Fitness is a Strong Predictor of Survival in Adults Over 70
Apr 04, 2019
Traditional risk factors are so common in older people that they become almost meaningless for predicting future health.
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Reports of Mick Jagger undergoing heart surgery prompt questions about the potential procedures
DALLAS, April 1, 2019 — News stories from around the globe are reporting that Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger will undergo heart surgery. The news comes just days after the legendary rock band announced the postponement of their American tour in the wake of unnamed medical issues.
Reports vary from Jagger needing stents to open an artery or a heart valve replacement; […]
Compression-only CPR increases survival of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Study Highlights:
- In a Swedish study of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, bystander CPR rates nearly doubled and compression-only, or Hands-Only CPR, rates increased six-fold over the 18-year review.
- Compression-only and standard CPR – with chest compressions and rescue breaths – were associated with doubled survival rates compared with no CPR.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / […]
Mobile App Helps Detect Abnormal Heart Rhythm in Apple Watch Users
Mar 25, 2019
Smartwatch helps flag users with possible AFib and prompts them to seek further testing, finds Stanford study.
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Heart Attack Rates on the Rise in Young Adults
Mar 27, 2019
One in five young heart attack survivors is under 40.
Patients say lack of physician guidance and fear of side effects are why they don’t take statins as prescribed
Study Highlights:
- Despite national guidelines indicating that statins can lower risk of heart attack and stroke, many patients who could benefit do not take them.
- Most of these patients say they were never offered the cholesterol-lowering drugs, or they experienced or were fearful of possible side effects.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET […]
Asian-American groups vary in life years lost to premature heart disease, stroke
Study Highlights:
- Risks of death from heart disease and stroke vary among American-Asian subgroups, with Asian Indian, Filipino and Vietnamese populations at greatest risk for losing years of life to heart disease or stroke.
- All Asians had higher years of life lost to stroke than non-Hispanic whites.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET […]
A Nap a Day Keeps High Blood Pressure at Bay
Mar 19, 2019
The blood pressure-lowering effects of naps may be similar to other lifestyle changes and medication, says Greek study.
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Complex congenital heart disease operations in babies increased after Fukushima nuclear power plant accident
Study Highlights:
- In the years following the Fukushima nuclear accident, complex congenital heart disease operations increased in babies born in Japan.
- While levels of radiation in the air have been declining, the number of operations for complex congenital heart disease remains high.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Wednesday, March 13, 2019
DALLAS, […]
Sugary drinks may be associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular and other causes
Study Highlight:
- There was an association among people who drank the most sugary drinks and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other causes of death.
- Substituting one sugary drink a day with an artificially sweetened drink was associated with a slightly lower risk of dying, but drinking four or more artificially […]