Should I take statins? I’m weighing up the pros and cons before I commit
I’ve been advised to go on statins to lower my cholesterol. I ask the experts whether they’re a quick fix – or a risk to my ...
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My battle against pulmonary hypertension is heartfelt mission — Ayotunde Omitogun
She was born with a congenital heart defect, an Atrial Septal Defect ... It is characterised by elevated blood pressure in ...
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Cardiac Catheterization to Diagnose PAH: Tips & Pitfalls, Part 2
The peak systolic pressure should be similar to the systolic pulmonary artery (PA) pressure ... These measurements are vital, ...
From milk to tinned soup – the 4 surprising foods that can raise your risk of a fatal heart attack revealed
EVERY five minutes, someone in the UK has a heart attack.  They happen when part of the heart muscle suddenly loses its blood supply, caused by a blockage in an artery. A healthy diet is one ...
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MESA heart disease risk score worked well with or without race included, study reveals
The MESA score is used to predict risk for coronary heart disease (CHD)—including heart ... The original risk score is based ...
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MESA heart disease risk score performs well even without race modifiers
A version of the MESA heart disease risk score that did not include race predicted heart disease risk just as well as the version that includes race, according to a preliminary study presented today ...
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Hourglass-Shaped Stent Might Ease Tough-to-Treat Angina
Recurring angina chest pain in people with a certain type of heart disease can be tough to treat, but a new hourglass- ...
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Food Deserts and Health Gaps Behind America’s Heart Disease Crisis
Historical redlining and rising obesity rates are driving heart disease risks in the US, as new studies link limited food ...
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MESA Heart Disease Score Effective With or Without Race
The MESA score is used to predict risk for coronary heart disease (CHD ... The original risk score is based on traditional risk factors for heart disease, sex, race and coronary artery calcium (CAC) ...
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MESA heart disease risk score worked well with or without race included
[1] 10-Year Coronary Heart Disease Risk Prediction Using Coronary Artery Calcium and Traditional Risk Factors: Derivation in the MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) With Validation in the HNR ...
New study shows effectiveness of nanoparticles in diagnosing, treating plaque in arteries
New microscopic particles could hold key to preventing cardiovascular diseases. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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This Common Heart Condition Can Raise Your Risk For Dementia
According to a new study published by the American Heart Association, your heart and brain health are connected. Dementia is ...