Persistent depression symptoms raise cardiovascular disease risk: study
Middle-aged and older adults with persistent depressive symptoms or symptoms that are in remission face a heightened cardiovascular risk.
Cardiovascular Disease
Stroke treatment less beneficial for women
Women are more likely to experience a stroke within five years of having a common preventive surgery, say Dartmouth researchers.
Increased activity levels reduce cardiac risk – even in chronic disease
Slowing down in older age may seem natural, but increasing activity is what appears to preserve heart health, say Korean researchers.
Insomnia symptoms linked to multiple cardiovascular diseases
Addressing tenacious cases of insomnia may help residents prevent stroke, heart attack and other cerebral and cardiovascular diseases.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, November 1
Thinking and memory test predictor of skills over a lifespan … 2011 to 2017 saw increase in U.S. heart disease deaths … Retina changes offer glimpse into body’s heart health … Significant racial bias found in software program that affects healthcare access for millions
Non-traumatic tooth loss linked to heart disease
Caregivers should be aware that adults who have lost teeth in non-traumatic ways may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Don’t worry, be happy – and reduce heart disease risk
An optimistic mindset lowers the odds of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, according to a new review.
Stealth heart attack symptoms often ignored, delaying care
Mild, slow heart attack symptoms may sneak up on residents with multiple health problems, delaying time to treatment by five hours.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, September 3
Similar odds of dementia-type brain lesions found in heart failure, stroke patients … It’s never too late to start statins for clogged leg arteries … New brain cells play an underappreciated role in Alzheimer’s disease … Risk of breast cancer persists after hormone therapy treatment
Fatigue stands out as an early sign of cardiovascular disease
High cardiovascular risk scores are linked to fatigue. The association is greater when obesity and high blood pressure are added to the mix.
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