Los escáneres del tórax para enfermedades respiratorias también pueden detectar problemas cardiacos
LUNES, 13 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Indicar unos escáneres cardiacos especiales antes de una cirugía mayor para medir los riesgos quizá sea innecesario, sugiere un estudio reciente.Los investigadores encontraron que, en su lugar, los ciruja…
Learn MoreCardiac Arrest Rate During Delivery Hospitalization 13.4 Per 100,000
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The rate of cardiac arrest during delivery hospitalizations is 13.4 per 100,000, with cardiac arrest occurring more often among older patients, non-Hispanic Blacks, and those with an underlying medical condi…
Learn MoreACC: Coordinated Intervention Increases Rx for Evidence-Based T2DM Therapies
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A coordinated, multifaceted intervention increases prescription of three groups of evidence-based therapies in adults with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a stu…
Learn MoreTrends in STEMI Explored for Women Aged 18 to 55 Years
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women aged 18 to 55 years, ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) hospitalization rates decreased during 2008 to 2019, with the decline driven by a reduced proportion of hospitalizations among…
Learn MoreLong-Term PM₂.₅ Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events, according to a study published online Feb. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Stacey E. Alexeeff, Ph….
Learn MoreCationic Conjugated Polymer Technique Can Identify HTN Risk Alleles
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A cationic conjugated polymer (CCP)-based multistep fluorescence resonance energy transfer (MS-FRET) technique, which identifies hypertensive risk alleles, can improve and shorten the time to blood pressure c…
Learn MoreAHA News: Former College Hoops Star Learned She Had a Hole in Her Heart After It Caused a Stroke
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Tamie Felty was waiting for her wife, Amy Burnett, to get dressed for brunch when she heard a crash in the bedroom.”Hey, what’s going on in there?” Felty called out.She heard Burnett try to s…
Learn MoreHaving A-Fib Might Raise Odds for Dementia
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The common irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib) may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests.Researchers found that people newly diagnosed with a-fib had a 13% higher risk of de…
Learn MoreChest Scans for Respiratory Ills Can Also Spot Heart Trouble
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ordering special heart scans before a major surgery to gauge risks may be unnecessary, a new study suggests.Researchers found that surgeons can instead estimate patients’ risk of heart attack or death by revi…
Learn MoreHow to Keep Your Heart Healthy
Here’s a sobering stat: heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The good news? You can take actionable steps to improve your heart health and lower your chances …
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