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AI-enhanced ECG was better than standard blood tests in identifying which patients have severe Left Ventricular Systolic dysfunction (LVSD) (35% or less of blood in the heart pumped out with each contraction), with a performance measure of 0.89 vs. 0.80.

Artificial intelligence-enhanced ECGs may speed up cardiac failure diagnosis, treatment

Aug 05, 2020 16:02

AI-enhanced ECG was better than standard blood tests in identifying which patients have severe Left Ventricular Systolic dysfunction (LVSD) (35% or less of blood in the heart pumped out with each contraction), with a performance measure of 0.89 vs. 0.80. read more

They should understand that medical facilities are safe places with secure protocols to keep patients protected

Heart patients should not delay hospital visits due to Covid-19 fears

May 03, 2020 19:31

They should understand that medical facilities are safe places with secure protocols to keep patients protected read more

It looks like the Apple Watch has saved one more life. A teenager in Oklahoma has credited the Apple Watch for alerting him about a serious heart condition that would have otherwise gone undetected.

Apple Watch saves another life: Alerts 13-year-old about a serious, undetected heart condition

Feb 18, 2020 18:26

It looks like the Apple Watch has saved one more life. A teenager in Oklahoma has credited the Apple Watch for alerting him about a serious heart condition that would have otherwise gone undetected. read more

According to the researchers, obesity also increases the risk of diabetes 2. A woman with diabetes has a much higher relative risk of heart complications and death than a man.

More women than men die of heart failure. Here’s why

Jan 07, 2020 14:33

According to the researchers, obesity also increases the risk of diabetes 2. A woman with diabetes has a much higher relative risk of heart complications and death than a man. read more

Researchers have recently found that health problems linked to air pollution could be more higher than previously thought.

Air pollution impact on health worse than previously thought

Dec 01, 2019 14:56

Researchers have recently found that health problems linked to air pollution could be more higher than previously thought. read more

Taller people are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other complications.

Taller people may develop atrial fibrillation

Nov 18, 2019 12:53

Taller people are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other complications. read more

During an average of seven years of follow-up, researchers found that women who had experienced premature menopause were significantly more likely to develop conventional heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high levels of “bad” cholesterol...

Early menopause may raise the risk of cardiovascular issues

Nov 12, 2019 16:16

During an average of seven years of follow-up, researchers found that women who had experienced premature menopause were significantly more likely to develop conventional heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high levels of “bad” cholesterol... read more

The calculator which can accurately predict whether a patient with type 2 diabetes and obesity will die or develop serious complications including a heart attack, heart failure and diabetic kidney disease.

Novel risk calculator predicts when you will die

Nov 06, 2019 12:56

The calculator which can accurately predict whether a patient with type 2 diabetes and obesity will die or develop serious complications including a heart attack, heart failure and diabetic kidney disease. read more

Contrary to available research, a new study suggests that regardless of intensity or duration, any level of exercise resulted in improved health of blood vessels in heart.

Exercise can benefit heart failure patients

Oct 24, 2019 11:38

Contrary to available research, a new study suggests that regardless of intensity or duration, any level of exercise resulted in improved health of blood vessels in heart. read more

The impact of napping on heart health has been hotly contested since many of the published studies on the topic have failed to consider napping frequency.

Daytime napping lowers risk of heart attack

Sep 10, 2019 14:13

The impact of napping on heart health has been hotly contested since many of the published studies on the topic have failed to consider napping frequency. read more

Minute-by-minute images captured by these little ‘eyes’ provide valuable data on diet, exercise and medication adherence that can then be used to fine-tune self-management.

Wearable cameras can improve life quality of heart patients

Sep 01, 2019 14:14

Minute-by-minute images captured by these little ‘eyes’ provide valuable data on diet, exercise and medication adherence that can then be used to fine-tune self-management. read more

According to the International Diabetes Federation, currently 415 million adults world-wide live with diabetes, with approximately 199 million of them being women.

Diabetes-heart failure link stronger in women, says Oxford study

Jul 22, 2019 17:33

According to the International Diabetes Federation, currently 415 million adults world-wide live with diabetes, with approximately 199 million of them being women. read more

Type 1 diabetes is associated with a 47% excess risk of heart failure in women compared to men, whilst type 2 diabetes has a 9% higher excess risk of heart failure for women than men, the research says.

Diabetes-heart failure link stronger in women: Oxford study

Jul 22, 2019 07:45

Type 1 diabetes is associated with a 47% excess risk of heart failure in women compared to men, whilst type 2 diabetes has a 9% higher excess risk of heart failure for women than men, the research says. read more

Prosecutors say Niels Hoegel, a second-generation caregiver, was drunk on power over his ailing patients, whom he picked off at random out of “boredom”.

German serial killer nurse picked victims at random out of ‘boredom’

Jun 04, 2019 11:47

Prosecutors say Niels Hoegel, a second-generation caregiver, was drunk on power over his ailing patients, whom he picked off at random out of “boredom”. read more