Stroke mortality increased among Black and White US adults during COVID-19 pandemic period
Stroke Deaths Increased Among Black and White Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic
An observational report of US adults aged ≥35 years found age-adjusted stroke mortality increased during the COVID-19 pandemic period compar…
Stroke deaths rose among Black and White adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a concerning pattern that needs more investigatio…
Higher vs lower heparin dosing for elective PCI tested in cluster randomized trial design
Trial will compare two heparin doses for elective heart procedures
A cluster randomized crossover trial design paper outlines a study comparing higher-dose (100 units/kg) versus lower-dose (70 units/kg) unfr…
A new trial will test if a lower dose of heparin works as well as the standard amount for patients having elective heart procedures in Ontar…
Optimism training improves psychological outcomes but shows uncertain biomarker effects in stable CAD patients
Can learning optimism help your heart? A small study finds mixed results
A randomized controlled trial of 61 outpatients with stable coronary artery disease found that an eight-week optimism training program signi…
An eight-week optimism class improved mood for heart patients, but the study found no clear link to lowering blood proteins that drive arter…
Report examines cardiovascular health and predicted heart age in US cancer survivors
Researchers examine cardiovascular health and heart age in US cancer survivors
An observational report describes cardiovascular health and predicted heart age in cancer survivors in the United States.
A new report examines predicted heart age among US cancer survivors to understand their cardiovascular health challenges.
Stroke prevalence increases in U.S. population from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022
Are more Americans having strokes? New data suggests a concerning trend
A U.S. surveillance report found stroke prevalence increased between 2011-2013 and 2020-2022.
More Americans are living with stroke now than a decade ago, according to national health data from 2011-2022.
Case report identifies likely pathogenic TNNT2 variant in Chinese DCM patient; review finds 14 variants
Researchers identify a genetic variant linked to heart condition in a Chinese patient
A case report and systematic review examined genetic features in Chinese dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) patients.
A genetic variant linked to heart disease was found in a Chinese patient with dilated cardiomyopathy, but it wasn't present in his family, s…
Report examines stroke awareness and need for quick response among US adults
Do you know the signs of a stroke? Many Americans might not
An observational report describes stroke awareness and the importance of rapid response among US adults.
A new report highlights that many Americans may not recognize stroke warning signs, a gap public health officials say needs urgent attention…
Multimodality cardiac imaging aids differentiation between hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and cardiac amyloidosis
Imaging helps doctors tell apart two heart conditions causing thickened heart muscle
A narrative review synthesizes evidence on using echocardiography and cardiac MRI to distinguish hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) from card…
Heart imaging reveals distinct patterns that help doctors tell apart two thickened heart conditions requiring very different treatments.
TTE-guided leadless pacemaker implantation shows feasibility and comparable duration to fluoroscopy in small cohort
Can a heart pacemaker be implanted without any X-ray radiation?
A prospectively protocolized single-arm cohort study with retrospective comparative analysis evaluated completely TTE-guided leadless pacema…
Doctors successfully implanted 10 leadless heart pacemakers using only ultrasound, avoiding X-ray radiation and contrast dye risks for vulne…
High albumin-corrected anion gap linked to increased MACE risk in CKD patients after PCI
Study links higher blood gap measure to more heart problems in kidney disease patients
A retrospective cohort study of 973 chronic kidney disease patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention found that a high albumin-…
Higher levels of a specific blood marker found in kidney disease patients are linked to more heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related death…
National Saudi hypertension data shows 58.2% male prevalence, high obesity rates
Who has high blood pressure in Saudi Arabia? A national snapshot shows patterns
A retrospective observational cohort of 1.7 million diagnosed hypertensive patients in Saudi Arabia found 58.2% were male, with 29.4% obese …
Nearly 60% of Saudi Arabia's 1.7 million high blood pressure patients are men in their 50s, with almost 90% seeking outpatient care.
Qualitative synthesis identifies four themes in dyadic coping experiences for chronic heart failure
Study explores how heart failure patients and caregivers cope together and need support
A qualitative meta-synthesis of 16 studies explored dyadic coping experiences in chronic heart failure patients and informal caregivers.
Heart failure patients and caregivers often clash over care, feel emotionally drained, and need support to rebuild purpose and manage the di…