Sometimes national statistics are so shocking that people have to stop and take notice. This is certainly the case for high blood pressure, which affects nearly half of all adults in the United States—only a quarter of whom have the condition under control, according to cardiologist Dr. Robert Segal, the founder of Manhattan Cardiology, Medical… Continue reading Who is At Risk for Hypertension, the Medical Term for High Blood Pressure?
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Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest Are Not the Same Thing
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
Climate Change and Heart Disease
Extremely hot or cold temperatures are linked to an increased risk of death among people with cardiovascular diseases, such as ischemic heart disease (heart problems caused by narrowed heart arteries), stroke, heart failure and arrhythmia, according to new research published in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation. Heart failure, sometimes known as congestive failure,… Continue reading Climate Change and Heart Disease
The Differing Symptoms of Heart Disease
A review of the latest research highlights the most reported symptoms of various cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), noting that men and women often experience different symptoms, according to a new American Heary (AHA) scientific statement published today in the Association’s flagship peer-reviewed journal, Circulation. The statement also highlights how symptoms are experienced over time, which may… Continue reading The Differing Symptoms of Heart Disease
Avocados and Heart Health
Eating two or more servings of avocado weekly was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods like butter, cheese or processed meats was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease events, according to new research published in March 2022 in the Journal of the American Heart… Continue reading Avocados and Heart Health
The Breast-Cancer Factor in Heart Disease
Routine mammograms may provide key insights for cardiovascular disease, according to new research: Detection of breast arterial calcifications on breast mammograms was associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women, according to the research, published in March 2022 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. This finding… Continue reading The Breast-Cancer Factor in Heart Disease
The Problem with “Springing Forward”
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), scientific research supports the view that losing an hour of much needed sleep may not be the only thing to dread about “springing forward” when clocks move up for daylight saving time later this month. The time change may also negatively impact your heart and brain health. The… Continue reading The Problem with “Springing Forward”
Statins and Side Effects
Among patients who stopped taking their cholesterol-lowering statin medication due to side effects, researchers found the statin may not have been the culprit: Patients taking a placebo reported the same side effects, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020. Statins lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Some people, however, experience side effects… Continue reading Statins and Side Effects
Pre-Recorded Messages Can Help Heart Patients
Patients hospitalized with heart failure can reduce their odds of requiring re-hospitalization, a heart transplant or death by repeatedly reviewing recorded audio messages about self-care at home, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020; “My Recorded On-Demand Audio Discharge Instructions (MyROAD®)” is a re-playable audio card containing information for patients… Continue reading Pre-Recorded Messages Can Help Heart Patients
Heart Condition Symptoms and COVID-19
Researchers have released findings from a small study detailing the treatment of myocarditis-like symptoms in seven people after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. The cases from that research, published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation, are among those reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vaccine Adverse Event… Continue reading Heart Condition Symptoms and COVID-19
Heart Disease Patients and COVID-19
Deaths from ischemic heart disease and hypertensive diseases in the United States increased during the COVID-19 pandemic over the prior year, while globally, COVID-19 was associated with significant disruptions in cardiovascular disease testing. These findings are from two papers publishing in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that examined the indirect effects of… Continue reading Heart Disease Patients and COVID-19
Important Health Discoveries of 2020
With support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists across the United States and around the world conduct wide-ranging research to discover ways to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. Although COVID-19 was unquestionably the most important public health story of the year, here’s just a small sample of the other… Continue reading Important Health Discoveries of 2020
Experts Urge Diet Evaluation at Regular Checkups
The time has come for routine health care visits to include some form of dietary assessment and counseling, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) published in October 2020 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal. The statement, written by a group of nutrition and cardiovascular… Continue reading Experts Urge Diet Evaluation at Regular Checkups
Study: Telehealth Could Be Lifesaver for Hypertension Patients
People enrolled in a pharmacist-led telemonitoring program to control high blood pressure were about half as likely to have a heart attack or stroke compared to those who received routine primary care, according to new research published in Hypertension, an American Heart Association (AHA) journal. Researchers, led by study author Karen L. Margolis, M.D., M.P.H.,… Continue reading Study: Telehealth Could Be Lifesaver for Hypertension Patients
What COVID-19 May Do to The Heart, Even after Recovery
According to a news release from the American Heart Association (AHA), a growing number of studies suggest many COVID-19 survivors experience some type of heart damage, even if they didn’t have underlying heart disease and weren’t sick enough to be hospitalized. This latest twist has health care experts worried about a potential increase in heart… Continue reading What COVID-19 May Do to The Heart, Even after Recovery
Number of Steps, Not Intensity, May Be Better for Your Health
How many steps should you be taking daily for better health? Taking 4,000 or fewer steps a day is considered a low level of physical activity. A goal of 10,000 steps a day is commonly cited, but new research shows that there are health benefits even if fewer than 10,000 steps are taken each day.… Continue reading Number of Steps, Not Intensity, May Be Better for Your Health
Treating More than Just The Heart Is Critical for Geriatric Patients
Geriatric conditions such as frailty and cognitive impairments may inadvertently worsen when older patients are treated in cardiac intensive care units – even as they receive excellent care for their heart attack, heart failure, valvular heart disease or pulmonary embolism, according to experts. The findings were contained in a new scientific statement from the American… Continue reading Treating More than Just The Heart Is Critical for Geriatric Patients
Top Heart Disease and Stroke Researches Advances in 2019
Scientific research is the cornerstone for medical care and innovations that have resulted in improved health and longer life for many. The American Heart Association, one of the top funders of heart- and stroke-related research worldwide, has compiled an annual list of major advances in heart disease and stroke science since 1996. Here are the… Continue reading Top Heart Disease and Stroke Researches Advances in 2019