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CAC scores help predict TAVR mortality

The analysis, published in Radiology, included more than 300 patients who presented with severe aortic stenosis.

Lignans, found in many plant-based foods, lower the risk of coronary heart disease

The benefit may be even more significant if the individual also eats plenty of fiber.

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Small amounts of exercise can help stroke survivors reduce risk of death by 54%

Physical activities such as walking and gardening are especially important after a stroke for younger patients, researchers found.

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Stroke care during the pandemic's first wave included younger patients, lower survival rates

More patients also required endovascular thrombectomy treatment than usual.

Doctor urges recovered COVID-19 patients to undergo cardiac screening every six months

The recommendation, made specifically with high-risk patients in mind, includes ECGs, X-rays and more.

Mediterranean diet benefits coronary heart disease patients

A Mediterranean diet outshines a low-fat diet when it comes to decreasing atherosclerosis progression, researchers reported in Stroke.

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Risk of ischemic stroke much smaller with TAVR than SAVR when patient has a history of stroke

The new analysis included more than 92,000 TAVR patients and more than 68,000 SAVR patients.

Avoiding hospitals due to COVID-19 put heart attack, stroke patients on Medicare at risk

“Hospitalizations for acute myocardial infarction and stroke declined nationwide among adults during the early COVID-19 period, suggesting some patients did not receive timely care for these emergencies,” researchers said.  

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