Cigarette smoking associated with increased risk of peripheral artery disease in African Americans
Study Highlights:
- African Americans who smoke cigarettes are more likely than those who don’t to have peripheral artery disease (PAD).
- Those who smoked more than 20 cigarettes a day significantly increased their likelihood of having PAD.
- PAD is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and can lead to stroke, erectile dysfunction and loss of limbs.
Embargoed […]
Study Supports Enhanced Screening Prior to Invasive Heart Disease Imaging
Jan 10, 2019
Better screening could reduce unnecessary tests and procedures in patients being evaluated for heart disease, study finds.
Flu Vaccination Boosts Survival for Patients with Heart Failure
Jan 10, 2019
The flu shot reduced risk of death by 18% in patients with heart failure, Danish study finds.
Sleep Apnea is Common in Black Adults with Uncontrolled Hypertension
Jan 10, 2019
Treating underlying sleep problems could improve hypertension treatment.
Women Wait Longer to Seek Treatment for Heart Attack, Study Finds
Jan 10, 2019
Experts urge women to call 911 at first signs of heart attack, based on study that highlights delays in treatment.
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Obese Mothers are Twice as Likely to Have a Baby with Congenital Heart Defects
Jan 10, 2019
Study confirms the link between maternal obesity and risk of congenital heart defects.
Fluctuating personal income may be associated with an increased heart disease risk
Study Highlight:
- Young adults who had two or more significant drops in income over a 15-year period had nearly double the risk of cardiovascular disease or dying prematurely.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET Mon., Jan. 7, 2019
DALLAS, Jan. 7, 2019 — Sudden, unpredictable drops in personal income during young adulthood […]
Cognitive impairment risk increased in hypertensive patients with progressive cerebral small vessel disease
Study Highlights:
- Hypertension patients experienced abnormalities in the brain’s small vessels that were associated with cognitive impairment, which may be an early sign of dementia.
- Researchers found that patients with a progression of abnormalities in what’s called periventricular white matter disease on MRI, had a six-fold increased risk of cognitive decline.
Embargoed 4 a.m. CT / […]
The Importance of Promoting Heart Health in Early Childhood
Jan 02, 2019
