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For people with heart defects, mental health support is essential to care at every age

For people with heart defects, mental health support is essential to care at every age

Statement Highlights:

  • Resilience and a high quality of life are demonstrated by many individuals born with heart defects; however, they may face a range of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives.
  • A new scientific statement reviews potential psychological and social challenges that […]
2022-07-15T04:25:36+08:00 July 15th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

People of East Asian descent have more vessels reclog after endovascular treatment

People of East Asian descent have more vessels reclog after endovascular treatment

Research Highlights:

  • Among people who had a blockage in a large brain artery, those who carry a rare genetic variant found primarily in people of East Asian descent were more likely to have the vessel reclog during or shortly after treatment.
  • Rapid genotyping to […]
2022-07-13T04:05:30+08:00 July 13th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Heart-healthy, lower sodium version of traditional Chinese cuisine lowered blood pressure

Heart-healthy, lower sodium version of traditional Chinese cuisine lowered blood pressure

Research Highlights:

  • Researchers in China created a heart-healthy, lower sodium version of traditional Chinese cuisine that was appetizing, affordable and significantly lowered blood pressure among adults diagnosed with hypertension.
  • The heart-healthy Chinese diet reduced sodium intake in half, from nearly 6,000 mg daily to […]
2022-07-12T03:55:25+08:00 July 12th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments