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About 1 in 4 adults has an often-missed liver disorder linked to higher heart disease risk

About 1 in 4 adults has an often-missed liver disorder linked to higher heart disease risk

Statement Highlights:

  • It is estimated that about one in four adults worldwide has an abnormal build-up of fat in the liver, called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
  • NAFLD can lead to permanent liver damage, and heart disease is the leading cause of death in […]
2022-04-14T22:45:19+08:00 April 14th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Obesity significantly increased heart failure risk among women with late menopause

Obesity significantly increased heart failure risk among women with late menopause

Research Highlights:

  • While women who enter menopause before age 45 are known to be at higher risk of heart failure, obesity significantly increased heart failure risk among women who experienced late menopause – at age 55 or older, according to a new study.
  • The […]
2022-04-13T22:35:13+08:00 April 13th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

International study finds heart inflammation rare among people hospitalized with COVID-19

International study finds heart inflammation rare among people hospitalized with COVID-19

Research Highlights:

  • A new international study found that 54 out of nearly 57,000 adults (a rate of 2.4 of every 1,000) hospitalized due to COVID-19 infection developed acute myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle often caused by viral infections. The study data […]
2022-04-12T10:20:40+08:00 April 12th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Heart issues after COVID-19 uncommon in children & young adults, more research needed

Heart issues after COVID-19 uncommon in children & young adults, more research needed

Statement Highlights:

  • The new scientific statement details what has been learned about how to treat, manage and even likely prevent cardiovascular complications from the SARS-CoV-2 virus in children and young adults, and calls for more research, including studies following the short- and long-term […]
2022-04-11T22:15:50+08:00 April 11th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments