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Gut bacteria and flavonoid-rich foods are linked and improve blood pressure levels

Research Highlights:

  • Flavonoids found in plants and plant foods such as berries, apples, tea, wine and dark chocolate are known to offer health benefits, including some protective effects on the cardiovascular system.
  • A study of over 900 adults in Germany evaluated the quantity and […]
2021-11-02T12:14:37+08:00 August 25th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Aerosol from a wide range of vaping devices negatively impacted blood vessel function

Research Highlights:

  • In a lab study of rats, aerosol from vaping devices diminished blood vessel function comparable to the same effects of cigarette smoke.
  • A newer vaping device that heats tobacco rather than burning it delivered 7.3 times more nicotine to the blood than […]
2021-11-02T12:14:37+08:00 August 24th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Antiplatelet medication may have potential as a low-cost heart failure treatment – American Heart Association Meeting Report – Presentation: P352; Session: ePosters

Research Highlights:

  • Cardiac hypertrophy is the abnormal enlargement, or thickening, of the muscles of the heart and can lead to heart failure. At the cellular level, cardiomyocyte hypertrophy is the abnormal thickening of the cells in the heart. 
  • A new study in mice found […]
2021-11-02T12:14:38+08:00 August 24th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

CVD genetic testing in children presents unique challenges, needs individualized approach

Statement Highlights:

  • Genetic testing for cardiovascular disorders is rapidly expanding, including among children.
  • In its first scientific statement focused on the issue of cardiovascular genetic testing specifically among children, the American Heart Association provides information and guidance on the topic, including issues of timing, […]
2021-11-02T12:28:57+08:00 August 21st, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments