Heart Health

This news channel includes content on cardiovascular disease prevention, cardiac risk stratification, diagnosis, screening programs, and management of major risk factors that include diabetes, hypertension, diet, life style, cholesterol, obesity, ethnicity and socio-economic disparities.
 

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Family members of people on the Mediterranean diet also see benefits, including weight loss

The new study, published in the International Journal of Obesity, focused on weight loss and other trends over the course of two years.

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MIND diet, a combination of Mediterranean and DASH diets, associated with cardiac and cognitive benefits

Researchers evaluated the imaging results and dietary habits of more than 2,500 adults, sharing their analysis in the British Journal of Nutrition.

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Keto diet, other forms of ketone therapy associated with multiple benefits for CVD patients

While some healthcare professionals swear by the keto diet, others fear that it can be harmful. A new analysis, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, explored this very issue.

Drinking too much coffee is bad for the heart

Drinking coffee in moderation is associated with certain health benefits, but consuming too much leads to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. 

Women have a lower ‘normal’ blood pressure range than men

Blood pressure guidelines that do not differentiate between men and women may need to be revisited.

Taking metformin for type 2 diabetes does not increase a patient’s COVID-19 risk

Yes, researchers confirmed, the popular medication is still perfectly safe to take for type 2 diabetes. 

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What older patients are getting wrong about statins and aspirin—and how cardiologists can help

A new analysis in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests physicians could be doing more to help older patients combat cardiovascular disease. 

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Marijuana use lowers blood pressure for older adults with hypertension

There was a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. 

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Key takeaways from RSNA 2024 for AI, CT, MRI and the radiology staffing shortage

Several key trends were evident at the Radiological Society of North America 2024 meeting, including new CT and MR technology and evolving adoption of artificial intelligence.

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Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.