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Religiousness, spirituality linked to better heart health among African Americans

Religiousness, spirituality linked to better heart health among African Americans

Research Highlights:

  • In a study of nearly 3,000 African American adults, those who reported more frequent church attendance, private prayer and “feeling God’s presence” were more likely to meet the American Heart Association’s key metrics for optimal cardiovascular health, compared to others reporting […]
2022-08-25T23:20:21+08:00 August 25th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Report outlines most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases

Report outlines most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases

Statement Highlights:

  • A “state of the science” review details the most reported symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases (CVDs): heart attack, heart failure, valve disease, stroke, heart rhythm disorders, and peripheral artery and vein disease (PAD and PVD).
  • There are important differences in symptoms between […]
2022-08-18T22:10:15+08:00 August 18th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Smartphone video motion analysis detected narrowed neck arteries that may lead to stroke

Smartphone video motion analysis detected narrowed neck arteries that may lead to stroke

Research Highlights:

  • In a small study in Taiwan, motion analysis of video recorded on a smartphone accurately identified narrowed neck arteries in adults, which are a risk factor for stroke.
  • The smartphone video motion analysis technology may be an early screening tool for detecting […]
2022-08-17T22:00:15+08:00 August 17th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments