Category: Cardiology
There Is No Proven Link Between Eggs and Cardiovascular Disease
Key Takeaways: The study found no significant connection between egg consumption, blood cholesterol levels, and cardiovascular disease. Eating 1 to 12 eggs per week does not increase the risk …Hot Weather and Some Heart Medications Shouldn’t Mix Study Shows
A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction (MI), occurs when a decrease or stoppage of blood going to the coronary arteries surrounding the heart occurs. This loss of …Heart Attack: Tropoelastin Restores Muscle Elasticity after a Myocardial Infarction
According to a study, injecting tropoelastin a few days after a heart attack could heal the scars left by this event. In the US according to the CDC, some …Statins Do Not Cause Muscle Pain According to UK Study
Key Takeaways: A landmark trial reveals statins cause no more muscle pain than a placebo. Over 200 patients with prior statin-related symptoms participated in a blinded study. Perception of …
Semaglutide (Ozempic® and Wegovy™) Study Reveals Promising Results for Heart Failure in Obese Patients
The modern world, with its intricate balance between convenience and health, has witnessed an alarming surge in obesity rates. This metabolic disorder doesn’t merely challenge individual health parameters but …
Streptococcus anginosus in Mouth and Gut Linked to Higher Stroke Risk, Study Reveals
Key Takeaways: A specific oral bacteria, Streptococcus anginosus, is linked to a 20% higher risk of stroke. High levels of this bacteria in the gut may worsen outcomes for stroke …University of Maryland Doctors Perform a Successful Xenotransplantation of a Humanized Pig’s Heart into a Human Patient
Key Takeaways: Surgeons successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig heart into a Maryland man with terminal heart disease. The experimental procedure could pave the way for animal-to-human organ transplants …
Training for CPR on Manikins Without Breasts Puts Women’s Lives at Risk: Is There a Subconscious Gender Bias?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential life-saving technique and everyone should have basic knowledge about it. CPR can temporarily sustain life during a cardiac arrest until the person can …