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Research Highlights: Artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning models may help to predict the risk of cardiovascular disease events and detect heart valvular disease, according to two preliminary research studies. One study found that artificial intelligence analyzing sound data of the heart recorded from a digital stethoscope was able to more accurately detect heart valve disease than a health care professional who listened to the heart with a traditional stethoscope. In a study evaluating data from the UK Biobank, an artificial intelligence/deep learning program effectively analyzed and sorted eye images of people with prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes to…

Research Highlights: Depression and anxiety may accelerate the onset of risk factors for increased heart attack and stroke, according to a Boston-based study. People with a higher genetic sensitivity to stress developed a cardiovascular risk factor at a younger age, than people without the genetic marker. A separate study based in Dallas found that cumulative stress contributed to health behaviors — such as smoking — that negatively affect cardiovascular health and potentially increasing plaque buildup in the arteries and other known cardiovascular disease risk factors. Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 DALLAS, Nov. 6,…

Research Highlights: High blood pressure risk was higher among adolescent girls with a condition associated with irregular menstrual periods called polycystic ovary syndrome, compared to teens without this condition, according to a study of girls between 13-17 years of age. In a separate study of women younger than age 50, those with painful menstrual periods had a notably higher risk of heart disease compared with those women without the condition known as dysmenorrhea. Researchers of both studies suggest future investigations focus on how these reproductive conditions may impact women’s long-term cardiovascular disease risk. Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m.…

(izusek/E+, via Getty Images) Spanish Regular mammograms are used to screen women for breast cancer. But new research suggests that images showing calcium buildup in a woman’s chest arteries could help predict a woman’s risk for serious cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack or stroke. It suggests something. The findings even suggest that the presence of breast artery calcification may be a better predictor of cardiovascular disease in some women than currently used risk tools, a much-needed This provides an opportunity for prevention. The study will be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions meeting in Philadelphia on November…

Inflammation of the heart and other organs is a possible complication of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Inflammation of the heart and other organs is a possible complication of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. What you need to knowResearch has shown that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can directly infect the brain, lungs and other tissues. Less is known about how it affects the arteries of the heart, and scientists don’t fully understand why people with COVID-19 are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke up to a year after infection.In a study supported…

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Just 37 days after taking the helm of United Airlines, during a turbulent time for the storied company, Oscar Munoz suddenly found his life in jeopardy while returning from an early morning training session. Looking back, Oscar, now retired as United Airlines’ CEO and executive chairman, lived an active lifestyle as a marathon runner and triathlete and maintained a strict vegan diet, but it never occurred to him that he was suffering from heart disease. I couldn’t think of it. One October morning, his knee gave way. He remembers thinking, “That was weird,” but in a recent conversation with a…

In the United States and many parts of the world, streptococcal infections can be treated early with penicillin and pose a minimal threat to health. However, for people living in areas with limited access to health care, untreated infections can pose serious health consequences. This includes developing rheumatic heart disease, a potentially fatal condition. In 2021, researchers gathered for a three-day workshop to discuss how to coordinate global research to better prevent and treat these late-stage risks. Their findings were published as a special supplement. BMJ Global Health. Dr. Mary Masterson, director of the Implementation Science Program within NHLBI’s Center…

Overview Coronavirus Enlarge image Close Coronavirus Coronavirus Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause respiratory illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). COVID-19, also called coronavirus disease 2019, is a sickness caused by a virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This virus is a coronavirus. Coronavirus is a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Many people with COVID-19…

Have you heard that shoveling snow can cause a heart attack? Actually, there is some truth to this. The physical demands of shoveling snow are certainly a factor, but even people who are used to yard work can be affected. Extremely cold temperatures can make your heart work harder to keep your body from freezing to death, especially if your heart’s pumping function is already impaired by an existing medical condition.A growing number of studies are uncovering a link between environmental temperature and heart health. And it’s not just the cold that’s of concern: studies have shown that outdoor temperatures…