Posts by American Heart Association
Omega-3 supplements did not reduce cardiac events in recent heart attack survivors
A daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids did not reduce the risk of cardiac events among elderly people who had survived a recent heart attack. …
Read Full ArticleAcute exposure to higher ozone levels linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest
Preliminary research suggests exposure to higher ozone concentrations in the air is significantly associated with a higher risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. …
Read Full ArticlePeople who eat chili pepper may live longer?
Individuals who consume chili pepper may live longer and may have a significantly reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or cancer …
Read Full ArticleHigh blood pressure while sleeping increase risk of heart disease and stroke
People who experience high blood pressure while sleeping are more likely to experience future cardiovascular disease especially heart failure, even when their daytime blood pressure is within normal ranges …
Read Full ArticleCombination therapy may prevent blood vessel complications in children with Kawasaki disease
Adding corticosteroids to standard intravenous immunoglobulin treatment for Kawasaki disease made the initial treatment more successful and prevented blood vessel complications. …
Read Full ArticleArtificial intelligence-enhanced ECGs may speed heart failure diagnosis and treatment
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) is better than standard blood tests at diagnosing systolic heart failure. …
Read Full ArticleNearly 60% of American children lack healthy cardiorespiratory fitness
Nearly 60% of American children do not have healthy cardiorespiratory fitness, a key measure of physical fitness and overall health …
Read Full ArticleRegular exercise helps prevent high blood pressure, even in areas of high air pollution
People who regularly exercise tend to have a lower risk of high blood pressure, even if they live in areas where air pollution is relatively high …
Read Full ArticleImmunotherapy, steroids had positive outcomes in children with COVID-related multi-system inflammatory syndrome
Treatment with antibodies purified from donated blood – immune globulin therapy – and steroids restored heart function in the majority of children with COVID-related …
Read Full ArticlePeople with type 2 diabetes and heart disease may benefit from newer therapies
A scientific statement from the American Heart Association provides an overview of the latest advances for treating people who have both coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes. …
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