WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Poor sleep quality – including moving around too much or having sleep apnea – may increase the risk for a future heart problem, new research suggests. That problem is called left ventricular diastolic dysfunction, a precursor to heart failure. But notContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — As people with HIV age, their odds for heart attack rise — and those with untreated hepatitis C have an even higher risk, a new study finds. “HIV and hepatitis C co-infection occurs because they share a transmission route — both viruses mayContinue Reading
TUESDAY Sept. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may trigger more than just psychiatric complications: Adults suffering from ADHD may also be more likely to develop some type of cardiovascular disease. “Clinicians need to carefully consider psychiatric co-morbidity and lifestyle factors toContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 20, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — In her second game of the day, Fordham University shortstop Sarah Taffet hit a ground ball to first base. The fielder charged forward, stopped the ball and kept going to tag out Sarah. It turned into a small collision, with SarahContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — People with heart disease should be screened for sleep apnea, the authors of a new study suggest. They found that consistent use of a CPAP machine lowered the chances of winding up back in the hospital for heart issues. “Cardiovascular disease is theContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Sept. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Sudden severe chest or upper back pain are possible signs of an aortic dissection. Your first thought might be “heart attack” but an aortic dissection is very different. Vascular and cardiac surgeons are well aware of the dangers associated with an aortic dissection,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — People who got COVID-19 had a higher risk of dangerous blood clots for close to a year later, according to a large new study on the aftereffects of a SARS-CoV-2 infection during the period before vaccines became available. As seen inContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — While dental and medical care are thought to be related, researchers wondered what impact oral care might have on a serious heart condition. A University of Michigan team studied more than 2,000 patients who had a heart attack in 2017. The patients hadContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Fewer than 30% of older adults who need more intensive treatment for high blood pressure actually get it, new research shows. And the problem may be worsening. Nearly half of U.S. adults – about 116 million people – have high bloodContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A torn aorta can often be deadly, but a new study has found that survival has improved significantly over the past several decades. But it can still be five times more deadly if not repaired surgically, the researchers added. Aortic dissection happens whenContinue Reading