Hospitals Caring for Mostly Black Patients Provide Quality Heart Failure Care
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Quality of care for heart failure is largely similar at hospitals caring for a high proportion of Black patients versus other hospitals, according to a study published online April 19 in JAMA Cardiology.Jami…
Learn MoreSmog Tied to More Cardiovascular Disease-Related Mortality
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — “Polish smog” has a significant impact on cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related mortality, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, held from…
Learn MoreMeditation Complements Cardiac Rehab for Coronary Artery Disease Patients
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Meditation may benefit participants in traditional cardiovascular rehabilitation programs, according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, held fro…
Learn MoreRacial Disparities in Stroke Mortality Increased During Pandemic
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The difference in age-adjusted stroke death rates (AASDRs) between Black and White adults was higher during the pandemic than during the prepandemic period, according to research published in the April 21 is…
Learn MoreHypotension, Hypertension Avoidance Strategies Explored in Noncardiac Surgery
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hypotension-avoidance and hypertension-avoidance strategies result in similar incidence of major vascular complications among patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, according to a study published online Apri…
Learn MorePsychotherapy’s Hidden Bonus: Healthier Hearts
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Treating depression with talk therapy may provide protection against heart disease, new research suggests. As depression lifts, people may begin to engage more in healthy eating and exercise, investigators be…
Learn MoreAHA News: Concerns Remain as COVID-19 Pandemic Weighs on Hispanic People in US
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Hispanic population faced disproportionately high case numbers. As the coronavirus crisis enters its fourth year, and with some federal resources set …
Learn MoreDaytime Napping Tied to Incident Atrial Fibrillation Risk
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Daytime napping for more than 30 minutes is significantly associated with the risk for developing atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at the annual congress of the European Association of…
Learn MoreLa depresión en el embarazo podría aumentar los riesgos cardiacos de las mujeres
MIÉRCOLES, 19 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La depresión durante el embarazo podría vincularse con la enfermedad cardiaca incluso apenas dos años más tarde, sugiere una nueva investigación.Esto es cierto incluso cuando las pacientes no tienen h…
Learn MoreSugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake Linked to Mortality, CVD in T2D
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with higher all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence and mortality among adults with type 2 diabetes, according to a stu…
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