Heart attack and cardiac arrest are not the same thing When it comes to the heart, time is of the essence January 27, 2023 By Chayil Champion 3 min read A heart attack and cardiac arrest are not the same, but often people incorrectly assume they are and use the terms interchangeably. But it is important… Continue reading Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest Are Not the Same Thing
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Have A Heart-Healthy Holiday
The joy of the winter holiday season is often marred for many, as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. The American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, says being aware… Continue reading Have A Heart-Healthy Holiday
The Unknown Heart-Attack Factor
More than 40% of adults ages 50 to 64 years in Sweden without known heart disease were found to have some degree of atherosclerosis, according to a new study published this month (September 2021) in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation. Atherosclerosis, or the buildup of fatty deposits in blood vessels that supply blood… Continue reading The Unknown Heart-Attack Factor
Spouses of ICU Patients Have Their Own Heart Attack Risk
Having a spouse in a hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) may make a person more likely to have a heart attack or cardiac-related hospitalization themselves within a few weeks of the ICU admission, according to new research published in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation. “Spouses of ICU patients should pay attention to their… Continue reading Spouses of ICU Patients Have Their Own Heart Attack Risk
Unequal Treatment for Female Heart Attack Patients?
When the heart suddenly can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs after a heart attack, women ages 18-55 get less aggressive care in the hospital and are more likely to die prior to discharge than men the same age, according to new research in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association (AHA) journal.… Continue reading Unequal Treatment for Female Heart Attack Patients?
Heart Disease and Dogs
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Dog ownership may be linked with longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke survivors who live alone, according to new research that builds upon earlier studies. The conclusions were based on a new study and a separate meta-analysis published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a journal of the American… Continue reading Heart Disease and Dogs
Pesticide Exposure Raises Heart-Disease Risk in Some Men
On-the-job exposure to high levels of pesticides raised the risk of heart disease and stroke in a generally healthy group of Japanese- American men in Hawaii, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. “This study emphasizes the importance of using personal protective equipment during exposure to pesticides on the… Continue reading Pesticide Exposure Raises Heart-Disease Risk in Some Men
Heart-Attack Patients Over 65 Are Treated Differently
Heart attack victims over age 65 are less likely than younger patients to receive timely intervention to open their blocked heart arteries, researchers say. That finding came as a result of preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Quailty of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions 2019. The event is a global exchange of… Continue reading Heart-Attack Patients Over 65 Are Treated Differently
Kids and High Blood Pressure
New guidelines that classified more children as having elevated blood pressure are better at predicting which kids are likely to develop heart disease when they reach adulthood, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. The guidelines were issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in 2017 and endorsed by the… Continue reading Kids and High Blood Pressure
Diet Soda Linked to Strokes and Heart Attacks
Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries, according to research published in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association (AHA). According to a news release from the AHA, this is one of the… Continue reading Diet Soda Linked to Strokes and Heart Attacks
Statins Are More Effective for Those Who Follow the Mediterranean Diet
Here’s one more reason to follow the Mediterranean diet. For those who have already had a heart attack or a stroke, the combination of statins and Mediterranean Diet appears to be the most effective choice to reduce the risk of mortality, especially from cardiovascular causes. It is the result of an Italian study conducted at… Continue reading Statins Are More Effective for Those Who Follow the Mediterranean Diet
Bacterial Pneumonia Is Far More Dangerous to the Heart Than Viral Pneumonia
If you were diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia rather than viral pneumonia you might feel relieved because medication can treat bacterial pneumonia but not vial pneumonia. However, the bad news is that heart complications in patients diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia are more serious than in patients diagnosed with viral pneumonia. That is the finding of 2018 research… Continue reading Bacterial Pneumonia Is Far More Dangerous to the Heart Than Viral Pneumonia
Heart Disease and Stroke Deaths Hitting Middle-Aged Adults in Large Numbers
Despite being largely preventable, heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and other related conditions caused 2.2 million hospitalizations in 2016, resulting in $32.7 billion in costs and 415,000 deaths, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Many of these events were in adults ages 35-64, with over 775,000 hospitalizations and 75,000 deaths… Continue reading Heart Disease and Stroke Deaths Hitting Middle-Aged Adults in Large Numbers
Yo-Yo Dieting Raises Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Fluctuations in weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and/or blood sugar levels in otherwise healthy people may be associated with a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death from any cause compared to people with more stable readings, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. This is the first study to suggest… Continue reading Yo-Yo Dieting Raises Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Cardiovascular-Related Deaths Higher for U.S. Hispanics Who Live in Counties with Higher Hispanic Population
Hispanics living in the U.S. face more cardiovascular-related death in counties heavily populated by Hispanics than those living in more diverse areas, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. A decade of national data showed that Hispanic ethnic density, or… Continue reading Cardiovascular-Related Deaths Higher for U.S. Hispanics Who Live in Counties with Higher Hispanic Population
Multivitamins Do Not Promote Cardiovascular Health
Taking multivitamin and mineral supplements does not prevent heart attacks, strokes or cardiovascular death, according to a new analysis of 18 studies published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal. “We meticulously evaluated the body of scientific evidence,” said study lead author Joonseok Kim, M.D., assistant professor of cardiology in the… Continue reading Multivitamins Do Not Promote Cardiovascular Health
Millions May Have Incorrect Prescriptions for Aspirin, Statins and Blood Pressure Medications
More than 11 million Americans may have incorrect prescriptions for aspirin, statins and blood pressure medications, according to a study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Their findings, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, are based on an updated set of calculations — known as pooled cohort equations, or PCEs… Continue reading Millions May Have Incorrect Prescriptions for Aspirin, Statins and Blood Pressure Medications
Synthetic Cannabis May Boost Stroke Risk in Young Users
After smoking synthetic cannabis (also known as “spice” or “k2”), a young prison inmate was left permanently disabled in the absence of other risk factors. According to a news release from the British journal BMJ, the unnamed 25-year-old prison inmate was left with permanent disability in absence of other traditional risk factors. He had no… Continue reading Synthetic Cannabis May Boost Stroke Risk in Young Users