Category: Cardiology
The Shortening of White Blood Cells’ Telomeres Due to Aging Is a Major Contributor to Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the most prevalent chronic conditions that occur worldwide. Ranging from hypertension to ischaemic heart disease to heart failure, they are the leading cause …
Study Reveals How Both Lack of Sleep and Oversleeping Can Increase Your Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
Sleep is a vital component of overall health. It affects a wide range of physiological and psychological functions. Sleep irregularities such as insomnia, disrupted circadian balance, sleep apnea, and …Too Much Work, Stress, and Ironically Not Enough Work Could Give You a Stroke, Studies Show
Key Takeaways: Working long hours increases stroke risk – More than 10 hours a day raises the risk by 29%, or 45% after a decade. Even a standard 41-48 …
Opening All Blocked Arteries After Heart Attack Cuts Future Risks, Global Study Finds
Key Takeaways: Treating all narrowed arteries after a heart attack—not just the culprit vessel—reduces the risk of future cardiac events by 26%. The COMPLETE trial, involving 4,041 patients across …Dapagliflozin(Forxiga) Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Controls Albuminuria in Heart Failure Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Drug treatment has traditionally been the mainstay of management for a wide range of diseases, from the mildest headache to the most metastasized cancer. Diabetes management is no different. …Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery in Stroke Care: Dr. Gulshakhnoza Mukhammadieva’s Role in Advancing Outcomes in Central Asia
Stroke is still one of the most serious health threats globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries where early intervention isn’t always accessible. Carotid artery disease, which can lead …How Home Blood Pressure Monitors Enhance Hypertension Management: Benefits, Accuracy, and Best Practices for Effective Use
Key Takeaways Home blood pressure monitors (HBPM) help detect hidden hypertension, improve treatment decisions, and empower patients. Accuracy depends on device type: upper-arm monitors are most reliable, while wrist/finger …
Having More Children Linked to Lower Stroke and Brain Injury Risk in Women: What the Framingham Study Really Found
Key Takeaways Women with 3 or more live births had a 49% lower risk of stroke (HR 0.51) compared to women with no live births in a long-term Framingham …