Tag: Cardiology
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Genetic Variants Linked to Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
People genetically predisposed to have high LDL cholesterol are at an increased risk for coronary heart disease even if their cholesterol levels are only modestly elevated, according to a recent study published in Circulation.
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CT Scan Best at Predicting Heart Disease Risk in Middle Age
CT scans are better at predicting a middle-aged person’s risk for a heart disease, such as a heart attack, than genetics, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA.
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Study Reveals Striking Excess Deaths for Black Americans Over Last 20 Years
From 1999 through 2020, Black Americans experienced more than 1.6 million excess deaths and more than 80 million excess years of life lost compared to white Americans, according to a recent study published in JAMA.
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Increasing Early Cardiovascular Screenings for Dilated Cardiomyopathy
An informational communications tool provided to patients with dilated cardiomyopathy helped increase cardiovascular screenings in their first-degree relatives who have a higher risk of developing the genetic disease, according to findings published in Circulation.
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Graphene ‘Tattoo’ Treats Cardiac Arrhythmia With Light
Scientists led by Northwestern University and the University of Texas at Austin (UT) have developed the first cardiac implant made from graphene, a two-dimensional super material with ultra-strong, lightweight and conductive properties, described in a study published in Advanced Materials.
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Investigating the Connection Between Steps and Heart Disease Risk
The recommendation to reach 10,000 steps a day has long been the gold standard for staying fit and improving heart health. But new research suggests that it might not be the magic number after all.
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Identifying New Genetic Variants Linked to Heart Failure
Scientists have identified new genes linked to heart failure, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
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Investigating Disparities in Machine Learning Algorithms
Integrating social determinants of health helped mitigate bias when predicting long-term outcomes for heart failure patients, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
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Vitamin D Fails to Reduce Statin-Associated Muscle Pain
A new study has shown that vitamin D supplements do not reduce muscle pain associated with statin drugs.
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Education, Place of Birth Contribute to Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cardiovascular Health
A study led by Northwestern Medicine investigators found that education and place of birth significantly contribute to racial and ethnic differences in cardiovascular health among U.S. adults.
