Heart Disease Archives - Page 8 of 8

04/21/2018

A molecular atlas of calcific aortic valve disease: Study builds molecular networks of calcific aortic valve disease to identify key molecules and therapeutic targets for a disease that affects one in four older Americans

Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) — a disease that leaves the aortic valve stiff and calcified, preventing blood flow from

04/17/2018

Three-fold higher risk of cancer after acute thrombosis in the leg

Patients with the most acute type of thrombosis in the leg — known as an arterial thrombosis — risk developing

04/12/2018

Man develops severe ‘thunderclap’ headaches after eating world’s hottest chili pepper: His pain was so intense that he sought emergency care

Taking part in a hot chilli pepper eating contest might have some unexpected consequences, highlight doctors in the journal BMJ

04/10/2018

Study found people would rather pop a pill or sip tea than exercise to treat high blood pressure

In a survey to assess treatment preferences for high blood pressure, respondents were more likely to choose a daily cup

04/09/2018

Depression negatively impacts heart and stroke patients

Depression, even when undiagnosed, can have many negative effects on cardiovascular patients, including poor healthcare experiences, more use of healthcare

04/06/2018

New blood test found to predict onset of TB up to two years in advance

A new blood test has been found to more accurately predict the development of tuberculosis up to two years before

04/05/2018

New technique makes heart valve replacement safer for some high-risk patients

Scientists have developed a novel technique that prevents coronary artery obstruction during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a rare but