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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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Flu vaccine after heart attack reduces risk of death

Getting a flu shot after a myocardial infarction should become standard procedure for hospitalized patients, experts said Monday.

Flu vaccine after heart attack reduces risk of death

Getting a flu shot after a myocardial infarction should become standard procedure for hospitalized patients, experts said Monday.

Heart attacks more common among young adults who use marijuana—but a key question remains

Researchers tracked data from more than 33,000 adults under the age of 45.

Marijuana use among older adults is associated with a heightened risk of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, according to new research published in the American Journal of Cardiology. “Marijuana use increases sympathetic nervous system activity and inhibits cardiac parasympathetic innervation, resulting in elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and an increase in myocardial oxygen demand.

Heart attacks more common among young adults who use marijuana—but a key question remains

Researchers tracked data from more than 33,000 adults under the age of 45.

Efpeglenatide lowers risk of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes

The medication was also associated with a reduced number of renal events.

Efpeglenatide lowers risk of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes

The medication was also associated with a reduced number of renal events. 

Moderate coffee consumption lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, death

Researchers believe this may be the largest study of its kind.

Moderate coffee consumption lowers risk of heart disease, stroke, death

Researchers believe this may be the largest study of its kind. 

Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, especially among people with unhealthy diets

Researchers tracked data from 2,020 participants who consumed an average of approximately 15 servings of ultra-processed foods per week.

According to new research led by Cleveland Clinic cardiologists, consuming high levels of xylitol can significantly increase a person's three-year risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiac event.

Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, especially among people with unhealthy diets

Researchers tracked data from 2,020 participants who consumed an average of approximately 15 servings of ultra-processed foods per week.

A new look at vitamin D supplements and heart attack risk

Yes, researchers confirmed, providing supplements to patients with a vitamin D deficiency can improve their risk of death—and even their risk of a heart attack.

A new look at vitamin D supplements and heart attack risk

Yes, researchers confirmed, providing supplements to patients with a vitamin D deficiency can improve their risk of death—and even their risk of a heart attack. 

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