Cardiovascular
Myopericarditis Risk Following COVID-19 mRNA Vacci
Myopericarditis Risk Following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination

A systematic review and meta-analysis investigate the risk of myopericarditis following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.

July 2023

Angioplasty for Ischemic Left Ventricular Dysfunct
Angioplasty for Ischemic Left Ventricular Dysfunction: Insights from Research

Contrary to expectations, PCI revascularization did not lead to a lower incidence of death or hospitalization in patients with ischemic left ventricular dysfunction.

July 2023

Hot Weather Raises Stroke Risk in Older Adults

Each 1°C increase in temperature is associated with a 35% rise in the risk of emergency room visits for stroke among older individuals.

June 2023

Shingles Associated with Increased Cardiovascular
Shingles Associated with Increased Cardiovascular Risk

Shingles infection is linked to a nearly 30% higher long-term risk of major cardiovascular events, according to a large-scale study.

June 2023

Sports-Related Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Key Differen
Sports-Related Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Key Differences Identified

It's crucial to distinguish between high-performance athletes and recreational exercisers when addressing sports-related sudden cardiac arrest, highlighting the importance of accessible automatic external defibrillators.

June 2023

Video Games and Potentially Lethal Arrhythmias
Video Games and Potentially Lethal Arrhythmias

Electronic games have the potential to trigger life-threatening heart rhythm problems in susceptible children, highlighting a concerning association.

June 2023

High Blood Pressure Reduces Severe COVID-19 Risk
High Blood Pressure Reduces Severe COVID-19 Risk

A reduction in blood pressure correlates with a corresponding decrease in the risk of severe COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of managing hypertension during the pandemic.

June 2023

High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Raises Offspring
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Raises Offspring Mortality Risk

Offspring of mothers with high blood pressure during pregnancy face an increased risk of mortality from birth to early adulthood, highlighting the long-term health consequences of maternal hypertension.

June 2023

Sitagliptin Slows Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis

Treatment with sitagliptin results in a significantly lower progression rate of coronary atherosclerosis, offering potential benefits in managing cardiovascular disease.

June 2023

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and Epilepsy
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers and Epilepsy

There is an association between angiotensin receptor blocker therapy and the incidence of epilepsy in patients with hypertension, highlighting potential neurological effects of this medication class.

June 2023