Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Are Safe, Possibly Beneficial After Heart Attack
Men who filled prescriptions for erectile dysfunction drugs in the years following a heart attack had a substantially lower risk of dying or being hospitalized for heart failure than men who did not use these drugs, according to a study presented at the American College…
Marijuana Use Associated with Increased Risk of Stroke, Heart Failure
Using marijuana raises the risk of stroke and heart failure even after accounting for demographic factors, other health conditions and lifestyle risk factors such as smoking and alcohol use, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual Scientific Session.Coming at a…
For Some, High Blood Pressure Associated with Better Survival
Lower mortality but more hospitalizations seen in patients with both diabetes and heart failure
Younger Heart Attack Patients More Likely to Have Low ‘Good’ Cholesterol vs. Elevated ‘Bad’ Cholesterol
Women have worse survival after heart attack Men under 45 years old and women under 50 years old who suffer a heart attack are far more likely to have abnormally low good cholesterol than elevated bad cholesterol, according to research presented at the American…
Taking Misoprostol Along with NSAIDs Reduces Cardiovascular Risk
Combining medications could be safer than taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs alone People who took the drug misoprostol for stomach ulcers along with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs had a significantly lower risk of serious cardiovascular events, stroke and kidney failure than those who took NSAIDs alone,…
Screening for Heart Disease May Lead to Prevention, Better Treatments
Through computed tomography (CT) images of the heart and other types of imaging, build-up of dangerous coronary plaques—which restrict the flow of blood to the heart—can be detected, even before a person develops symptoms of heart disease. Because of this, there is increasing interest in…
Benefits of physical activity may outweigh impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease
The benefits of physical activity may outweigh the impact of overweight and obesity on cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and elderly people, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. The observational study was conducted in more than 5,000 people aged 55…
Following Dietary Recommendations Leads to Modest Heart Health Improvements
Even giving individuals a copy of dietary recommendations can lead to small changesFollowing current dietary recommendations may lead to small improvements in overall heart health in overweight individuals, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Fruit and Veg: 10 better than 5
Fruit and vegetable intake above five-a-day shows major benefit in reducing the chance of heart attack, stroke, cancer and early death. This is the finding of new research, led by scientists from Imperial College London, which analysed 95 studies on fruit and vegetable intake.
Long-term heavy drinking may age arteries over time
Heavy alcohol drinking habits over the years may prematurely age arteries, especially in men, putting them at an increased risk for heart disease, according to new research in Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.Drinking…
Mediterranean diet with virgin olive oil may boost ‘good’ cholesterol
A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may enhance the cardioprotective benefits of high-density lipoproteins (HDL—the “good” cholesterol) compared to other diets, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
Statin side effects are strongest predictor of failure to meet cholesterol targets
Statin side effects are the strongest predictor of failure to meet low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol targets, according to research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.Other predictors were statin non-adherence and use of weaker statins.