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People with heart defects may be at greater risk for severe COVID-19 illness Circulation Journal Report

People with heart defects may be at greater risk for severe COVID-19 illness Circulation Journal Report

Research Highlights:

  • People with congenital heart defects who were hospitalized with COVID-19 were up to twice as likely to suffer severe illness or death from the virus compared to people who were not born with a heart defect, according to a new study.
  • People […]
2022-03-08T04:30:09+08:00 March 8th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Dietary patterns may explain differing CVD rates among Hispanic/Latino groups in U.S.

Dietary patterns may explain differing CVD rates among Hispanic/Latino groups in U.S.

Research Highlights:

  • A new study finds dietary patterns may help explain the different rates of heart disease and stroke found among people from various Hispanic populations in the U.S.
  • Using multiple measures of dietary quality, Hispanic adults of Mexican origin were found to eat […]
2022-03-07T04:20:08+08:00 March 7th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women

Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women

Research Highlights:

  • In an analysis of health data for pregnant Hispanic/Latina women in Los Angeles, the likelihood of having a preeclampsia diagnosis (a serious and sometimes fatal pregnancy complication that combines high blood pressure and signs of organ damage) was higher among women […]
2022-03-06T04:10:23+08:00 March 6th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments