Cardiovascular Health Related News
Heart vest could predict sudden cardiac death risk
A new study has suggested that a heart vest can be used to better identify people at high risk of sudden cardiac death. Read more here.
Free sugar associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk
New research reveals that consuming a high intake of free sugars is linked with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
In a new study published...
New blood test could save lives of heart attack patients
Researchers from the Herring group at the University of Oxford have developed a blood test that measures stress hormone levels after heart attacks.
In the...
Rallying policymakers and health systems to prioritise ASCVD
Neil Johnson, Executive Director of the Global Heart Hub posits the need to take stronger action when it comes to preventing and managing Atherosclerotic...
Doing things differently from big pharma: the driving force behind Amarin’s UK and...
This article is initiated, developed and funded by © Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited.
Amarin’s new General Manager for the UK and Ireland, Scott Curley, shares...
Finding new ways to prevent sudden cardiac arrest
Primary care visits increase significantly in the weeks immediately preceding a sudden cardiac arrest, according to research from European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA).
The findings...
Bivalirudin is the safest treatment for percutaneous coronary intervention
Researchers have found that bivalirudin is a safer and more effective anticoagulant than heparin for treating percutaneous coronary intervention patients.
The researchers found that heart...
“We must do better, go faster, and strive for more in cardiac care”
Dr Charmaine Griffiths, Chief Executive of the British Heart Foundation discusses the vital steps that need to be taken to ensure cardiac care can...
Addressing sex and gender in cardiology care
Lorna Rothery spoke to Professor Angela Maas, an internationally recognised expert in women’s cardiology care, about why we must approach cardiovascular care differently for...
The £54 billion price tag of rising cardiovascular disease rates
New research finds that growing cardiovascular disease rates in England and Wales could cost £54 billion in health and social care costs.
University of Liverpool...
Is atrial fibrillation a cause of dementia?
Following new evidence suggesting a link between atrial fibrillation and cognitive decline and dementia, Health Europa Quarterly spoke to Professor Ben Freedman of the...
Only one in five people in the US have ideal heart health
A new study by the American Heart Association finds that only one in five people in the US have ideal heart health.
The new research...
How point-of-care testing is optimising cardiovascular and diabetes care
Abbott reflects on the anticipated uptake in rapid, point-of-care technology in cardiovascular and diabetes primary care and proposes steps to smooth the transformation from...
The benefits of eating eggs for heart health
New research by Peking University in China illuminates the benefits of eating eggs for heart health, finding that they may lower the risk of...
Obesity in pregnancy increases cardiovascular disease in offspring
New research finds that obesity in pregnancy impairs heart health and function of the foetus in a mice study.
Obesity in pregnancy can lead to...
Sleeping with lights on could harm heart health
How does sleeping with lights on impact overall health status? A new study reveals the extent to which light exposure during sleep can harm...
Eating multiple sources of protein may lower blood pressure risk
A Chinese study has found that eating a balanced diet comprised of various sources of protein is potentially effective at reducing the risk of...
Effects of vaping impact male heart health more than female
Research from the US suggests that the long-term effects of vaping are far worse on the cardiovascular health of adult males than females.
A mouse...
Cardiovascular disease risk not reduced by high vegetable consumption
A new collaborative study suggests that consuming a diet rich in vegetables does not lower cardiovascular disease risk.
Performed by researchers from the Nuffield Department...
Around 40% of US women have good cardiovascular health before pregnancy
New research has found that around 40% of women in the US who gave birth in 2019 had good cardiovascular health before their pregnancy.
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