June 25, 2025

Nighttime Heart Rhythms Predict Brain Disorders

A large Swiss study found that nighttime heart rate patterns may predict future risk for brain and psychiatric disorders, while traditional sleep structure measures were less informative.

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June 24, 2025

Fasting Triggers Inflammation, Platelet Activity, Metabolic Shift 

A human fasting study found that prolonged water-only fasting raised inflammatory and platelet activation markers, reduced amyloid beta proteins, and altered lipid and glucose metabolism, with most changes reversing after refeeding.

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June 23, 2025

Psoriasis Biologics May Reduce Heart Risks

A large international study found that psoriasis patients treated with biologic therapies had a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those receiving oral treatments.

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June 19, 2025

Heavy Drinking Consistently Linked To Heart Risks

New research finds that heavy alcohol consumption consistently raises cardiovascular risks, while evidence for protective effects of light drinking remains inconclusive.

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June 10, 2025

Gastric Bypass Lowers Cardiac Risk Long Term

Over 39,000 patients were followed for up to 11 years in a large national study comparing major heart event risks after gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.

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June 06, 2025

RSV or COVID: Which Strains the Heart?

A study of 32,960 hospitalizations finds 10.9% of patients with RSV experienced acute cardiovascular events, with significantly higher adjusted odds than boosted and unboosted COVID-19 cases.

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June 04, 2025

Case Study: EV-ICD and Epicardial Ablation in a 40-Year-Old Patient

A 40-year-old man presented with palpitations and dizziness that had been ongoing for several days. EMS found that he was in sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia and performed cardioversion to restore regular heart rhythm. In conversation with care providers, the patient recalled a prior episode of chest pain that had lasted for several days. He was brought to Temple Health for further care.

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June 04, 2025

Stroke Risk in Down Syndrome: Underestimated?

A large population study found that individuals with Down syndrome face a significantly higher risk of stroke, particularly at younger ages, while their risk of heart attack is generally similar to the general population but elevated before age 40.

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April 25, 2024

Electronic Cigarettes and Adverse Cardiovascular Effects

The use of certain electronic cigarettes may increase the risk of cardiac sympathetic dominance, electrical dysfunction, and arrhythmias

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