Cancer patients are missing out on safe, effective heart attack treatments The study's authors reviewed data from more than 1.8 million patients, confirming that PCI is still safe and effective when a patient has cancer. Read more about Cancer patients are missing out on safe, effective heart attack treatments
Can COVID-19 lead to bioprosthetic valve thrombosis? What specialists need to know “To our knowledge, this is the first report of prosthetic aortic valve thrombosis associated with COVID-19 infection,” the authors wrote. Read more about Can COVID-19 lead to bioprosthetic valve thrombosis? What specialists need to know
Marijuana use lowers blood pressure for older adults with hypertension There was a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Read more about Marijuana use lowers blood pressure for older adults with hypertension
Vegan diet associated with more weight loss, better cholesterol control than Mediterranean diet The Mediterranean diet, meanwhile, was associated with a more significant drop in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Read more about Vegan diet associated with more weight loss, better cholesterol control than Mediterranean diet
‘A very lethal combination’: COVID-19 patients much more likely to die from sudden cardiac arrest Sudden cardiac arrest, both in and outside of the hospital, is much more fatal for patients who already have COVID-19. Read more about ‘A very lethal combination’: COVID-19 patients much more likely to die from sudden cardiac arrest
Warning: iPhone 12 capable of deactivating implantable cardiac devices, putting patients at risk "We were all stunned," one cardiologist said after discovering the problem.Read more about Warning: iPhone 12 capable of deactivating implantable cardiac devices, putting patients at risk
Direct oral anticoagulants safer than warfarin for AFib patients with bioprosthetic heart valves The analysis, published in the American Journal of Cardiology, focused on both the safety and effectiveness of these two treatment options. Read more about Direct oral anticoagulants safer than warfarin for AFib patients with bioprosthetic heart valves
Drinking green tea or coffee can reduce all-cause mortality for stroke, heart attack survivors Drinking coffee also benefits patients who have not experienced a stroke or heart attack, though the impact is not as significant. Read more about Drinking green tea or coffee can reduce all-cause mortality for stroke, heart attack survivors
FDA announces recall of Boston Scientific’s EMBLEM S-ICD Subcutaneous Electrode—26 injuries, 1 death reported The FDA categorized this as a Class I recall, which means it is an especially serious issue that can result in injury or death. Read more about FDA announces recall of Boston Scientific’s EMBLEM S-ICD Subcutaneous Electrode—26 injuries, 1 death reported
7 risk factors associated with death and cardiovascular events among hospitalized COVID-19 patients Even with numerous vaccines now being distributed, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause havoc for health systems all over the world. Read more about 7 risk factors associated with death and cardiovascular events among hospitalized COVID-19 patients
![Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.](/sites/default/files/styles/top_stories/public/2019-06/fruit-2305192_960_720.jpg.webp?itok=Fp0A6eiO)
