Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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New evidence-based approach to defining high-quality carbohydrate foods

For decades, people have often associated higher intakes of carbohydrate-containing foods with less healthy lifestyles.

16 Aug 2021

Sphingolipid profile could predict severity of heart disease in African American patients with lupus

A team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina report in Frontiers in Immunology that they have identified a type of fat known as a sphingolipid that could predict the severity of heart disease in African American patients with lupus.

16 Aug 2021

Metabolism peaks much earlier and starts to decline later than you might think

Most of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not gain weight. But a new study suggests your metabolism, the rate at which you burn calories, actually peaks much earlier and starts its inevitable decline later than you might think.

12 Aug 2021

Link between high-fat diet, gut microbiota and cardiovascular disease revealed

A high-fat diet disrupts the biology of the gut's inner lining and its microbial communities - and promotes the production of a metabolite that may contribute to heart disease, according to a study published Aug. 13 in the journal Science.

12 Aug 2021

Immunogenicity of mRNA vaccine against emerging strains of SARS-CoV-2 in immunocompromised patients

A study measured neutralization of SARS-CoV-2 and vaccine responses in immunocompromised patients with systemic inflammatory diseases.

11 Aug 2021

Risk factors for hospitalization among HIV patients infected with SARS-CoV-2

The hospitalization of PWH with COVID-19 is related to host factors such as older age and co-morbidities, rather than due to traditional metrics of HIV.

11 Aug 2021

Self-perceived social standing may be an important factor contributing to cardiovascular health

How U.S. Hispanic/Latino adults perceive their own social standing, relative to the general population may be an important factor contributing to their overall cardiovascular health, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access journal of the American Heart Association.

11 Aug 2021

Investigating the link between occupational noise exposure and cardiovascular disease

Occupational settings can involve exposure to loud noise, a known and preventable contributor to hearing loss.

10 Aug 2021

Pilot study assesses antibody response to third COVID-19 vaccine dose in kidney transplant recipients

A pilot study has begun to assess the antibody response to a third dose of an authorized COVID-19 mRNA vaccine in kidney transplant recipients who did not respond to two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

10 Aug 2021

Women underrepresented in cardiovascular clinical trials despite guidelines and legal requirements

Women remain underrepresented in cardiovascular clinical trials despite guidelines and legal requirements developed almost 30 years ago to ensure broader inclusivity, according to a report from the American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease in Women Committee published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

9 Aug 2021

Genetic testing in ambulatory cardiology clinics can benefit many patients

A person's genetics may hold the key to early intervention in cardiovascular disease, leading to better outcomes in patient care.

9 Aug 2021

Long COVID may be due to persistent immune disturbances

A new study discusses abnormalities in the immune response following COVID-19 in samples collected from patients who have recovered from COVID-19.

8 Aug 2021

Review highlights barriers to recruiting women into cardiovascular trials and offers solutions

Women must be equally represented in heart disease research to ensure that treatment recommendations meet their specific health needs, according to a report published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

6 Aug 2021

Common weight-loss drug successfully targets fat in adults with obesity at high cardiovascular risk

Researchers at UT Southwestern announced successful results of a clinical trial for a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide.

4 Aug 2021

Researchers discover DNA signatures associated with heart disease risk

A new study identifies DNA signatures associated with risk for cardiovascular disease, a discovery that could lead to opportunities for clinical intervention years before symptoms manifest.

4 Aug 2021

Eating more plant-based foods associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease in midlife

Eating more nutritious, plant-based foods is heart-healthy at any age, according to two research studies published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.

4 Aug 2021

Moderate exercise plus cutting 250 calories daily may improve vascular health in older adults with obesity

Cutting just 250 calories a day with moderate exercise reaped bigger rewards than exercise alone for older, obese adults.

2 Aug 2021

Risk of myocarditis from SARS-CoV-2 infection is higher in young males, a study finds

The study highlights that young males with COVID-19 are more susceptible to develop myocarditis than those who received mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines.

1 Aug 2021

Fellowship directors endorse the need for increasing diversity in cardiology

Underrepresented minorities remain few in number among practicing cardiologists and across cardiology fellowship training programs in the United States, with fellowship directors agreeing that increased diversity is needed in the field and is particularly necessary within graduate medical education cardiology fellowship training programs.

30 Jul 2021

An overview on fitness to drive for patients with cardiovascular diseases

People suffering from various types of cardiovascular disease are subject to a certain accident risk when driving a vehicle on the road. High blood pressure, coronary heart disease and cardiac insufficiency might be grounds for a (temporary) driving ban.

29 Jul 2021

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

New evidence-based approach to defining high-quality carbohydrate foods

Sphingolipid profile could predict severity of heart disease in African American patients with lupus

Metabolism peaks much earlier and starts to decline later than you might think

Link between high-fat diet, gut microbiota and cardiovascular disease revealed

Immunogenicity of mRNA vaccine against emerging strains of SARS-CoV-2 in immunocompromised patients

Risk factors for hospitalization among HIV patients infected with SARS-CoV-2

Self-perceived social standing may be an important factor contributing to cardiovascular health

Investigating the link between occupational noise exposure and cardiovascular disease

Pilot study assesses antibody response to third COVID-19 vaccine dose in kidney transplant recipients

Women underrepresented in cardiovascular clinical trials despite guidelines and legal requirements

Genetic testing in ambulatory cardiology clinics can benefit many patients

Long COVID may be due to persistent immune disturbances

Review highlights barriers to recruiting women into cardiovascular trials and offers solutions

Common weight-loss drug successfully targets fat in adults with obesity at high cardiovascular risk

Researchers discover DNA signatures associated with heart disease risk

Eating more plant-based foods associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease in midlife

Moderate exercise plus cutting 250 calories daily may improve vascular health in older adults with obesity

Risk of myocarditis from SARS-CoV-2 infection is higher in young males, a study finds

Fellowship directors endorse the need for increasing diversity in cardiology

An overview on fitness to drive for patients with cardiovascular diseases

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