Research found moderate physical activity reduces risk of acute cardiovascular event by over 30%, and CVD mortality by 54%. Regular exercise is associated with lower risk, even with other health factors.
A novel activity tracker personalizes exercise based on heart rate data, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death. The tracker's algorithm translates heart rate data into a simple score, with scores above 100 associated with reduced mortality risk.
A study found that alcohol-related hospitalization is associated with a doubled risk of ischemic stroke in low-risk patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The study included over 25,000 patients and showed that age and alcohol-related hospitalization were significant predictors of stroke risk.
The new guidelines aim to improve outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation by integrating input from different specialties. They recommend oral anticoagulation with NOACs as the first line treatment for eligible patients, and catheter ablation as a first line treatment for selected patients.
A randomized controlled trial in Brazil found that a school intervention costing less than 20 cents per child stopped unhealthy weight gain and increased fruit consumption. The intervention promoted physical activity, healthy eating habits, and reduced BMI in children.
A recent study published by the European Society of Cardiology found that direct catheter-based thrombectomy is as effective as traditional thrombolytic treatment in treating acute ischemic strokes. The procedure was performed in a timely manner and resulted in comparable outcomes, with 41% of patients achieving good functional recover...
The European Society of Cardiology has launched a position paper to tackle the cardiac toxicity of anticancer therapies. The document reviews nine categories of cardiovascular complications and provides recommendations for detection, prevention, and treatment.
Research found that patients with low socioeconomic status have a 36% lower risk of a second event compared to those in the highest income quintile. Being divorced increased the risk by 14%, while education level was also associated with a lower risk, but only after adjusting for income.
The new guidelines recommend individual LDL cholesterol targets based on risk, aiming for at least 50% reduction. Lifestyle and nutrition are emphasized, with goals for body mass index and food preferences.
A new low-cost application has been developed to detect atrial fibrillation using a smartphone's accelerometer and gyroscope. The algorithm achieved sensitivity and specificity rates of over 95%, making it a promising tool for widespread screening and early detection.
A study of over 43,000 patients with atrial fibrillation found that new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) provided similar stroke prevention to warfarin, but caused fewer bleeding incidents. NOACs were associated with a lower risk of intracranial bleeding, particularly when compared to warfarin.