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‘Foot-recognition’ AI scanner can prevent heart failure hospitalisations

New research from the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester suggests that a home device that scans a person's feet as they get out of bed could help detect early signs of worsening heart failure, potentially keeping them out of hospital.

Study reveals overwhelming heart disease risk among U.S. adults

Statistics show an increased risk of heart disease among adults in the United States.

New study links alcohol consumption in women to increased risk of heart disease

Scientists reveal the link between alcohol consumption and heart disease, particularly among young to middle-aged women.

Cannabis use linked to increased risk of heart attack and stroke

Analysis of over 430,000 adults in the United States has unveiled concerning connections between cannabis consumption and heightened risks of heart attack and stroke.

Salt substitute reduces hypertension risk in elderly adults

Researchers reveal that replacing regular salt with a salt substitute can significantly reduce the risk of hypertension in older adults without increasing the risk of low blood pressure episodes.

Heart regeneration: Uncovering the heart’s hidden healing potential

Looking into the microenvironment of heart regeneration instead of a specific cell type may answer those affected by heart disease worldwide.

New scientific statement raises awareness of heart disease risks for women

Recent evidence reveals the risks and challenges women face regarding heart disease, emphasising the urgent need to prioritise heart health among women.

Machine learning tool unveils promising drugs to minimise harmful scarring post heart attack

Scientists at the University of Virginia have used the power of machine learning to identify potential drugs that could significantly reduce harmful scarring following a heart attack or other injuries.

Skin cancer mutation offers hope for healing broken hearts

Is there a way to mend a broken heart? Biomedical engineers have found a potential way to mend a broken heart using a genetic mutation commonly associated with skin cancers.

Tackling the ‘ticking time bomb’ of cardiovascular disease

The NHS Long Term Plan identifies cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a clinical priority and the single biggest opportunity to save lives.

Limited usefulness of genetic risk scores in disease prediction

Polygenic risk scores, used to estimate an individual's genetic risk for common diseases, including heart disease, need to catch up in their predictive capabilities, as highlighted by a recent study led by UCL researchers.

Cannabis use disorder linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

A study highlights a 60% increased cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with cannabis use disorder, concerns about heart attacks.

Can cardiac devices be affected by electric vehicles?

High-power electric vehicle chargers could have electromagnetic interference with cardiac devices, which researchers look at with consideration of safety.

Healthcare app to assess out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients

A prototype healthcare app aims to revolutionise treatment for patients who suffer a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital.

The ‘night owl’ sleep cycle is more likely to induce type 2 diabetes

Depending on your sleep cycle, whether you’re an early bird or a night owl can make a huge difference in your physical health.

Unusual signs and symptoms of raised cholesterol

Many people only become aware for the first time that they have a high cholesterol level, only when they are admitted to hospital with a heart attack.

Black patients and women less likely to receive care for heart failure

Black patients and female patients with heart failure who qualify as candidates for surgery have a lower chance of getting that operation than white patients or male patients.

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