• [6] Coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease involve atherosclerosis . (wikipedia.org)
  • [14] [15] Coronary artery disease and stroke account for 80% of CVD deaths in males and 75% of CVD deaths in females. (wikipedia.org)
  • [2] The average age of death from coronary artery disease in the developed world is around 80, while it is around 68 in the developing world. (wikipedia.org)
  • Patients identified as high risk with the lifetime risk approach were more likely to be younger, male, from ethnic minority groups, and have a positive family history of premature coronary heart disease than those identified with the 10 year QRISK2 score. (bmj.com)
  • Coronary heart disease occurs when there is a blockage or insufficient oxygen-rich blood to the heart. (saintfrancishosp.com)
  • The most important of the acquired CVDs are: hypertension,1 stroke, cardiomyopathies, and coronary artery disease. (who.int)
  • The number of cases of coronary heart disease is increasing, though at a slower rate than in Western countries. (who.int)
  • 6. Hypertension is closely related to the risk of stroke, coronary heart disease and cardiac and renal failure. (who.int)
  • Unhealthy diet , i.e. high intake of food and/or imbalanced diet with high amounts of salt, sugar and saturated fat, and poor consumption of fruits and vegetables, increases cholesterol and body weight, leading to hypertension, diabetes and coronary heart disease. (who.int)
  • Science seems to be moving towards an association of the drivers of vascular inflammation that leads to coronary artery disease and other chronic diseases and Alzheimer's, seemingly through insulin resistance. (baptisthealth.net)
  • Premedication for Cardiac Catheterization and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Does It Increase Vascular Access Site Complications? (nursingcenter.com)
  • B. Periodontitis patients are at increased risk thickening of the walls of the large coronary arteries [10]. (dent-wiki.com)
  • OBJECTIVES: We examined the association between Mediterranean-style diet and cognitive decline in women with prevalent vascular disease or ≥3 coronary risk factors. (hal.science)
  • Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of mortality in patients with CKD, with the prevalence of CAD increasing dramatically as GFR decreases below 60-75 ml/min per 1.73 m 2 . (lww.com)
  • The high incidence of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the setting of CKD along with the low utilization of coronary revascularization and standard medical therapies has generated interest in extending this concept to those with CKD and the idea that increased screening for and identification of coronary disease could reduce cardiovascular mortality in CKD. (lww.com)
  • However, it is not clear that routine screening of patients with CKD for coronary disease is appropriate. (lww.com)
  • Whether screening to identify revascularizable coronary disease is warranted in this scenario is, admittedly, a different question. (lww.com)
  • In epidemiologic and interventional studies, hypertriglyceridemia is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). (medscape.com)
  • In comparison, the five risk factors merely account for about 20% of the risk of overall mortality. (bcm.edu)
  • Other interesting findings showed that very high and very low cholesterol levels increased overall mortality, and the significance of all risk factors decreases with age. (bcm.edu)
  • Racist and discriminatory federal, state, and local housing policies significantly contribute to disparities in cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality for individuals that self-identify as Black or African American. (frontiersin.org)
  • Cardiovascular diseases remain the biggest cause of deaths worldwide, though over the last two decades, cardiovascular mortality rates have declined in many high-income countries but have increased at an astonishingly fast rate in low- and middle-income countries. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Higher consumption of fruit and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of all cause mortality, particularly cardiovascular mortality. (greenmedinfo.com)
  • There is a large body of evidence to suggest that there is a higher mortality risk and rate of progression of chronic kidney disease in men compared to women, with the exception being in post-menopausal women and diabetic patients. (news-medical.net)
  • Cardiovascular disease was 16.7 million, or 29.2% of the total mortality in the world according to World Health Report 2003. (dent-wiki.com)
  • Imaging plays an integral role in all aspects of managing heart disease and cardiac imaging is a core competency of cardiologists. (researchgate.net)
  • Fellows learn from a wide variety of clinical pathology and graduate as superb cardiologists capable of treating any cardiovascular patient. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Our multidisciplinary team of dedicated experts includes cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, vascular surgeons, vascular medicine specialists, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants, all committed to providing our patients with quality, accessible cardiovascular care. (enh.org)
  • Improved understanding of vascular biology is crucial for all cardiologists, and particularly interventional cardiologists, as maintenance of a competently functioning endothelium is critical for long-term vascular health. (nature.com)
  • Being in a depressive state or feeling down can make one skip a meal or overindulge in comfort foods, have sleep difficulties, smoke, or not want to exercise, and these are all risk factors for poor cardiovascular health and cardiovascular disease," said the study's lead author Dr. Yaa A. Kwapong . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • 1. The burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is increasing rapidly in Africa and this group of diseases is now becoming a public health problem throughout the WHO African Region. (who.int)
  • 4. The growth in the incidence of CVDs in Africa is linked to the adoption of lifestyles that, along with other factors, increase the possibility of being affected by these diseases. (who.int)
  • The first set of risk factors for CVDs, which include family or personal history of cardiovascular disease, race ,2 gender 3 and age ,4 are not modifiable by interventions. (who.int)
  • 1Hypertension is a risk factor for CVDs and a CVD itself. (who.int)
  • 5Diabetes is a disease affecting several organs of the body and is also a risk factor for CVDs. (who.int)
  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) comprise disorders and conditions related to circulatory system which include heart and vascular system. (ipsnews.net)
  • Usually associated with a build-up of fat in the arteries and increased risk of blood clots, cardiovascular diseases are associated with damage to arteries in the brain, heart, kidneys and eyes. (saintfrancishosp.com)
  • Porphyromonas gingivalis and Streptococcus sanguis Express virulence factors that encourage clot and blood clots [11,12]. (dent-wiki.com)
  • Pharmacists should ensure that patients have access to all the resources needed to control blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin and should edu- cate patients to ensure they take the steps necessary to minimize risks for complications. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Cardiovascular disease and dementia frequently occur together in elderly people. (medicalxpress.com)
  • There is currently no cure for dementia and few effective preventative strategies have been found, so it is important to better understand the underlying pathology of disease such that more effective treatments may be developed. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • One study published in 2022 found that patients with a CV risk trajectory that was progressing were associated with elevated AD and vascular dementia risk whereas patients with stable or controlled CV risk were not. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • 140 mmHg in midlife associated with a 1.77-times higher risk for dementia in later life. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • Hypotension in late life may also contribute to dementia risk as late-life hypotension and low diastolic blood pressure were found to show a greater risk for the development of AD and cognitive impairment. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • The same study found that patients who had a diastolic blood pressure of 90-100 mmHg in later life were associated with a 23% lower risk for dementia. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • A study published in 2018 and a meta-analysis found that patients with AD, dementia, or vascular dementia had elevated homocysteine compared with healthy controls. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • Review authors hypothesized the following mechanism of how these CV risk factors contribute to AD and dementia risk and pathology. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • Although not significantly increased, there was an elevated risk of CJD for subjects with a family history of dementia, a history of poliomyelitis, subjects employed as health professionals, and subjects ever exposed to cows and sheep. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Research continues to indicate that problems with the vascular system - the heart and blood vessels that supply blood to the brain - can contribute to the development of dementia. (baptisthealth.net)
  • Dementia can be caused by a number of disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, strokes, brain tumors, and late-stage Parkinson's disease. (baptisthealth.net)
  • Risk factors include aging and a family history of dementia. (baptisthealth.net)
  • Subjects Patients aged 30-84 years who were free of cardiovascular disease and not taking statins between 1 January 1994 and 30 April 2010: 2 343 759 in the derivation dataset, and 1 267 159 in the validation dataset. (bmj.com)
  • Results Across all the 1 267 159 patients in the validation dataset, the 50th, 75th, 90th, and 95th centile values for lifetime risk were 31%, 39%, 50%, and 57% respectively. (bmj.com)
  • Of the 10% of patients in the validation cohort classified at highest risk with either the lifetime risk model or the 10 year risk model, only 18 385(14.5%) were at high risk on both measures. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions Compared with using a 10 year QRISK2 score, a lifetime risk score will tend to identify patients for intervention at a younger age. (bmj.com)
  • 1 National policies now support targeting of interventions to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease among high risk patients. (bmj.com)
  • Applying this 20% risk threshold for intervention may not identify younger patients who, because of their age, have a low absolute 10 year risk but who have a high relative risk compared with their peers. (bmj.com)
  • Some argue that younger patients with an adverse risk profile may have more to gain during their lifetime if interventions are started at a younger age rather than waiting until they cross the 20% threshold. (bmj.com)
  • One safety concern is that pomegranate juice contains a high level of potassium, so potassium overload is a risk, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease and dietary potassium restrictions. (medscape.com)
  • I think before we conclude that we should be giving our patients pomegranate juice, we need to do bigger studies in other settings [with] more diverse populations and, of course, look beyond just the risk factors that they measured. (medscape.com)
  • The negative results of this reanalysis reassures the absence of a common risk factor in all CJD patients. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Effect of cranberry supplementation on liver enzymes and cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with nafld: a randomized clinical trial. (cranberryinstitute.org)
  • Background We aimed to evaluate the effect of cranberry supplementation on serum liver enzymes, hepatic steatosis, and cardiometabolic risk factors in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFLD). (cranberryinstitute.org)
  • Systems-based practic e - fellows develop a larger awareness of the availability and proper utilization of resources when caring for cardiovascular patients. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Patients who have stage three or four chronic kidney disease are at a higher risk of progressing to either end-stage renal disease or death. (news-medical.net)
  • Family members of chronic kidney disease patients have a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease. (news-medical.net)
  • According to a longitudinal study between 1995 and 2003 in the United States, nearly 23% of dialysis patients were found to have close relatives with early-stage renal disease. (news-medical.net)
  • There is a strong correlation between diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is the leading cause of death in patients with diabetes . (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Sedentary lifestyle, changing dietary habits and surge in associated risk factors are likely to increase the number of patients with cardiovascular diseases. (ipsnews.net)
  • In the general population, screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in asymptomatic patients requires testing for risk factors and risk assessment. (lww.com)
  • On the basis of these recommendations, a predisposition against the routine screening of "low or moderate risk" asymptomatic patients with CKD for CAD is prudent. (lww.com)
  • The role of risk factors such as inflammation and lipid markers such as lipoprotein (a) have been identified and ways to manage these are currently being investigated. (bcm.edu)
  • Here, we review these societal and structural factors and then link them with biological processes such as telomere shortening, allostatic load, oxidative stress, and tissue inflammation. (frontiersin.org)
  • We propose that racial residential segregation and discrimination increases tissue inflammation and cytokine production, resulting in dysregulated immune signaling, which promotes plaque formation and cardiovascular disease. (frontiersin.org)
  • Physiologically, depression or mood disorders increase one's stress hormones, inflammation, and affect glucose and lipid homeostasis, which may all with time lead to cardiovascular disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Review the potential therapeutic targets in the treatment of vascular inflammation: current and future research. (pcna.net)
  • Vascular endothelial cells normally provide an efficient barrier against thrombosis, lipid uptake, and inflammation. (nature.com)
  • Peripheral arterial disease occurs when there is a blockage in the arteries, usually in the legs. (saintfrancishosp.com)
  • In HIV-infected subjects, the stiffness of large arteries is mainly associated with traditional risk factors and not to the HIV infection per se. (nih.gov)
  • Cardiovascular disease or heart disease are a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins). (medicalxpress.com)
  • Although lifestyle interventions at an earlier age could be advantageous, there would be small gains under the age of 65, and medical interventions carry risks as soon as they are initiated. (bmj.com)
  • However, these factors are either already taken care of through other initiatives or programmes (reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention and control), need more research or are not amenable to cost-effective preventive interventions. (who.int)
  • To help clinicians determine the potential need for cardiovascular interventions, The American Heart Association recommends performing a 10-year risk assessment such as the Framingham risk score (which includes age, sex, and blood pressure) to assess 10-year risk of CVD beginning at age 40 and repeating every 5 years. (lww.com)
  • PDAY) showed vascular injury accumulates from adolescence, making primary prevention efforts necessary from childhood. (medicalxpress.com)
  • The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines 1 recommend considering statin treatment for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in all adults with type 1 diabetes, and offering statin treatment to adults with type 1 diabetes who are older than 40 years of age or who have had diabetes for more than 10 years. (uk.com)
  • Advances in prevention, diagnosis, screening and treatment of cardiovascular disease depend on research discoveries. (enh.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease and vascular risk factors increase rates of cognitive impairment, but very little is known regarding prevention in this high-risk group. (hal.science)
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S., high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. (ipsnews.net)
  • Thus, our efforts should be concentrated not only on cardiovascular disease treatment and prevention, but also on health promotion and primordial prevention. (revespcardiol.org)
  • The average UK adult consumes less than three portions of fruit and vegetables daily, despite evidence to suggest that consuming five portions daily could help prevent chronic diseases. (cambridge.org)
  • Two randomised controlled cross-over intervention studies investigating the effects of chronic and acute consumption of commercially-available fruit- and vegetable-puree-based drinks (FVPD) on bioavailability, antioxidant status and CVD risk factors are described. (cambridge.org)
  • Effects of chronic consumption of specific fruit (berries, citrus and cherries) on CVD risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (cranberryinstitute.org)
  • Forty-five chronic ( 1 week) randomised controlled trials assessing CVD risk factors including endothelial (dys)function, blood pressure (BP), blood lipids and inflammatory biomarkers were included. (cranberryinstitute.org)
  • He explores genetic components of chronic metabolic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and obesity, through integrative genetic studies, also called "systems genetics. (usda.gov)
  • Randomized crossover clinical trial of coenzyme Q10 and nicotinamide riboside in chronic kidney disease. (usda.gov)
  • Chronic kidney disease is defined as damage of the renal parenchyma that results in chronic deterioration of kidney function and may result in progression to end-stage renal disease. (news-medical.net)
  • There are five stages of kidney damage in chronic kidney disease that range from mild kidney dysfunction to complete failure. (news-medical.net)
  • The burden of chronic kidney disease is increasing worldwide and is becoming increasingly prevalent in developing countries. (news-medical.net)
  • chronic kidney disease is found to incur an 8-to-10-fold increased risk for these conditions. (news-medical.net)
  • There is a heritable component associated with chronic kidney disease, as established by genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and GWAS meta-analyses. (news-medical.net)
  • These genetic markers do not account for the totality of susceptibility to chronic kidney disease, despite a genetic association being established, causal pathways are incompletely understood. (news-medical.net)
  • As such, several other factors contribute to the susceptibility of developing chronic kidney disease. (news-medical.net)
  • There are several risk factors associated with the development of chronic kidney disease. (news-medical.net)
  • While the prevalence of chronic kidney disease tends to be greater in women, the disease is typically more severe in men, who also have an increased risk of end-stage renal disease. (news-medical.net)
  • Chronic kidney disease is more prevalent among men than women. (news-medical.net)
  • Consequently, it is advised that those with chronic kidney disease should have high-risk family members screened. (news-medical.net)
  • con committedly, chronic kidney disease may be a risk factor for cancer, and there is a strong association between the two conditions due to the commonality of risk factors, often toxins. (news-medical.net)
  • Literature has demonstrated that compared with the general population, those who receive a kidney transplant as a result of chronic kidney disease have a three to four-fold increase in overall cancer risk. (news-medical.net)
  • Following core cardiovascular training, Fellows are provided an opportunity to concentrate on sub-specialized training and research with advanced training in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure and transplant. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • [3] Most cardiovascular disease affects older adults. (wikipedia.org)
  • The results described in this paper indicate that mercury exposure, even at low doses, affects endothelial and cardiovascular function. (hindawi.com)
  • Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., chief population health officer for Baptist Health and chief of cardiology at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. (baptisthealth.net)
  • Dr. Yu-Ming Ni , cardiologist of Non-Invasive Cardiology at MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute at Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA, was not involved in the study. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Fellows are integrated into all aspects of the Division of Cardiology and the CardioVascular Center , providing bedside care, mastering procedural skills and participating in educational and research activities. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program exposes trainees to an excellent case mix during their monthly rotations through the various subspecialties in cardiology. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of premature death and a major cause of disability in the UK. (bmj.com)
  • In this address, the AHA declared structural racism a key cause of premature death from cardiovascular disease ( 3 ) and called for change through strategic goals and increased focus on health equity ( 3 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The percentage of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease range from 4% in high-income countries to 42% in low-income countries. (medicalxpress.com)
  • We feature skilled, experienced specialists trained in every heart or vascular specialty. (enh.org)
  • Now continuing these studies, Dr. Bennett is working to identify the interaction of groups of genes, also called biologic networks regulating TMAO levels and affecting cardiovascular disease. (usda.gov)
  • Recent developments in biologic cardiovascular drugs such as Pfizer's PCSK9 inhibitor, Esperion Therapeutics' novel LDL-lowering drug ETC-1002 and Merck's CETP inhibitor anacetrapib, uncovers the potential of these drugs. (ipsnews.net)
  • Importantly, CYP epoxygenase-derived EETs are involved in the maintenance of cardiovascular homeostasis. (frontiersin.org)
  • Our leading specialists are recognized as national innovators in the latest therapies and non-invasive procedures for a whole host of diseases and disorders related to the cardiac and vascular systems. (enh.org)
  • It is a non-communicable disease that includes a range of physiological disorders which are attributed to abnormal renal function and its progressive decline infiltration rate (the glomerular filtration rate). (news-medical.net)
  • The global cardiovascular drugs market was valued approximately US$ 80.0 Bn in 2016 and is anticipated to register CAGR of over 1.0% from 2017 to 2025 to reach value of approximately US$ 91.0 Bn by 2025. (ipsnews.net)
  • Dr. Bennett's studies examine the relationship among many types of data such as genetic variants, gene expression levels and metabolite levels and how these interact to increase susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. (usda.gov)
  • This review clearly demonstrates that regardless of amyloid-β and tau pathology levels, the consequences of CV risk factors […] lead to increased synaptic loss and eventually cognitive impairment. (psychiatryadvisor.com)
  • [3] Rheumatic heart disease may follow untreated strep throat . (wikipedia.org)
  • [3] Treating people who have strep throat with antibiotics can decrease the risk of rheumatic heart disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Symptoms of peripheral heart disease may include dull or cramping leg pain, hair loss on the legs and feet, numbness and weakness of the legs and persistent ulcers on the legs and feet. (saintfrancishosp.com)
  • Each year, heart disease kills more Americans than cancer. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Rheumatic heart disease remains a major health concern in the Region. (who.int)
  • 3Men tend to develop heart disease earlier than women. (who.int)
  • 4The older the people, the greater the chances of their developing heart disease and stroke. (who.int)
  • The adequate delivery of cardiac imaging services requires expertise in both imaging methodology - with specific adaptations to imaging of the heart - as well as intricate knowledge of heart disease. (researchgate.net)
  • For many years, we have seen an association between heart disease and later-in-life cognitive decline. (baptisthealth.net)
  • It's just another classic example of how grief and emotional trauma can influence the risk for heart disease. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • From sophisticated genetic testing to the latest imaging techniques, our integrated cardiovascular team uses cutting-edge tools to determine risk and detect heart disease in its earliest stages. (enh.org)
  • Dr. Bennett, with his passion to help prevent heart disease, researches the role of the human diet and nutrition as it relates to heart disease. (usda.gov)
  • 1 In 2015, diabetes was the seventh leading cause of death, with heart disease as the leading cause. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • 65 years with diabetes die from some form of heart disease, and adults with diabetes are 2 to 4 times more likely to die from heart disease than adults without the condition (figure 1 4 ). (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Dr. Bennett focuses on the role of a particular metabolite (TMAO) which appears to change with diet, and is predictive of cardiovascular disease in humans. (usda.gov)
  • Launch of PCSK9 inhibitors (Praluent) for treating hyperlipidemia in 2016 is likely to fuel expansion of anti-hyperlipidemia drugs market segment by 2025 augmenting global cardiovascular drugs market. (ipsnews.net)
  • Geographically, North America captured lion's share of global cardiovascular drugs market in 2016. (ipsnews.net)
  • [3] It is estimated that dietary risk factors are associated with 53% of CVD deaths. (wikipedia.org)
  • According to the World Health Report 2001, cardiovascular diseases accounted for 9.2% of the total deaths in the Region in 2000 (more than the deaths caused by malaria) as compared with 8.15% in 1990. (who.int)
  • Aims Left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LSVD) is a heterogeneous condition with several factors influencing prognosis. (researchgate.net)
  • This framework has the power to link structural racism not only to cardiovascular disease, but also to cancer. (frontiersin.org)
  • In recent years, cardiovascular risk in women has been increasing and has killed more women than breast cancer. (medicalxpress.com)
  • A controversial study suggests that smacking children may put them at a greater risk of developing cancer later on in life. (healthynewage.com)
  • Here we highlight three key housing policies - "redlining," zoning, and the construction of highways - which have wrought a powerful, sustained, and destructive impact on cardiovascular health in Black/African American communities. (frontiersin.org)
  • At the root of these policy decisions are longstanding, toxic societal factors including racism, segregation, and discrimination, which also serve to perpetuate racial inequities in cardiovascular health. (frontiersin.org)
  • There is substantial evidence that racial discrimination is an important factor undermining the health of Black/African American men and women relative to Whites ( 2 , 4 , 5 , 8 , 9 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • A study found that depression and poor mental health are linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease among young adults. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A study of over half a million people aged 18 to 49 finds a strong association between depression and cardiovascular disease and poor cardiovascular health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Study participants who reported having 1 to 13 days of poor mental health in the past 30 days had 1.5 times the cardiovascular disease risk of those reporting no such days. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For those reporting 14 to 30 days of poor mental health, the risk of cardiovascular disease was even higher: 2.3 times the risk of people reporting no such days. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For people with any of the poor heart health risk factors listed above who are prone to depression, the study underscores the importance of seeking professional help with one's mental health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This study highlights the intersection of mental health and cardiovascular health and adds to the body of literature about the importance of psychological/ mental wellbeing in promoting cardiovascular Health. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • DESIGN/PARTICIPANTS/SETTING: Prospective cohort study among 2,504 women participants in the Women's Antioxidant Cardiovascular Study (WACS), a cohort of female health professionals. (hal.science)
  • In its liquid form, the elemental mercury (Hg 0 ) is poorly absorbed and presents little health risk. (hindawi.com)
  • Cardiovascular health promotion in childhood: the si! (revespcardiol.org)
  • Given the enormous extent of the problem and the complexity of its causes, which include cultural, social, political, and health care factors, an equally sophisticated and comprehensive strategy is required to combat cardiovascular disease on a global scale. (revespcardiol.org)
  • With lifestyle changes and medications, we have all the tools necessary to reduce heart attacks and strokes by over half in middle aged people, and I believe that the reduction could be much greater if we began earlier in life," said Ballantyne, who also is chief of cardiovascular research at Baylor. (bcm.edu)
  • In fact, in addition to their potent vasodilating effect, EETs have potent anti-inflammatory properties, inhibit platelet aggregation, promote fibrinolysis, and reduce vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation. (frontiersin.org)
  • 3. It is important to note, however, there is sufficient evidence to show that the treatment of periodontitis can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. (dent-wiki.com)
  • Dr. Bennett is excited to use these methods to investigate the effects of specific dietary components on metabolic diseases. (usda.gov)
  • The heart-healthy Mediterranean-type dietary pattern may beneficially influence both vascular and cognitive outcomes. (hal.science)
  • Aortic disease is the collective term of conditions that affect the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body. (saintfrancishosp.com)
  • An aneurysm is the most common aortic disease. (saintfrancishosp.com)
  • We used multivariable linear regression to investigate factors associated with cf-PWV and whether HIV was independently associated with aortic stiffness and propensity score weighting to control for imbalances between groups. (nih.gov)
  • The training program has a rich tradition of training well-rounded physicians in all aspects of cardiovascular medicine. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • Periodontal infections in the bacteremias that can have systemic effects on the vascular system. (dent-wiki.com)
  • The consortium, under the leadership of the University of Heart & Vascular Center of the Medical Center of Hamburg-Eppendorf and the German Center for Cardiovascular Research, used data from 112 studies consisting of 1.5 million people from 34 different countries. (bcm.edu)
  • The second, that the other half of heart attacks and strokes cannot be explained with these risk factors and more work and research is needed to find additional causes. (bcm.edu)
  • While intensifying treatment of these traditional risk factors has continued to show additional value, current research focuses on how to identify and mitigate the 'residual risk. (bcm.edu)
  • In autumn 2009 I took up my current position as Reader in Cardiovascular Imaging and Centre Lead in the new Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Centre funded through the NIHR Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit. (researchgate.net)
  • Participation in cardiovascular research is an important part of the fellowship program at Tufts Medical Center. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • The impact of periodontitis treatment on cardiovascular disease is an area of ongoing research. (dent-wiki.com)
  • Revista Española de Cardiología is an international scientific journal devoted to the publication of research articles on cardiovascular medicine. (revespcardiol.org)