The combined use of sodium-glucose transport protein 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may offer notable benefits for optimizing cardiovascular and renal outcomes in patients with diabetes, according to findings from a collaborative meta-analysis of trials from the SGLT2 Inhibitor Meta-Analysis Cardio-Renal Trialists’ Consortium (SMART-C). A total of 12 SMART-C trials encompassing …
We all know the heart-healthy staples: vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean protein like fish. Fatty fish like salmon boast an extra benefit – omega-3 fatty acids, thought to improve good cholesterol and lower triglycerides. But recent research suggests a more nuanced picture for fish oil supplements and heart disease prevention. A new study in BMJ …
Regular use of fish oil supplements might increase, rather than lessen, the risk of first time heart disease and stroke among those in good cardiovascular health, but may slow progression of existing poor cardiovascular health and lower the risk of death, suggest the results of a large long term study, published in the open access …
In rare cases, chronic anemia, if left untreated, can lead to the enlargement of the heart muscle, weaken them and …read more In rare cases, chronic anemia, if left untreated, can lead to the enlargement of the heart muscle, weaken them and increase the risk of heart failure. Published on Apr 22, 2024 07:00 AM …
The lifetime risk of atrial fibrillation (a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate) has increased from one in four to one in three over the past two decades, as per a study published in The BMJ. Among those with the condition, two in five are likely to develop heart failure …
Popiolek-Kalisz also noted that a person’s lipid profile is influenced by their carbohydrate intake. With this in mind, she wrote, keto diets have been shown to increase levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B in normal-weight individuals. In obese individuals, meanwhile, the keto diet may help lower total cholesterol or triglyceride …
This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD: Welcome to Medscape InDiscussion: Heart Failure. I’m your host, Dr Michelle Kittleson. Stress cardiomyopathy, aka broken heart syndrome or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, often …
People at risk should be tested for atrial fibrillation every time they attend a health appointment, according to results of the AFFECT-EU project, which is holding its final event today in Brussels, Belgium. Patients at high risk of the disorder, such as those with heart failure or prior stroke, should be invited for a screening …
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Myocardial infarction (MI) triggers adverse remodeling mechanisms, thus leading to heart failure. Since the application of biomaterial-based scaffolds emerged as a viable approach for providing mechanical support and promoting cell growth, injectable hydrogels have garnered substantial attention in MI treatment because of their minimally …
Yaguang Wei, PhD Credit: Harvard University Older adults with chronic exposure to fine particulate air matter with an aerodynamic diameter of ≤ 2.5 (PM2.5)—a major element of air pollution—may have an increased risk for cardiovascular hospitalization, a new study found.1 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its updated National Ambient Air Quality Standards on February …