Think Smoking Cannabis Won’t Damage Your Heart? Think Again
Researchers find smoking marijuana poses similar cardiac risks to tobacco, with increased legalization leading to potential heart health issues. Daily users face higher risks of…
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.
Researchers find smoking marijuana poses similar cardiac risks to tobacco, with increased legalization leading to potential heart health issues. Daily users face higher risks of…
By analyzing the outcomes of a routine blood test with an online tool, you can determine your elevated risk of experiencing a heart attack in…
NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use. Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke,…
Analysis of results from international trials question whether current aspirin recommendations apply to all patients. Researchers in heart disease have identified a group of patients…
More frequent use of cannabis was associated with higher odds of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, finds a new study in the Journal of the American Heart…
Clopidogrel is a commonly prescribed medication for preventing subsequent heart attacks after the first occurrence. For it to work effectively, it must be activated within the…
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….
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…
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…
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…
A study recently published in the European Heart Journal – Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC),…
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….
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…
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 research indicates that aircraft noise exacerbates the damage caused by myocardial infarction. Traffic noise may be a significant factor in the progression and worsening…
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…
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…
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…