Atrial Fibrillation May Increase Risk for Dementia
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a modestly increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online March 8 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Nisha Bansal, M.D., …
Learn MoreLa depresión aumenta el riesgo de accidente cerebrovascular
JUEVES, 9 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Otro ejemplo de la conexión entre la mente y el cuerpo: las personas con síntomas de depresión quizá se enfrenten a un mayor riesgo de sufrir un accidente cerebrovascular (ACV), y además de una peor recup…
Learn MoreACC: 1999 to 2020 Saw National Decrease in Heart Attack-Related Deaths
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There has been a significant decline in the overall rate of acute myocardial infarction (AMI)-related deaths during the past 20 years across races and ethnic groups, according to a study presented at the annu…
Learn MoreTras un baipás, la supervivencia de las mujeres es peor que la de los hombres
MIÉRCOLES, 8 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las mujeres son más propensas que los hombres a fallecer tras una cirugía de derivación (baipás) de las arterias coronarias, según un nuevo estudio de gran tamaño. Los investigadores todavía no compren…
Learn MoreCausal Link Suggested Between High-Dose Radiation Exposure, CVD
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Evidence supports a causal association between radiation exposure and cardiovascular disease, although there is interstudy heterogeneity, according to a review published online March 8 in The BMJ.Mark P. Lit…
Learn MoreDemographic Factors Linked to Low Telemedicine Literacy
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Demographic factors at the county level are associated with low telemedicine literacy, according to a study published in the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Andrew Harris, M.D., from Johns …
Learn MoreCommon Sugar Substitute Negatively Impacts Cardiovascular Risk
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Erythritol is associated with incident major adverse cardiovascular event risk and enhances platelet reactivity and thrombosis formation, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in Nature Medicine.Marc…
Learn MoreDepression Ups Odds for a Stroke
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In yet another example of the mind-body connection, people with depression symptoms may face an increased risk of having a stroke, as well as a worse recovery afterwards. A new international study, published…
Learn MoreDepressive Symptoms Linked to Risk for Acute Stroke
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depressive symptoms are associated with an increased risk for acute stroke, according to a study published online March 8 in Neurology.Robert P. Murphy, M.B.B.S., from the HRB Clinical Research Facility Gal…
Learn MoreUn sensor adhesivo podría advertir de las complicaciones de la insuficiencia cardiaca
MARTES, 7 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un sensor adhesivo podría ayudar a mantener a las personas con insuficiencia cardiaca fuera del hospital, sugiere una investigación reciente.Los investigadores encontraron que, cuando los médicos tenían i…
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