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Preliminary research shows non-invasive therapy may reverse atherosclerosis
Study Highlight: Injecting microscopic fibers that remove plaque deposits from artery walls reversed atherosclerosis in preliminary research.
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Online message board advice on ICDs reflects inaccuracies
Study Highlights: Medical advice about implanted cardiac defibrillators obtained over two years from a dedicated online message board was accurate only about half of the time. About a quarter of advice dispensed via the online message board was...
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Depression negatively impacts heart and stroke patients
Study Highlights: People with cardiovascular disease who haven’t been diagnosed with depression but are at high-risk for it are more likely to report worse healthcare experiences and use emergency room services more often than those diagnosed with...
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Study found people would rather pop a pill or sip tea than exercise to treat high blood pressure
Study Highlights: Survey respondents were more likely to choose a daily cup of tea or a pill over exercise to “treat” high blood pressure in an imaginary scenario, but many didn’t think the interventions were worth the benefits.
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Out-of-pocket expenses for chronic heart disease care inflict heavy financial burdens for low-income families; even those with insurance
Study Highlights: 1 in 4 low-income families experience significant financial burden from out-of-pocket expenses for treatment of chronic heart disease. 1 in 10 low-income families, including those with insurance, experience catastrophic...
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Bariatric surgery for severely obese teens may help prevent premature heart disease
Study Highlights: For teens with severe obesity, the predicted 30-year risk of having a heart disease event, such as a heart attack or stroke, could be cut in half one year after bariatric surgery, according to a modeling study.
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Depression linked to common heart rhythm disorder
Study Highlights: People with symptoms of depression have a higher risk for a heart rhythm disorder known as atrial fibrillation, which increases the risk for stroke. Clinicians should be aware that depression may increase atrial fibrillation...
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Women’s antibiotic use linked to higher risk of death from heart disease, other causes
Study Highlights: Long-term antibiotic use in late adulthood is associated with increased risk of death from heart disease and other causes. The association between long-term antibiotic use and death is especially noticeable when looking at...
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Drinking sugary drinks may be associated with greater risk of death
Study Highlights: Being among the highest vs. the lowest 25 percent of consumers of sugary beverages was associated with increased risk of death in people over 45 in an observational study which establishes a trend but does not prove cause and...
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Grilling and other high-temperature cooking may raise risk of high blood pressure
Study Highlight: Among people who routinely eat meat, chicken and fish, those who grill, broil or roast these foods at high temperatures may be more likely to develop high blood pressure.
