September 03, 2024

Wearable AF Screening: More Diagnoses, No Stroke Reduction

Wearable ECG screening boosted AF diagnoses by 52% but failed to reduce stroke hospitalizations in the GUARD-AF trial, challenging assumptions about AF screening's impact on stroke prevention.

August 27, 2024

Menopause Shifts Lipids, Cardiovascular Risk Rises

Perimenopausal women show a striking 213% increase in small-dense LDL particles, potentially explaining the post-menopause cardiovascular risk surge.

August 29, 2024

Weekend Sleep Catch-up Slashes Heart Risks: Study

Compensatory weekend sleep linked to 20% lower cardiovascular risk, UK Biobank study of 90,000+ participants reveals.

August 30, 2024

Quit Smoking, Halve Heart Attack Risk: Study

Quitting smoking post-CAD diagnosis cut risk of major cardiovascular events by 44% in international study of over 32,000 patients.

September 03, 2024

ESC: Triple Therapy Outperformed Dual BP Options

A novel triple-drug combination achieved 70% blood pressure control rates.

August 28, 2024

Robotic Arm Echocardiograms: 98% Diagnostic Accuracy

A study revealed that robotic arm echocardiograms, performed remotely via 5G, matched in-person diagnostic accuracy in 98% of cases, offering a promising solution for patients with limited access to specialized cardiac care.

August 30, 2024

ESC Tightens BP Targets in New Guidelines

New ESC guidelines redefine hypertension management, introducing a 120-129 mmHg systolic BP target and a novel "elevated BP" category affecting up to 45% of European adults.

August 29, 2024

Endometriosis Tied to Higher Heart Risks

A new study reveals that women with endometriosis may have a 20% greater risk of acute myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke. The relative differences, combined with the high prevalence of endometriosis, provide more evidence that female-specific risk factors and cardiovascular disease in women need greater attention.

September 03, 2024

Biomarkers Predict 30-Year Heart Risk in Women

A single baseline measure of three biomarkers predicted cardiovascular events in women over 30 years, with those in the highest quintile for all three markers facing a 2.63-fold increased risk.

August 27, 2024

Noise Pollution: A Silent Cardiovascular Killer?

Recent studies reveal that young heart attack patients exposed to higher urban noise levels exhibit a 25% increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, prompting a call for noise reduction strategies to improve population health.