A “Silent Killer” With No Treatment – Scientists Develop Game-Changing Drug
A new drug presents the world’s first treatment for Lipoprotein(a), a predominantly genetic type of cholesterol that elevates the risk of cardiac arrest or stroke….
Heart Attack News
Read about what scientists are discovering about heart attacks at SciTechDaily.com. Heart attacks (myocardial infarctions) occur when blood flow to the heart is blocked or reduced. Symptoms are characterized by acute chest pain, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Heart attacks can increase the likelihood of cardiac arrest, which is why research is being conducted on how to reduce the severity of this event.
Shock to the Heart: Defibrillators Boost Cardiac Arrest Survival Even With Fast Ambulance Arrival
Using a defibrillator on a cardiac arrest victim improves 30-day survival even when the ambulance response times are as short as two minutes. This revelation…
Recent Study Questions Safety of New Anti-Osteoporosis Drug
The study analyzed the genetic data of nearly 34,000 people. A study led by the University of Bristol, recently published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, highlights…
Vitamin D Supplements May Reduce Risk of Heart Attacks and Major Cardiovascular Events
Findings show monthly vitamin D may prevent heart attacks in over 60s. Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as…
Two Years of Life – The Hidden Cost of COVID for Heart Attack Patients
A study recently published in the European Heart Journal – Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC),…
Johns Hopkins Research Links Heart Attacks With Faster Cognitive Decline
Research by Johns Hopkins Medicine, published in JAMA Neurology, shows a link between heart attacks and faster cognitive decline over the years following the event….
Ladies First: Women More Likely To Die After Heart Attack Than Men
According to a study presented at Heart Failure 2023, women are over twice as likely to die after a heart attack compared to men. This…
Double Danger for Young Women: High Risk of Rehospitalization After Heart Attack
NIH-supported findings identify risk factors in women and suggest the need for closer monitoring. A study funded by the National Institutes of Health shows that…
New Study: Aircraft Noise Can Damage the Heart
New research indicates that aircraft noise exacerbates the damage caused by myocardial infarction. Traffic noise may be a significant factor in the progression and worsening…
Beware of Keto Diet: May Be Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attacks and Cardiovascular Disease
Popular weight-loss diet also associated with higher levels of LDL cholesterol. The ketogenic or “keto” diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and…
Dramatic Drop in U.S. Heart Attack Deaths Over the Past Two Decades
Encouraging reductions in racial disparities were also observed. The U.S. not only saw a significant decline in the overall rate of heart attack-related deaths in…
Researchers Warn: Popular Sugar-Free Sweetener Linked to Higher Rates of Heart Attack and Stroke
Cleveland Clinic research showcases the need for further safety studies. New Cleveland Clinic research showed that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an…
Researchers in China Use Radiomics To Predict Heart Attacks
Researchers are using an approach called radiomics to predict future cardiac events like heart attacks, according to a study published today (February 14, 2023) in…
31% Lower Risk of Death: A Safer and More Effective Drug for Treating the Most Serious Type of Heart Attacks
Bivalirudin was discovered to be both safer and more effective than heparin in the treatment of heart attack patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Recent research…
Heart Attack on a Chip: Replicating Key Aspects of America’s No. 1 Killer
USC researchers Megan McCain and postdoc Megan Rexius-Hall have engineered a microscale model that can replicate key aspects of myocardial infarction and might one day…
Scientists Discover That the “Love Hormone” Could Actually Heal Your Heart
Researchers have found that oxytocin, sometimes known as the “love hormone,” may one day help heal damaged hearts after a heart attack. The neurohormone oxytocin is…
COVID-19 Surges Linked To Spike in Heart Attack Deaths – “Like Nothing Seen Before”
New study shows heart attack increase has been most prominent in young adults, especially those ages 25-44. Researchers at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai…
Researchers Find Link Between Artificial Sweeteners and Heart Disease
These food additives “should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar,” argue researchers. A potential direct association between higher artificial sweetener consumption…