Heart Attack
Investigating the genetics of heart attacks and strokes in Hispanics
The research is possible thanks to a $2.5 million grant from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute.
Using protein to heal scars left behind by heart attacks
New method could 'turn back the clock' on damaged heart tissue following heart attacks.
The risk of blood clots remains for almost a year after COVID-19 infection
COVID-19 infection increases the risk of potentially life-threatening blood clots for at least 49 weeks.
Uncontrolled blood pressure contributes to a lot of heart-related emergencies
A new study highlights the top reasons for emergency room visits and suggests poorly controlled hypertension.
Need of regular check-ups to mitigate Cardiovascular risk
Emergency workers need standard health checks to prevent heart events on the job.
Stress hormone sensitivity could increase the risk of heart disease
Creating a test that could differentiate between stress hormone-sensitive and resistant people.
Aspirin prevents heart attack and stroke, study
Supporting evidence that aspirin use is associated with reduced ischaemic events after pneumonia.
Switching off heart protein could protect against heart failure
A new way for drugs to combat heart failure in people who’ve had a heart attack.
Heart patients afraid to seek medical help during COVID crisis
If patients delay or avoid treatment, they will suffer life-limiting complications or they will die.
Weight loss is easy when partners join in the effort
Spouses shed more pounds together than alone.
Maltreatment in childhood increases the higher risk of a heart attack in women
The evidence of sex differences in the association of childhood abuse and CVH.
This plaque identifying toothpaste could prevent a heart attack or stroke
There is an association between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart attacks and strokes.
In collaboration with Marshfield...