Mobile stroke units could expedite treatment and improve patient outcomes in urban areas
Research Highlights:
- Stroke patients received time-sensitive, lifesaving treatment approximately 30 minutes faster via an ambulance specially designed to treat stroke called a Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU).
- Patients diagnosed and treated in an MSU received stroke care faster, even in a densely populated city such […]
High out-of-pocket costs can make lifesaving medications out of reach for millions of Americans with cardiovascular disease
Research Highlights:
- One in 8 adults with common heart diseases skip medications, delay filling prescriptions or take less medication than prescribed because of concerns about cost.
- Not taking medications as prescribed because of cost is 3 times more common in people under 65 years […]
To live longer after a heart attack, keep moving
Research Highlights:
- Men who regularly walk at least 30 minutes a day after having a heart attack live longer than those who don’t stay as active, according to a new study.
- Researchers say staying physically active throughout adult life is important for better survival and it’s never too late to start, even after […]
Early menopause may raise the risk of several heart conditions
This news release contains updated and new data not in the abstract.
Research Highlights:
- Women experiencing early menopause (before age 40) are at higher risk for several heart conditions, according to new research.
- The risks were consistently higher for women who experienced menopause due to surgery compared to natural menopause. Some of this risk difference may […]
Stopping meth helps reverse drug-induced heart failure
- Heart failure caused by methamphetamine use is a growing public health issue.
- People experiencing heart failure caused by meth use can improve as much as people who never used meth if they get proper medical treatment and stop using the drug, according to new research.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Monday, Nov. 11, […]
PTSD linked to increased heart disease risk among female veterans
Research Highlights:
- Female veterans with PTSD have more heart disease risk factors than female veterans without PTSD.
- These risk factors also appear to occur at a younger age in female vets with PTSD.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Monday, Nov. 11, 2019
This news release includes updated data from the original abstract.
DALLAS, Nov. […]
Flu shots help prevent illness, death in heart disease patients
- Research shows an annual flu shot is an easy and inexpensive way to prevent illness and death in people with heart disease.
- A new study shows nearly one in three people with heart disease don’t get a flu shot each year.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Monday, Nov. 11, 2019
DALLAS, Nov. 11, 2019 […]
E-cigarettes take toll on heart health
*Nov. 18, 2019 Editor’s Note: The headline and news release were adjusted to reflect updates from the Poster Presentation of Mo3106 at Scientific Sessions.
Research Highlights:
- E-cigarette use has negative effects on total and LDL cholesterol.
- E-cigarettes negatively impact the heart’s blood flow […]
Social support may reduce heart, stroke effects of discrimination in transgender and gender non-conforming adults
Research Highlights:
- Having strong social support may help offset heart and stroke risk factors caused by discrimination in transgender and gender non-conforming adults, according to new research.
- Researchers say it’s important for health care professionals to ask these patients about their exposure to discrimination that can sometimes lead to increased risk and whether […]
Youth with abnormal heart rhythms more likely to have ADHD, anxiety, depression
Research Highlights:
- Children and adolescents with abnormal heart rhythms are more likely to have ADHD, anxiety and depression compared to their counterparts with either other select chronic childhood illnesses or no chronic medical conditions, according to new research.
- Researchers say it may be helpful to screen youth with heart arrhythmias for anxiety and […]