Social isolation, loneliness may harm cardiovascular, brain health
Aug 04, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness appear to be independent risk factors, but data on mediating pathways and confounders are limited.
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation cuts risk for dementia, death
Aug 25, 2023
The findings persisted across age, sex and comorbidities.
Omega-3 fatty acids cut heart attack deaths by 35 percent, Mayo Clinic finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 22, 2020
Omega-3 supplements should be a standard preventive treatment for people with cardiovascular disease or who are recovering from heart attack, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.
Lipid-lowering drugs save lives, but use decreasing
Dec 01, 2023
In 2019 to 2020, 56% of patients with high cholesterol were on statins for primary prevention and 85% were on them for secondary prevention.
Acute hospital care at home shows promise for medically complex patients
Jan 08, 2024
At 30 days after discharge, the mortality rate was 3.2% and skilled nursing facility use rate was 2.6%.
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.
Left ventricular assist devices aid survival, quality of life in elderly
Sep 10, 2021
The benefits for heart failure patients include functional capacity and fewer complications with newer devices.
Hypertension while lying down tied to worse cardiovascular disease outcomes
Sep 13, 2023
Findings seen regardless of whether hypertension persists in seated position
Burden of heart disease considerable for American Indians, Alaska Natives
Sep 26, 2023
Half of the participants reported at least one severe cardiovascular condition; the overall mortality rate was 19.8%.
AI’s latest benefits extend from a wheelchair to cardiac care, health experts tout
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 28, 2024
AI is now able to diagnose a specific kind of heart failure, HFpEF, and can improve wheelchair mobility, according to a new report.