduzcan, muestra una nueva investigaci…
Learn MoreEl consumo regular de alcohol puede aumentar la presión arterial en personas por lo demás sanas
LUNES, 31 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ya sea que beba mucho o poco alcohol, el consumo diario se vincula con una presión arterial más alta, advierte una nueva revisión de la investigación. En comparación con no beber, apenas una bebida alcohó…
Learn MoreStatins’ Effectiveness May Rise With Patient Age: Study
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Elderly adults who start on a statin may see an even bigger drop in their “bad” cholesterol levels than their younger counterparts do, a new study suggests.The study, of nearly 84,000 Danish patients, found th…
Learn MoreDrop in LDL Cholesterol Greater With Low-, Moderate-Intensity Statins for Seniors
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older versus younger adults, low- to moderate-intensity statins are associated with a greater reduction in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), according to a study published online Aug. 1 in the A…
Learn MoreHypoxic, Ventilatory Burdens in OSA Predict CVD Morbidity and Mortality
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hypoxic and ventilatory burden in obstructive sleep apnea predict cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality, according to a study published online July 7 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critica…
Learn MoreAHA News: Your Home – And Where It’s Located – May Affect Your Health
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (American Heart Association News) –They say home is where the heart is. But can a person’s home also play a role in how healthy that heart is?A large body of research suggests it can. Experts say housing – where homes are locate…
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