More adults in rural America are dying from cardiovascular diseases
The rural-urban gap in cardiovascular deaths still exists, according to new research that also shows the situation for rural residents was worse in 2022 than in 2010.
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How Smoking Cessation Affects Cardiovascular Disease Risk Over Time
A dose-dependent association has been identified between smoking and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.1 The findings reveal that light ex-smokers experienced a rapid reduction in CVD risk, with their levels resembling those of never-smokers shortly after quitting. In contrast, heavy ex-smokers may require more than 25 years for their CVD risk to approach that of individuals […]
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Study links heart shape to genetic risk of cardiovascular diseases
A new multi-national study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London, King’s College London, University of Zaragoza and University College London, as well as Complexo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña are first to […]
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Cholesterol may not be the only lipid involved in trans fat-driven cardiovascular disease
Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell Metabolism (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2024.10.016 Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns. Fortunately, this attention to cholesterol has prompted the development of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins and lifestyle interventions like dietary […]
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Primary care clinicians key to achieving optimal cardiovascular health
Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through screening, diagnosing and treating the health behaviors and factors outlined in the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 health metrics to reduce the risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a new scientific statement published today in the Association’s peer-reviewed […]
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Understanding Cardiovascular Risk: The Role of LDL-C, Comorbidities and Early Intervention
There are many determinants that can elevate an individual’s risk of having a cardiovascular (CV) event, such as a heart attack or stroke. However, having levels of high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) – or “bad” cholesterol – is one of the most significant modifiable risk factors.1-5 For someone with established cardiovascular disease (CVD), the presence […]
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The future of personalised cardiovascular disease detection and monitoring
Professor Allan Lawrie from Imperial College London, discusses the future of personalised cardiovascular disease detection and monitoring, including comment on wearable technology and AI The rapid expansion of consumer digital technology has significantly increased access to smartphones and connected devices across various socioeconomic groups and age ranges. With smartphones came the ability to connect and […]
