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International research challenge to tackle knowledge gaps in women’s cardiovascular health

Sep 25, 2024

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Measure of body roundness may help to predict risk of cardiovascular disease

Sep 25, 2024

La nueva guía explica en detalle cómo manejar el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) antes, durante y después de una cirugía no cardíaca

Sep 24, 2024

New guideline details how to manage CVD risk before, during & after noncardiac surgery

Sep 24, 2024

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Hundreds learn CPR skills at Ford Field

Sep 24, 2024

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High blood pressure redefined for first time in 14 years: 130 is the new high

November 13, 2017

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People who vape had worrisome changes in cardiovascular function, even as young adults

October 31, 2022

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Two types of blood pressure meds prevent heart events equally, but side effects differ

July 26, 2021

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More than half of U.S. adults don’t know heart disease is leading cause of death, despite 100-year reign

January 24, 2024

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