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Major life events influence level of physical activity, may negatively impact heart health

Major life events influence level of physical activity, may negatively impact heart health

Statement Highlights:

  • Important life events, including entering school, a first job, having a child, getting married or retiring from work, can significantly affect a person’s level of physical activity.
  • Individuals with lower levels of education, who lived alone, who lack access to a safe […]
2021-12-01T19:50:11+08:00 December 1st, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Surgery to replace heart valve beneficial even with no symptoms of severe aortic stenosis American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2021, Presentation LBS.01

Surgery to replace heart valve beneficial even with no symptoms of severe aortic stenosis American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2021, Presentation LBS.01

Research Highlights:

  • For people with severe aortic stenosis without symptoms, surgery is not always recommended if their quality of life is not affected and their risk for further complications is low.
  • A new study determined that even when patients have asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis […]
2021-11-20T05:55:06+08:00 November 20th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Repair of tricuspid valve leak during mitral valve surgery may benefit some adults American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2021, Presentation LBS.01

Major life events influence level of physical activity, may negatively impact heart health

Research Highlights:

  • A leak in the mitral valve can lead to leaking of the tricuspid valve. When the tricuspid leaking is severe, surgery to fix both valves at the same time generally occurs, however, there has been no consensus on whether the additional […]
2021-11-19T17:50:07+08:00 November 19th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments