Women with Heart Disease Report Worse Treatment and Patient Satisfaction Than Men
Dec 19, 2018
Women are less likely to be taking preventive medicines and seek care at the ER more frequently.
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk for Heart Events in Women
Dec 19, 2018
Study finds that the Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular risk by minimizing inflammation, controlling blood sugar and promoting a healthy weight.
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High sodium intake may contribute to increased heart-disease deaths in China
Study Highlights:
- Nearly a fifth of cardiovascular disease deaths among adults in a northern province of China in 2011 may be attributed to the blood pressure-raising effect of high-sodium diets.
- An initiative to reduce dietary sodium intake in the region suggested thousands of deaths may be averted with reduced sodium intake.
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Top CardioSmart News Articles of 2018
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Stricter Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Save Millions of Lives, Study Finds
Dec 07, 2018
National analysis highlights the risks and benefits of tighter blood pressure guidelines.
Post-Pregnancy Monitoring is Critical for Women with Blood Pressure Disorders
Dec 12, 2018
Pregnant women with conditions like preeclampsia face increased risk for stroke both during and after delivery.
Exercise is Recommended for Prevention and Management of Heart Failure
Dec 12, 2018
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle helps protect against heart failure and improve outcomes, explain experts.
Study Confirms Link Between Lead Exposure and Hypertension
Dec 12, 2018
Low levels of lead exposure may increase risk for hard-to-treat hypertension, a Boston study finds.
Statins have low risk of side effects
Statement Highlights:
- Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are associated with a low risk of side effects.
- The benefits of statin therapy for most people outweigh the risks.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018
DALLAS, Dec. 10, 2018 — The cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins have demonstrated substantial benefits in reducing the risk […]
