Veterans with depression and/or PTSD more likely to seek cardiac rehab
Study Highlights:
- Veterans with PTSD and/or depression were more likely to use cardiac rehabilitation services.
- A large study offers new evidence that mental health disorders may not be a barrier to cardiac rehabilitation.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Wednesday, May 22, 2019
DALLAS, May 22, 2019 — Veterans who have post-traumatic stress […]
Fainting during the first trimester of pregnancy may raise risk of problems for mom and baby
Study Highlights:
- Women who faint during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, may have a higher risk of preterm delivery, abnormal heart rhythms, or birth defects in their infants and other adverse outcomes, compared to pregnant women who do not faint.
- In a study of nearly a half million women between 2005 and 2014, about […]
Injections of a novel protein reduced artery blockage by enhancing lymphatic vascular function in mice
Study Highlights:
- Mice that received injections of a protein called VEGF-C experienced about a 30% reduction in artery blockage compared to untreated mice.
- The VEGF-C injections improved lymphatic transport, limited plaque formation and stabilized plaque even after mice were switched to a high-fat diet.
Embargoed until 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 a.m. ET, Tuesday, May 14, 2019
BOSTON, May […]
“Smart” molecules that selectively target abnormal cell growth in blood vessels may reduce reoccurring blockage after stenting
Study Highlights:
- Artificial “smart” molecules that selectively target certain blood-vessel cells and prevent abnormal growth, appear to reduce reoccurring blockages in blood vessels previously opened by stents, while sparing healthy endothelial cells lining the blood vessel.
- One molecule studied prevented vascular smooth muscle cells from overgrowing and blocking blood vessels, and the other caused these […]
Plaque in arteries may not all be the same; targeting specific immune cells in plaque may reduce heart attack and stroke risk
Study Highlights:
- Not all plaque is alike; researchers have found that a specific type of immune cell is more common in arterial plaque that is likely to cause a stroke or mini-stroke.
- The finding raises the possibility of targeted immune therapy to reduce heart attack and stroke risk in certain patients.
Embargoed until 9:30 a.m. CT/10:30 […]
Home-based cardiac rehabilitation is an option to overcome barriers of traditional cardiac rehabilitation
Statement Highlights:
- Home-based cardiac rehabilitation may be an option for many who would benefit from cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack or other heart procedure but can’t attend medical center-based programs.
- New strategies for delivering cardiac rehabilitation are urgently needed, as only a small percentage of those who need cardiac rehabilitation are receiving it.
Embargoed until […]
New approach uses magnetic beads to treat preeclampsia
Study Highlights:
- A new proof of concept study shows that functionalized magnetic beads reduced blood levels of a harmful molecule by 40 percent, which doubled the effect of a different molecule that aids blood vessel function, opening new perspectives for the treatment of preeclampsia.
Embargoed 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Monday, May 13, […]
New Sugar Labels to Prevent 1 Million Cases of Heart Disease and Diabetes
May 08, 2019
Highlighting added sugars for consumers will save both lives and money over the next 20 years.
Stress From Workplace Violence Linked to Increased Heart Risks
May 08, 2019
