Researchers are noticing that trends in stroke and heart attack statistics are beginning to change–for the better. This data was constructed with information that was collected from years 1990 to 2019 with 87 different factors … [Read more...]
Genetic Factors and Atherosclerosis Risk
A new study indicates that mapping genetic traits pertaining to cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques can help researchers better understand someone’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the future. It has been … [Read more...]
Heart Attack, Surgery, and Seniors
New research indicates that the timeline for safe surgery after someone suffers from a heart attack might be different than what previous expert recommendations pointed to. When it comes to noncardiac elective surgery, the new … [Read more...]
Should You Take Aspirin Daily?
Currently, international guidelines regarding aspirin usage state that those who are between 50 to 59 that have had a risk of cardiovascular disease higher than ten percent for ten or more years might benefit from taking low doses of … [Read more...]
Long Term Impact of Cannabis Use
A new study from the American Heart Association indicates that cannabis use is linked to a higher risk of heart attack or stroke. This risk remained regardless of how marijuana was consumed. It might make more sense to someone … [Read more...]
Can Spiders Help Your Heart?
Probably the last thing that you think of when you think of spiders is heart health. In fact, if you’re like my wife, the thought of a spider being close by raises your heart rate and blood pressure… But new research from the … [Read more...]
Why Atrial Fibrillation Patients are Seeing Better Outcomes
Atrial fibrillation, also referred to as AFib, is best described as an irregular heartbeat that is usually much faster than it should be. It can be a scary experience when symptoms are first noticed, but with a doctor’s close attention, it … [Read more...]
One Easy Way to Reduce Stress
A new survey reveals that one simple lifestyle change can go a long way toward reducing stress levels in your family. That change? Eating meals together. The survey found that 91 percent of respondents reported having less … [Read more...]
A Closer Look at Comorbidities
Perhaps you have never heard the term comorbidities before, but that doesn’t mean that you are unfamiliar with the concept. A comorbidity occurs when someone has more than one health issue. For example, when someone has high blood pressure … [Read more...]
Treating Heart Attacks in Both Men and Women
New research points to the fact that heart attacks in women are often missed, and offers an explanation for why this might happen with more regularity than it does with men. Researchers believe that one of the big shortcomings … [Read more...]
Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Recently, a study from the University of Connecticut made a big step forward in the fight for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The study found the eliminating the protein TRPM2 in mice drastically reduced damage done to the body … [Read more...]
The Link Between Cholesterol and Heart Disease
We’ve all heard that “bad” cholesterol is linked with heart disease. The more bad cholesterol that you consume, the more likely you are to suffer from a heart attack, stroke, or another cardiovascular disease. And if you want to take steps … [Read more...]
