If you smoke, now is a very good time to quit
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/ 5 a.m. ET, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018
DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2018 — For former smokers it took more than 15 years for cardiovascular disease risk to return to the level of those who never smoked, according to preliminary research to be presented in Chicago at the American Heart […]
Complication of broken heart syndrome associated with both short- and long-term risk of death
Study Highlight:
- A global study reveals that when patients with broken heart syndrome survive a life-threatening complication called cardiogenic shock that renders the heart suddenly unable to pump enough blood, they remain at greater risk of death for years afterwards.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT / 5 a.m. ET, Monday, November 5, 2018
DALLAS, […]
Violent crime raises blood pressure even among those living in safe areas
Study Highlights:
- A spike in Chicago crime was associated with a relative increase in among people who lived in safe neighborhoods.
- Comparing residents living in low-crime versus high-crime areas, the 2015 violent crime surge was associated with 9 percent higher odds of increased blood pressure in low-crime communities.
- The findings suggest that exposure to violent crime […]
Chronic exposure to excess noise may increase risk for heart disease, stroke
Study Highlights:
- Scientists identify a possible mechanism behind chronic noise exposure and elevated cardiovascular risk.
- High levels of environmental noise — such as highway and airport noise — appear to fuel cardiac risk by stimulating activity of the amygdala, a brain region involved in stress response which in turn triggers inflammation of the arteries.
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Nuts for nuts? Daily serving may help control weight and benefit health
Study Highlights:
- Eating one serving of nuts daily in place of red or processed meat, French fries or desserts may provide health benefits and prevent long-term gradual weight gain and obesity.
- Brazil nuts in particular may provide an increased sense of fullness, stabilize glucose and insulin responses.
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Opioid use may increase risk of dangerous heart rhythm disorder
Study Highlights:
- Opioid use may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart-rhythm disorder known to cause strokes.
- People taking opioids were 34 percent more likely to develop atrial fibrillation.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/ 5 a.m. ET, Monday, November 5, 2018
DALLAS, Nov.5, 2018 — Opioid use appears to increase a person’s risk for developing […]
Just one energy drink may hurt blood vessel function
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/ 5 a.m. ET, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018
DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2018 — Young, healthy adults experienced notably diminished blood vessel function soon after consuming one energy drink, according to preliminary research from a small study to be presented in Chicago at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2018, […]
Big, high-calorie meals after 6 p.m. may increase heart disease risk for Hispanics
Study Highlights:
- Eating the bulk of daily calories in the evening may be associated with a higher risk for pre-diabetes and high blood pressure in U.S. Hispanics/Latinos. These risk factors can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
- More than half of Hispanic/Latino study participants reported consuming more than 30 percent of their food […]
En los vecindarios latinos menos víctimas de paro cardíaco reciben RCP realizada por testigos
Puntos destacados del estudio:
- Cada vez son menos las resucitaciones cardiopulmonares (RCP) realizadas por un testigo en los vecindarios latinos en comparación con otras zonas.
- Las víctimas de paro cardíaco de los vecindarios con más población latina contaban con casi un 40% menos de probabilidad de sobrevivir hasta el alta hospitalaria.
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Fewer cardiac arrest victims get bystander CPR in Latino neighborhoods
Study Highlights:
- Bystander CPR is provided less frequently in Latino neighborhoods compared to other areas.
- Cardiac arrest victims in the most heavily Latino-populated neighborhoods were almost 40 percent less likely to survive until discharge from the hospital.
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/ 5 a.m. ET, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018
DALLAS, Nov. 5, 2018 — People who experience […]