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Research highlights increase in heart attacks among younger adults

Even though fewer heart attacks are occurring in the U.S.--in large part due to the use of medications like statins and a decline in smoking--these events are steadily rising in very young adults.

8 Mar 2019

Vaping associated with heart attack, coronary artery disease and depression

Concerns about the addictive nature of e-cigarettes--now used by an estimated 1 out of 20 Americans--may only be part of the evolving public health story surrounding their use, according to data being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session.

8 Mar 2019

Midday nap appears to lower blood pressure levels

It seems that napping may do more than just reboot our energy level and improve our mood. New research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session found that people who took advantage of a midday snooze were more likely to have a noticeable drop in blood pressure compared with those who didn't nap.

8 Mar 2019

Study finds low rates of lipid screening among women of childbearing age

Eight out of 10 women of childbearing age have never had their cholesterol levels checked, despite clear guidelines to get a first lipid blood test early in adulthood, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session.

7 Mar 2019

Young women with family history of high blood pressure have reduced baroreflex sensitivity

New research suggests that young women with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) have decreased baroreflex function, which may increase their risk for hypertension later in life. The article, published ahead of print in the Journal of Neurophysiology, was chosen as an APSselect article for March.

7 Mar 2019

Better regulation of the immune system may help manage preeclampsia

Boosting the body's levels of interleukin-4 (IL-4)--an immune system protein that controls inflammation--may help manage the pregnancy complication preeclampsia, according to a new rodent study.

7 Mar 2019

Turning off the TV and eating energy-rich breakfast could lead to a healthy heart

The small lifestyle choices we make each day add up when it comes to heart health. In a new two-pronged study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session, people who spent less time watching TV and regularly ate an energy-rich breakfast showed significantly less plaque and stiffness in their arteries, indicating a lower chance of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke.

7 Mar 2019

Smartphone app for remote blood pressure monitoring shows promise

People with both diabetes and uncontrolled high blood pressure who used a smartphone app to monitor their blood pressure remotely, get tips on healthful living and connect with a health coach saw significant declines in their blood pressure within six weeks, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session.

7 Mar 2019

High-intensity interval training provides significant benefits for cardiac rehabilitation patients

A popular exercise routine that alternates intense bursts of activity with short recovery periods to rapidly enhance exercise performance is now finding its way into programs to strengthen the heart after a heart attack.

7 Mar 2019

Physical fitness can help better predict survival of people over age 70

Researchers have uncovered one more reason to get off the couch and start exercising, especially if you're approaching your golden years.

7 Mar 2019

Heart attack symptoms must be kept in mind while travelling says study

A new study presented at the Acute Cardiovascular Care 2019 a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) congress at Malaga, Spain, warns that people should not neglect the symptoms of heart attack while travelling and the outcome of such incidences could be good with timely and early management.

4 Mar 2019

Recommending adults to get pneumococcal vaccine at age 50 may be effective guidance

If mitigating racial disparities in those who contract pneumococcal diseases, such as meningitis and pneumonia, is a top public health priority, then recommending that all adults get a pneumococcal vaccine at age 50 would likely be effective guidance, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine analysis published today in the journal Vaccine.

4 Mar 2019

Updated scientific statement on blood pressure measurement in humans

The accurate measurement of blood pressure is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, according to an updated American Heart Association scientific statement on blood pressure measurement in humans, published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension.

4 Mar 2019

Infants born with heart defects more likely to develop heart problems later in life

An infant born with a relatively simple heart defect is far more likely to develop heart problems as an adult, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered.

28 Feb 2019

Listening to older patients who want to stop dialysis

Dr. Susan Wong sat down with an 84-year-old patient in the hospital, where he'd been admitted with a flare-up of a serious autoimmune condition and deteriorating kidney function.

28 Feb 2019

Resistance training as little as once per week improves the health of older adults

According to a recent research, resistance training improves the health of over 65-year-olds, and the benefits occur even when some people train as little as once per week. The benefits show in improvements in blood values, muscle strength and mental well-being.

27 Feb 2019

Study finds drug interactions in ER's are common but could be prevented

In a recent Rutgers study, 38 percent of patients discharged from the emergency department had at least one drug interaction resulting from a newly prescribed medicine.

26 Feb 2019

Study finds a disconnect between migrants' health status and their positive narratives

While some Mexican immigrants give positive accounts about migrating to and living in the United States, their health status tells a different story.

26 Feb 2019

Eating blueberries could reduce your risk of heart disease

Daily consumption of the berries over the course of a month was associated with improved blood vessel function and a lowering of systolic blood pressure.

25 Feb 2019

Obesity and severe obesity added as risk factors for premature heart disease in children

Obesity and severe obesity in childhood and adolescence have been added to the list of conditions that put children and teens at increased risk for premature heart disease, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published in the Association's journal Circulation.

25 Feb 2019

High Blood Pressure News and Research

Latest High Blood Pressure News and Research

Research highlights increase in heart attacks among younger adults

Vaping associated with heart attack, coronary artery disease and depression

Midday nap appears to lower blood pressure levels

Study finds low rates of lipid screening among women of childbearing age

Young women with family history of high blood pressure have reduced baroreflex sensitivity

Better regulation of the immune system may help manage preeclampsia

Turning off the TV and eating energy-rich breakfast could lead to a healthy heart

Smartphone app for remote blood pressure monitoring shows promise

High-intensity interval training provides significant benefits for cardiac rehabilitation patients

Physical fitness can help better predict survival of people over age 70

Heart attack symptoms must be kept in mind while travelling says study

Recommending adults to get pneumococcal vaccine at age 50 may be effective guidance

Updated scientific statement on blood pressure measurement in humans

Infants born with heart defects more likely to develop heart problems later in life

Listening to older patients who want to stop dialysis

Resistance training as little as once per week improves the health of older adults

Study finds drug interactions in ER's are common but could be prevented

Study finds a disconnect between migrants' health status and their positive narratives

Eating blueberries could reduce your risk of heart disease

Obesity and severe obesity added as risk factors for premature heart disease in children

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