Hypertension while lying down tied to worse cardiovascular disease outcomes
Sep 13, 2023
Findings seen regardless of whether hypertension persists in seated position
‘Smart’ textile patch could soon replace EKGs, developers claim
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 29, 2023
A new patch made out of nanomagnets and conductive yarn could have a variety of applications, including cardiovascular monitoring, its creators say.
Living near fracking tied to increase in hospitalizations in seniors
Mar 22, 2023
Older adults who lived near fracking sites had excess hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases.
High air pollution days tied to excess hospitalizations
Mar 17, 2023
The findings were seen for ozone pollution and a range of cardiovascular events.
AHA presents up-to-date statistics for cardiovascular disease
Jan 25, 2023
19.05 million deaths were estimated for CVD globally in 2020, representing an increase of 18.71% from 2010.
Extreme temperatures up risk for cardiovascular mortality
Dec 12, 2022
At extreme temperature percentiles, the risk increased for dying from any cardiovascular cause, ischemic heart disease, stroke and heart failure.
Heart failure mortality lower with healthier food environment
Oct 25, 2022
A lower county food insecurity percentage and a higher county food environment index were linked to a lower heart failure mortality rate.
Cardiovascular events up for individuals hospitalized with COVID-19
Oct 25, 2022
The largest effect sizes were seen for venous thromboembolism, heart failure and stroke; the risks were highest in the first 30 days.
Active older adults maintain happier, healthier lives: studies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2022
Older adults who maintain a consistent rate of daily activity aren’t just happier; they have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease as well, according to two new studies.
Physical function in older adults linked to CV event risk
Aug 31, 2022
A low or intermediate score on Short Physical Performance Battery was linked to an increased risks for composite and individual CVD outcomes.