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Coronary41
Centers11
  • Gulf War illness does not have a diagnostic code, Ahmed said, and was determined from survey responses using a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention case definition. (fox40.com)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. (hhs.gov)
  • As many as 220,000 young people under the age of 20 could have Type 2 diabetes in 2060, which would represent a nearly eight-fold increase, a research team that included scientists from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found. (upi.com)
  • Sutter care centers have comprehensive care for stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases. (sutterhealth.org)
  • The Sutter Health network's Stroke Centers are certified by The Joint Commission. (sutterhealth.org)
  • This is the first advanced-level certification program designed to recognize primary stroke centers that make exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke patients. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Sutter care centers provide emergency stroke care at 13 Primary Stroke Centers and through our Telestroke program. (sutterhealth.org)
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , nearly one in two adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure. (yahoo.com)
  • The investigators analyzed data collected between 2013 and 2019 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a national health survey that collects information regarding chronic health conditions and health-related behaviors annually. (thirdage.com)
  • The opinions expressed by authors contributing to this journal do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the authors' affiliated institutions. (cdc.gov)
Complications10
Atrial fibrillation3
Arteries17
  • The study found that veterans with the illness were more than twice as likely to self-report atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or issues related to plaque buildup that blocks arteries, as veterans who did not have symptoms related to the condition. (fox40.com)
  • The remaining 5-10% of cases are categorized as secondary high blood pressure, defined as high blood pressure due to an identifiable cause, such as chronic kidney disease, narrowing of the kidney arteries, an endocrine disorder, or the use of birth control pills. (wikipedia.org)
  • The plaques in arteries that break off and cause heart attacks later in life take years to develop. (heart.org)
  • This buildup of plaque can result in the narrowing of arteries, which makes it harder for blood to flow and can result in a heart attack or stroke. (everydayhealth.com)
  • High blood pressure greatly increases your risk of heart disease and stroke as well as damaged arteries," says Brett Carroll, MD , Director of Vascular Medicine in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's CardioVascular Institute and Medical Director of the Aortic Center . (bidmc.org)
  • They were also 6% more likely to have a second procedure to open their arteries if they had one following their heart attack. (heart.org)
  • In the study, people with an autoimmune disease were less likely to have a procedure called a heart catheterization to examine narrowed arteries. (heart.org)
  • Researchers lacked information about the anatomy of patients' arteries and the severity of their autoimmune diseases that might have helped them understand treatment decision-making. (heart.org)
  • These arteries and their branches supply all parts of the heart muscle with blood. (medicinenet.com)
  • The researchers used hospital records to determine who experienced a heart attack, stroke or surgery to open clogged arteries during the course of the study. (inquirer.net)
  • They also found that drinking one or more sugary beverages every day was linked with nearly a 20% higher risk of having cardiovascular disease, a 21% higher risk of having a stroke, and with a 26% higher change of needing a procedure to open clogged arteries, such as angioplasty, compared to women who rarely or never drank sugary beverages. (inquirer.net)
  • In addition, too much sugar in the blood is associated with oxidative stress and inflammation, insulin resistance, unhealthy cholesterol profiles and type 2 diabetes, conditions that are strongly linked to the development of atherosclerosis, the slow narrowing of the arteries that underlies most cardiovascular disease," said Anderson. (inquirer.net)
  • Peripheral arteries are those that are away from the heart, such as in the legs, arms, head or stomach. (valleybaptist.net)
  • In writing his book Hidden Causes of Heart Attack and Stroke, author-researcher Christian Wilde sought to learn how elevated fibrinogen and other inflammatory markers like CRP can cause calcification in arteries and heart valves and increase risk of stroke. (oneradionetwork.com)
  • As the amount of LDL cholesterol increases, so too does the risk of cholesterol slowly building in your arteries, contributing to an increased likelihood of heart disease and stroke. (timesofoman.com)
  • This association is suggested by the pathogen's ability to predispose the arteries for atherosclerosis. (medscape.com)
  • The Framingham Risk Score (FRS) was de- narrows the heart's arteries and reduces blood flow to the heart veloped to help clinicians in determining their patients' CHD risk. (cdc.gov)
20232
  • October 30, 2023-The portfolio diet-a plant-based diet designed to lower unhealthy cholesterol , emphasizing plant proteins (legumes), phytosterols ( nuts and seeds), viscous fiber (oats, barley, berries, apples), and plant-based monounsaturated fatty acids (avocado)-may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new study co-authored by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (harvard.edu)
  • Ling presented the ESPRIT trial on November 13 at the recent American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2023, held in Philadelphia. (medscape.com)
Prevention8
  • NaturalNews) Health related to heart disease continues to be at the forefront of women's issues, and some studies reveal that prevention is a measure that is not necessarily guided by the pharmaceutical industry, but rather by what can be found in the fridge. (naturalnews.com)
  • The HOPE study (Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation) is another study that was conducted in recent years that supported the findings of the Swedish study. (naturalnews.com)
  • Genetic risk scores, like the one examined in this study, may help identify risk very early in the disease process and indicate the need for more intensive prevention efforts, such as healthy lifestyle changes among people with Type 2 diabetes. (heart.org)
  • If you have Type 2 diabetes, there's a lot you can do to reduce your risk for heart disease," said Eduardo Sanchez, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, FAAFP, the American Heart Association's chief medical officer for prevention, who is the clinical lead for Know Diabetes by Heart , a collaborative initiative between the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association addressing the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (heart.org)
  • This starts with prevention efforts to reduce your risk factors and extends through emergency care and recovery services to lessen stroke impact. (sutterhealth.org)
  • 2 Directorate of Disease Control and Prevention, Ministry of Health, Jordan. (who.int)
  • You have been visionary in your early identification of what may well turn out to be the next major breakthrough in stroke and heart attack prevention. (oneradionetwork.com)
  • Relevant NIOSH partnership efforts include the National Occupational Research Agenda Healthy Work Design and Well-Being Cross-Sector Council and the Cardiovascular Disease prevention subgroup of the Cancer, Reproductive, Cardiovascular, and Other Chronic Disease Prevention Cross-sector Council . (cdc.gov)
Hypertension17
  • It can be hereditary or caused by damage to the heart after a heart attack, years of untreated hypertension , heart valve abnormalities, or infection. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Two examples of heart-healthy food plans include the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan and the Mediterranean diet. (mayoclinic.org)
  • According to the Framingham Study, hypertension accounts for about one quarter of heart failure cases. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] In the elderly population, as many as 68% of heart failure cases are attributed to hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] Community-based studies have demonstrated that hypertension may contribute to the development of heart failure in as many as 50-60% of patients. (medscape.com)
  • In patients with hypertension, the risk of heart failure is increased by two-fold in men and by three-fold in women. (medscape.com)
  • Although these diseases generally develop in response to chronically elevated BP, marked and acute elevation of BP can lead to accentuation of an underlying predisposition to any of the symptoms traditionally associated with chronic hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • It is important to educate patients about the nature of their disease and the risks associated with untreated hypertension. (medscape.com)
  • Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, end-stage renal disease, and peripheral vascular disease and is a chief contributor to adult disability. (dentistryiq.com)
  • DALLAS, April 4, 2022 - A risk score based on a gene map predicted the likelihood of high blood pressure leading to heart problems or stroke in people with Type 2 diabetes , according to a study published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Hypertension . (heart.org)
  • We conducted the study to determine if this genetic risk score can identify people with Type 2 diabetes who have a higher risk for cardiovascular events and if tight control of blood sugar impacts the link between genetic hypertension risk and cardiovascular outcomes. (heart.org)
  • Among males and females, self-reported hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia were significantly associated with MI and diabetes was a significant risk factor for women. (who.int)
  • There is a well-established link between hypertension (elevated BP) and increased risk for stroke and heart disease. (cdc.gov)
  • This led, in tum, to the conduct of a number of clinical trials that demonstrated the effectiveness of treating hypertension with medications to lower BP with consequent reduction in stroke and CVD morbidity and mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • Here, we introduce three web-based Total Worker Health® training programs that promote supportive leadership behaviors to reduce employee exposure to workplace stressors and corresponding job stress to improve employees' physical and mental health, including cardiovascular disease risk factors such as hypertension. (cdc.gov)
  • risk factors such as hypertension (3), hypercholesterolemia (4), Our study consisted of 34,557 men who attended the Cooper Clin- diabetes (5), and smoking (6). (cdc.gov)
  • The placental syndromes gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction are associated with an increased cardiovascular risk to the mother later in life. (bvsalud.org)
Increases14
  • For older adults who are more socioeconomically vulnerable, that risk increases. (ama-assn.org)
  • New research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation shows that long-term exposure to elevated cholesterol substantially increases lifetime risk for heart disease. (heart.org)
  • Having high cholesterol , high blood pressure, and diabetes also increases the risk of both CAD and PAD. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Having both diabetes and high blood pressure increases your risk of CVD, heart disease and stroke. (drugs.com)
  • AFib also increases your chances for heart failure, a condition in which the heart muscle fails to pump enough blood to meet your body's needs. (webmd.com)
  • Except it also increases your blood pressure and heart rate. (webmd.com)
  • Maternal diabetes also increases risk of diabetes in children. (upi.com)
  • Stroke also increases the risk of falls [ 6 ] and is an important risk factor for hip fracture (HF). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Factor V Leiden increases the risk of blood clotting and is believed to have been the cause of a small clot that formed near my heart. (mindbodygreen.com)
  • Chronic inflammation in the body increases risk of heart disease and stroke. (mindbodygreen.com)
  • Having overweight or obesity increases your risk for stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • Cigarette smoking greatly increases your chances of having a stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • Acute exposure to elevated levels of PM2.5 can lead to irritation of eyes, nose, throat and lungs , and increases relative risk of acute cardiovascular events including admission to a hospital for stoke (Rajagopalan et al. (cdc.gov)
  • Whereas the wide variety of negative health effects from sugar-sweetened beverages are well documented, including increases in obesity and the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), fewer studies have looked at the relationship between sugary beverages and mortality. (medscape.com)
Cholesterol38
20202
Framingham Heart2
  • Researchers studied data from the Framingham Heart Study, which began in 1948 and remains one of the largest ongoing research projects focused on heart health. (heart.org)
  • As a result, many countries have experienced a decrease of the application of FRS to the Framingham Heart Study (FHS). (cdc.gov)
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease1
Preventable3
  • Almost 80% of premature heart disease and stroke are preventable through healthy lifestyle behaviours such as diet, being tobacco-free and physical activity. (newswire.ca)
  • Obesity is a biological, preventable, and treatable disease that means a person has too much body fat. (aace.com)
  • About 90 percent of strokes are preventable. (sutterhealth.org)
Ischemic stroke3
  • Among types of ischemic stroke, genetic liability to insomnia was primarily associated with an increased risk of large artery stroke. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The kind of stroke caused by a clot is called an ischemic stroke , and is by far the most common type, accounting for 87 percent of all cases. (goredforwomen.org)
  • At the urging of my primary care doctor, I went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with having had an ischemic stroke. (mindbodygreen.com)
Hemorrhagic stroke3
  • No resource exists that comprehensively assesses artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML)-enabled technologies indicated for the management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. (mdpi.com)
  • A hemorrhagic stroke is the kind where a weakened blood vessel bursts and bleeds into the brain, compressing the surrounding brain tissue. (goredforwomen.org)
  • A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by a blood vessel rupture in the brain. (healthline.com)
Symptoms15
  • What are the symptoms of heart attack? (cdc.gov)
  • Other symptoms of a heart attack could include unusual or unexplained tiredness and nausea or vomiting. (cdc.gov)
  • Call 9-1-1 if you notice symptoms of a heart attack. (cdc.gov)
  • If you notice the symptoms of a heart attack in yourself or someone else, call 9-1-1 immediately . (cdc.gov)
  • Symptoms of heart disease can vary depending on which type you have and whether you are a man or a woman. (everydayhealth.com)
  • For example, with a heart attack, men are more likely to experience chest pain, while women are more likely to have symptoms other than chest discomfort, like nausea, shortness of breath , and fatigue. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Due to a family history or other risk factors, even a woman who has always thought of herself as perfectly healthy can find herself suddenly experiencing the symptoms of stroke. (goredforwomen.org)
  • That's why it's so important to know the signs and symptoms of stroke - you need to be able to take action the moment you suspect something is wrong. (goredforwomen.org)
  • Gum disease related to diabetes does not always cause symptoms. (healthline.com)
  • However, there are some symptoms that could indicate that you're experiencing gum disease. (healthline.com)
  • Taking NSAIDs can lead to heart failure or make your symptoms worse if you already have it. (webmd.com)
  • This can make your AFib symptoms worse or put you at risk to develop one. (webmd.com)
  • Getting treatment as soon as possible, ideally within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, is your best chance at avoiding serious brain injury. (healthline.com)
  • This ultrasound is recommended for people who have symptoms of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) , also known as a "ministroke. (healthline.com)
  • In the context of a keto diet, heart palpitations are one of the many symptoms of the "keto flu," which includes a variety of unpleasant side effects that may occur while your body is transitioning from using glucose (sugar/carbs) for energy to using fat for energy. (cocoandlowe.com)
Association's3
  • Statements, conclusions, accuracy and reliability of studies published in American Heart Association scientific journals or presented at American Heart Association scientific meetings are solely those of the study authors and do not necessarily reflect the American Heart Association's official guidance, policies or positions. (heart.org)
  • CVS Health is a proud national sponsor of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement. (goredforwomen.org)
  • American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Gold Plus Award and Mission: Lifeline Gold Quality Achievement Award. (sutterhealth.org)
Type 2 diabet14
  • High blood glucose (sugar) levels put you at greater risk of developing insulin resistance, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes . (bidmc.org)
  • Autoimmune diseases are known to increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, perhaps because people who have them also tend to have more traditional cardiovascular risk factors, including high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and kidney disease. (heart.org)
  • And it can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Other findings include that Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native youth would bear a higher burden of Type 2 diabetes. (upi.com)
  • The term focuses on the characteristic pathophysiological effects of excess weight, rather than the weight itself, and offers physicians standardized protocols for weight loss and treatments for obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, some types of cancers and others. (aace.com)
  • A new study confirmed a risk score, based on a map of genetic variants known to affect blood pressure, successfully identified people with Type 2 diabetes who are at increased risk for heart attack or stroke. (heart.org)
  • Previous research has confirmed adults with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke than people who do not have Type 2 diabetes. (heart.org)
  • In this study, researchers explored whether genetic variants linked with high blood pressure are also linked to later heart disease or stroke for people with Type 2 diabetes and used that information to determine a risk score. (heart.org)
  • Increased genetic risk of high blood pressure may predispose some people with Type 2 diabetes to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular death," said lead study author Pankaj Arora, M.D., director of the Cardiogenomics Clinic Program and the Cardiology Clinical and Translational Research Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. (heart.org)
  • Further evaluation of genetic risk scores in people who do not have Type 2 diabetes is needed to be able to apply these findings more broadly. (heart.org)
  • Arora and colleagues also noted the findings about differences in individuals' genetic risk scores for high blood pressure did not entirely explain why intensive glycemic control (aggressive treatment with insulin, medications, diet and exercise) did not appear to have a cardiovascular benefit for people with long-standing Type 2 diabetes. (heart.org)
  • However, a genetic risk score maybe helpful for people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to identify who should have more intense lifestyle changes, such as changes in diet and exercise, and more aggressive management of weight, blood pressure and smoking cessation," said Arora. (heart.org)
  • In addition to blood sugar control, which is absolutely paramount, we highly encourage people living with Type 2 diabetes to talk with their health care team about other personal and familial risk factors for heart disease or stroke, and what they can do to manage or modify them. (heart.org)
  • Type 2 diabetes is a self-caused disease that prevents your body from using and producing insulin correctly which leads to high levels of sugar in the blood. (bartleby.com)
Cerebrovascular disease3
  • Stroke is a common cerebrovascular disease and the second most common cause of death and long-term disability worldwide [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cerebrovascular disease, which includes stroke and other disorders affecting blood flow to the brain, is the most common life-threatening neurological event in the U.S. At Sutter Medical Foundation, stroke experts specialize in providing swift and effective treatment and rehabilitation. (sutterhealth.org)
  • This is called cerebrovascular disease, a broad category that includes stroke as well as carotid stenosis, vertebral and intracranial stenosis, aneurysms, and vascular malformations. (sutterhealth.org)
Health60
  • The participants-none of whom had heart disease at the start of the studies-completed questionnaires about their diets every four years, while their various health outcomes were recorded. (harvard.edu)
  • At the hospital, health care professionals can run tests to find out if a heart attack is happening and decide the best treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Several health conditions, your lifestyle, and your age and family history can increase your risk for heart disease and heart attack. (cdc.gov)
  • Lifestyle changes -Eating a healthier diet, increasing physical activity, quitting smoking, and managing stress-in addition to taking prescribed medicines-can help improve your heart health and quality of life. (cdc.gov)
  • The best strategy for self-protection, according to experts, is to get a shingles vaccine and prioritize heart health through diet and lifestyle modifications. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • American Heart Association News covers heart disease, stroke and related health issues. (heart.org)
  • Certain coexisting health problems or lifestyle habits can make you more susceptible to heart disease. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Healthy eating, exercise and good sleep habits are all important to maintaining heart health. (bidmc.org)
  • It is still strongly recommended that anyone with a history of stroke, or heart or vascular disease continue to take low-dose, daily ASA to prevent another event from occurring if they have been advised to do so by a health professional," says Dr Theodore Wein , neurologist at McGill University and the chair of the Heart & Stroke writing group that developed the new guideline. (newswire.ca)
  • We are urging Canadians to talk to their doctor or health care professional to weigh the risks and benefits before deciding to start, continue or stop taking ASA daily to prevent stroke, heart disease or vascular disease," says Dr. Patrice Lindsay , Director, Systems Change and Stroke Program, Heart & Stroke. (newswire.ca)
  • Together, we are working to prevent disease, save lives and promote recovery through research, health promotion and public policy. (newswire.ca)
  • All health/medical information on this website has been reviewed and approved by the American Heart Association, based on scientific research and American Heart Association guidelines. (goredforwomen.org)
  • Another common health complication is gum disease and other oral health problems. (healthline.com)
  • Some people with diabetes are at greater risk for oral health problems than others. (healthline.com)
  • Also, if you smoke and have diabetes, you're at a greater risk for oral health concerns than someone who has diabetes and doesn't smoke. (healthline.com)
  • As providers assume more risk through the development of ACOs, there is strong interest in population health management to keep patients out of the hospital. (contingencies.org)
  • This is accomplished through the increased use of technology and data analytics (including predictive modeling, wellness, risk assessment, and disease management programs), as well as electronic health records and better coordinated patient care. (contingencies.org)
  • Regional hospital chains are developing new networks and contracting with local health plans and employers to assume medical risk for additional populations. (contingencies.org)
  • The study, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association , helps fill a gap in what's known about the long-term cardiovascular health of people with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and lupus, researchers say. (heart.org)
  • According to estimates from the National Institutes of Health, up to 8% of people in the U.S. have an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system attacks the body's own organs, tissues and cells. (heart.org)
  • Although it is very easy to prove that foods rich in antioxidants are certainly going to result in lower risks of stroke and heart disease, it is also equally important to consider that a diet that ishealthy overallwill result in better health. (naturalnews.com)
  • Heart health: The heart pumps oxygenated red blood cells and nutrient-rich blood and other compounds like platelets throughout your body to sustain the life of your organs. (medicinenet.com)
  • This article is designed to help individuals learn the heart anatomy and circulatory system, and provide some insight into heart health. (medicinenet.com)
  • You may not be able to completely prevent a stroke, but managing coexisting health conditions and making certain lifestyle changes may minimize your risk. (healthline.com)
  • All proceeds from the sale will benefit the American Heart Association, a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. (autoblog.com)
  • Factors can influence your overall health and risk of obesity. (aace.com)
  • Speak to your health care provider if you think you may be at risk for obesity. (aace.com)
  • Together with your health care provider, you can develop a management plan that reduces your risk and aims to keep you healthy. (aace.com)
  • The higher the BMI, the higher the health risk. (aace.com)
  • 2) Many Americans see the dental hygienist more than their primary health care provider. (dentistryiq.com)
  • Arora and colleagues assessed the health records of 6,335 participants in the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) trial database for whom genetic data were available. (heart.org)
  • You can reduce your risk substantially by monitoring certain health factors and adjusting your lifestyle to adopt (or quit) certain behaviors. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Increasing aspirin use among those persons who are at high risk for CVD is a key U.S. Public Health objective (Frieden & Berwick, 2011). (cdc.gov)
  • Even cutting back by 1,000 mg a day can improve blood pressure and heart health," Dr. Lloyd-Jones says. (yahoo.com)
  • It bears repeating that what's encouraging about the link between dietary habits and blood pressure is that it gives everyone the power to take control of their heart health. (yahoo.com)
  • Stroke survivors were more likely to continue cigarette smoking than cancer survivors, raising the risk that they will have more health problems or die from a subsequent stroke or heart disease, according to new research published in November 2021 in Stroke , a journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. (thirdage.com)
  • Take a free online heart health assessment and begin a journey to a better you. (valleybaptist.net)
  • It may still be beneficial to talk to your doctor about your individual risk factors so that you can stay ahead and work together on your health care. (valleybaptist.net)
  • Based on your answers, you could have a mild risk in developing health challenges. (valleybaptist.net)
  • You may want to consider having a discussion with your physician at your next visit about your individual risks based off your health history. (valleybaptist.net)
  • Your answers indicate that you could be at an increased risk of developing health issues. (valleybaptist.net)
  • Your answers indicate you may have a moderate to elevated risk of developing health issues in the future. (valleybaptist.net)
  • Your responses indicate that you could be at a high risk of developing health issues that could impact your well-being. (valleybaptist.net)
  • The Moore Institute works to make the science of the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease more accessible to health care practitioners and the general public. (ohsu.edu)
  • Below are summaries of just a few of the thousands of scientific studies that explain how the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease predicts chronic disease risk later in life. (ohsu.edu)
  • In other words, the quality of a woman's surroundings during pregnancy can predict health risks in her baby - the next generation. (ohsu.edu)
  • This is important for overall health but especially if you have factor V or have an increased risk of forming blood clots. (mindbodygreen.com)
  • Here's a look at how to improve your heart health by getting these critical factors under control. (timesofoman.com)
  • Don't wait, your heart health depends on it. (timesofoman.com)
  • Implementing this intensive treatment strategy for high-risk adults has the potential to save more lives and reduce the public health burden of heart disease worldwide," she concluded. (medscape.com)
  • Work-family conflict can be a significant source of job stress that has been associated with multiple negative health outcomes including cardiovascular disease, depression and burnout, work-related injury, obesity, and addictive behaviors (i.e., smoking and alcohol use). (cdc.gov)
  • You can help prevent stroke by making healthy choices and controlling any health conditions you may have. (cdc.gov)
  • Many strokes could be prevented through healthy lifestyle changes and working with your health care team to control health conditions that raise your risk for stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • Research on the relationship between oral health and systemic diseases gained rapid acceleration after the death of President Theodore Roosevelt in 1919 from odontogenic sepsis. (medscape.com)
  • [ 2 ] Many systematic reviews and a scientific statement from the American Heart Association state the possible role of poor oral health on the elevated risk of CHD. (medscape.com)
  • New advances in machine learning could facilitate and reduce disparities in the prenatal diagnosis of congenital health disease, the most common and lethal birth defect. (cdc.gov)
  • Although the annual poor resources and the health and financial burdens of population growth in Egypt is 2%, the number of smoking, it is essential for developing countries to battle smokers in Egypt is estimated to increase by 8% each smoking and its risk factors. (who.int)
  • In this review, we argue that a woman's pre-conception cardiovascular health drives both the development of placental syndromes and long-term cardiovascular risk but acknowledge that placental syndromes can also contribute to future cardiovascular risk independent of pre-conception health. (bvsalud.org)
  • The relationship of circulating testosterone levels with health outcomes in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is unknown. (bvsalud.org)
  • Both acute and long-term exposure to elevated levels of ozone in air are associated with negative health effects ranging from increased morbidity and mortality due to respiratory and cardiovascular disease (Crouse et al. (cdc.gov)
Artery3
  • The new recommendations only apply to those who have not had a stroke, heart condition or peripheral artery disease. (newswire.ca)
  • A 2014 review of studies indicates that only about 1% of the general population has carotid artery narrowing, and false positives are found to be more common in people who don't have stroke risk factors. (healthline.com)
  • When artery blockages of peripheral artery disease become severe, the leg and especially the foot do not receive enough nutrition from the blood. (valleybaptist.net)
Obesity9
  • The risk of LVH is increased two-fold by associated obesity. (medscape.com)
  • It is important to recognize and treat obesity because having it can put people at risk for many other chronic illnesses, including type 2 diab etes, diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system, some types of cancer, depression, arthritis, disordered breathing, deconditioning and gastrointestinal disorders. (aace.com)
  • Obesity was officially declared a disease by AACE in 2012, and the American Medical Association adopted this assessment in 2014. (aace.com)
  • While most commonly referred to as obesity, in 2017 AACE experts redefined the disease to Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease, or ABCD . (aace.com)
  • What Causes Obesity and Who Is at Risk? (aace.com)
  • If your family members have obesity, there is a higher chance that you may develop the disease. (aace.com)
  • If you have Prader-Willi Syndrome, Cushing Syndrome, or arthritis, for example, or are taking antidepressants, you may have a higher risk of developing obesity. (aace.com)
  • A person's social and economic circumstances can affect the risk of developing obesity. (aace.com)
  • It raises glucose levels and insulin concentrations in the blood, which may increase appetite and lead to obesity, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease," commented lead study author Cheryl Anderson, PhD, MPH, MS. (inquirer.net)
Prevalence2
  • This study in May 2002, part of the Jordan Department of Statistics national cross-sectional, multistage employment and unemployment survey, measured the prevalence of self-reported myocardial infarction (MI) and the association with modifiable risk factors among Jordanians aged 40+ years. (who.int)
  • Moreover, Moreover, no former study have gathered the available smoking is a risk factor for communicable diseases such data about smoking prevalence, risk factors, complication as tuberculosis and lower respiratory tract infections ( 7 ). (who.int)
Diabetes Association5
  • The American Diabetes Association recommends regular screening for diabetes risk beginning at age 45, with repeated tests every three years. (bidmc.org)
  • Current guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommend that anyone with diabetes and a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher but less than 160/100 should be started on one blood pressure medication. (drugs.com)
  • American Diabetes Association (ADA). (drugs.com)
  • According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes are at higher risk for gingivitis, gum disease, and periodontitis (severe gum infection with bone destruction). (healthline.com)
  • The American Diabetes Association has more on the diabetes . (upi.com)
Myocardial5
  • A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood. (cdc.gov)
  • This blockage causes unstable angina or a heart attack (myocardial infarction), depending on the location and amount. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Heart failure (see the images below) may be caused by myocardial failure but may also occur in the presence of near-normal cardiac function under conditions of high demand. (medscape.com)
  • It blocks the hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel responsible for the cardiac pacemaker I(f) 'funny' current, which regulates heart rate without any effect on ventricular repolarization or myocardial contractility. (medscape.com)
  • During a median follow-up of 8.6 years, 107 individuals experienced a CVD (fatal or nonfatal myocardial infarction, stroke, or heart failure) in EpiHealth. (lu.se)
Morbidity1
  • Much more research is needed to understand the role of the many different types of sugar-sweetened foods and how they impact morbidity and mortality risk," Welsh said. (medscape.com)
Researchers7
  • Surprisingly, more frequent physical activity didn't result in further reductions in risk, researchers said. (clarksvilleonline.com)
  • A new prospective, longitudinal study from researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA, adds greater depth to this understanding, finding a stronger association between shingles and these cardiovascular events than previously thought. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Researchers analyzed the relationship between eating habits and death risks from heart disease and stroke. (lesliebeck.com)
  • Researchers measured factors including missing teeth, the incidence of periodontal disease, and the amount of reported dental bleeding . (healthline.com)
  • The study used 2014-2019 data for people 65 and older from a government database of all inpatient Medicare hospital bills in the U.S. The researchers matched records for 59,820 heart attack patients who had inflammation-causing autoimmune disorders with records of 178,547 heart attack patients without the autoimmune conditions. (heart.org)
  • Carried out by researchers at the University of California San Diego, the new study looked at more than 106,000 women with an average age of 52 who were free of heart disease, stroke and diabetes when they enrolled in the study. (inquirer.net)
  • How long have researchers known about the role fibrinogen plays in heart disease and stroke? (oneradionetwork.com)
Increase the risk of cardiovascular1
Chronic diseases3
  • The study included nearly half a million people from 10 countries who were free of chronic diseases at the start of the study, 35 to 70 years of age, and followed for 12 years on average. (lesliebeck.com)
  • The COVID-19 pandemic underscored how critically important it is to address chronic diseases, like diabetes. (upi.com)
  • This study further highlights the importance of continuing efforts to prevent and manage chronic diseases, not only for our current population but also for generations to come. (upi.com)
Recommends4
  • The ADA recommends that people with diabetes and kidney disease in this blood pressure category stick to either ACE inhibitors or ARBs. (drugs.com)
  • The ADA recommends that people with kidney disease in this blood pressure category take an ACEi or ARB, plus either a diuretic or CCB. (drugs.com)
  • The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar to no more than 100 calories a day (6 teaspoons of sugar or 25 grams) for most women, and no more than 150 calories a day (9 teaspoons of sugar or 38 grams) for most men. (inquirer.net)
  • Dr. Lloyd-Jones points out that the American Heart Association recommends no more than 2,300 mg of sodium a day (and an ideal limit of less than 1,500 mg per day) for most adults, especially for those with high blood pressure. (yahoo.com)
Outcomes2
  • Technologies that increase the speed and accuracy of stroke diagnosis or assist in post-stroke rehabilitation can improve patient outcomes. (mdpi.com)
  • For this study, we chose to investigate CHD outcomes as they comprise the majority of cardiovascular disease events (16). (cdc.gov)
Carotid5
  • Theses tests include an ASCVD risk score and a carotid ultrasound, but there's debate over the use of the latter. (healthline.com)
  • A test called a "carotid ultrasound" may also help predict an impending stroke. (healthline.com)
  • The Society of Vascular Surgery believes carotid ultrasound could also be a helpful screening tool for asymptomatic people who are at very high risk of stroke, but the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises against carotid ultrasound stroke screening as a preventive measure. (healthline.com)
  • For people not at risk of stroke, taking preventive steps may be more effective than a carotid ultrasound at reducing the risk of a stroke. (healthline.com)
  • Learn more about stroke care services, as well as our neurovascular care programs for patients with brain aneurysms and carotid disease and our comprehensive rehabilitation services. (sutterhealth.org)
Congenital heart d1
  • An ensemble of neural networks provides expert-level prenatal detection of complex congenital heart disease. (cdc.gov)
Adults5
  • Heart disease is the leading cause of death for all adults in the United States. (hhs.gov)
  • Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death for U.S. adults, but the risk of having a stroke varies. (hhs.gov)
  • Sometimes, structural heart defects can occur in adults as the heart's structure changes with age. (everydayhealth.com)
  • Based on the results of a new poll commissioned by Heart & Stroke, 5.3 million Canadian adults are taking ASA to prevent heart disease or stroke, of whom 2.4 million do so without being directed to by their doctor. (newswire.ca)
  • This campaign focuses on empowering Black adults to pursue heart-healthy lifestyles on their own terms-to find what works best individually and consistently-as they live to their own beat. (cdc.gov)
Blood48
  • Dallas, TX - Middle-aged women who are physically active a few times per week have lower risks of heart disease, stroke and blood clots than inactive women, according to research in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. (clarksvilleonline.com)
  • The illness also was associated with more than double the odds of being diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure, according to the study , which was published Friday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. (fox40.com)
  • The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle. (cdc.gov)
  • However, a higher correlation with cardiovascular risk factors like diabetes and high blood pressure would make sense in veterans whose physical activity is limited," she said. (yourerie.com)
  • Some minority groups are more likely to be affected than others: African Americans have the highest rate of high blood pressure of all population groups, and they tend to develop it earlier in life than others. (hhs.gov)
  • For patients who are overweight and have at least one additional cardiovascular risk factor, we often recommend a blood glucose test," says Carroll. (bidmc.org)
  • Many risk factors, such as high blood pressure, can be managed. (newswire.ca)
  • If your doctor feels that the risk is high, the blood pressure target may be 130/80. (drugs.com)
  • Diabetes is a risk factor for heart and blood vessel disease. (drugs.com)
  • So, it is important to treat high blood pressure in people with diabetes to lower CVD risk. (drugs.com)
  • A stroke happens when either a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked by a clot or the vessel bursts. (goredforwomen.org)
  • Gum disease can also affect the body's blood sugar control. (healthline.com)
  • The study found that a combination of the longer people had diabetes, the higher their fasting blood glucose, and the higher their hemoglobin A1C (a measurement of a person's average blood sugar over three months), the more likely they were to have periodontal disease and dental bleeding. (healthline.com)
  • For example, people who don't maintain tight control over their blood sugar levels are more likely to get gum disease. (healthline.com)
  • This is because your risk for post-procedure infection is increased if your blood sugar levels are too high. (healthline.com)
  • When you have AFib, you'll need to take blood thinners like warfarin (coumadin) to lower your odds for blood clots and stroke. (webmd.com)
  • If you mix NSAIDs with prescription blood thinners, it could thin out your blood too much and put you at risk for serious bleeding. (webmd.com)
  • While rare, in some cases these drugs can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. (webmd.com)
  • They are designed to stimulate your heart and tighten blood vessels near your nose and throat to help clear out your runny or stuffy mucus. (webmd.com)
  • Chemicals in tobacco can damage the heart and blood vessels. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Cigarette smoke lowers the oxygen in the blood, which raises blood pressure and heart rate. (mayoclinic.org)
  • In general, if the heart stops beating, in about 4-6 minutes of no blood flow, brain cells begin to die and after 10 minutes of no blood flow, the brain cells will cease to function and effectively be dead. (medicinenet.com)
  • The heart works by a regulated series of events that cause this muscular organ to contract (squeeze to push blood) and then relax (refill with blood). (medicinenet.com)
  • The right and left sides of the heart are further divided into two top chambers called the atria (also termed the right and left atrium ), which receive blood and then pump it into the two bottom chambers called ventricles, which pump blood to the lungs and to the body. (medicinenet.com)
  • Normal heart anatomy and physiology need the atria and ventricles to work sequentially, contracting and relaxing to pump blood out of the heart and then to let the chambers refill. (medicinenet.com)
  • When blood leaves each chamber of the heart, it passes through a valve that is designed to prevent the backflow of blood. (medicinenet.com)
  • A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked. (healthline.com)
  • About 87% of all strokes in the United States are ischemic strokes, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked. (healthline.com)
  • A genetic variant map of more than 1,000 common genetic variants known to affect blood pressure was compared to the DNA of the study participants to determine participants' genetic risk. (heart.org)
  • More matches among the participant's DNA and the map of known blood pressure genetic variants equated to a higher genetic risk score. (heart.org)
  • The association of genetic risk with cardiovascular events was the same even if participants were taking medicines to manage blood sugar levels. (heart.org)
  • Considering that high blood pressure is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease-the leading cause of death in the U.S.-this statistic is pretty alarming. (yahoo.com)
  • Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, M.D ., the Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the past president of the American Heart Association, says that the dietary habit that negatively impacts blood pressure the most is regularly eating processed foods. (yahoo.com)
  • In fact, simply making the switch from a standard American diet to following the DASH diet has been found to lower blood pressure by between 6 and 11 mm Hg. (yahoo.com)
  • When the heart isn't pumping enough to distribute blood and oxygen as needed, the condition is called heart failure. (valleybaptist.net)
  • After many tests, it was determined my stroke was most likely caused by a small hole in my heart called a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO), combined with a blood disorder, called factor V Leiden. (mindbodygreen.com)
  • Diabetes describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose because insulin production is inadequate, or because the body 's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. (bartleby.com)
  • The trial included patients with diabetes and those with a history of stroke , two important groups that were excluded in the previous SPRINT trial of intensive blood pressure lowering. (medscape.com)
  • 41% women) who had a baseline systolic blood pressure measurement of 130-180 mm Hg (average was 147\83 mm Hg) and either established cardiovascular disease or at least two major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. (medscape.com)
  • The individual endpoints of MI, stroke, and heart failure showed positive trends to a reduction with intensive blood pressure lowering, but these did not reach statistical significance. (medscape.com)
  • The heart muscle needs a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Blood Supply of the Heart The heart and blood vessels constitute the cardiovascular (circulatory) system. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The heart pumps the blood to the lungs so it can pick up oxygen and then pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body. (msdmanuals.com)
  • which branch off the aorta just after it leaves the heart, deliver this blood. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Like any other tissue in the body, the muscle of the heart must receive oxygen-rich blood and have waste products removed by the blood. (msdmanuals.com)
  • These actions will help keep your blood sugar under good control and help lower your risk for stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • Heart failure develops when the heart, via an abnormality of cardiac function (detectable or not), fails to pump blood at a rate commensurate with the requirements of the metabolizing tissues or is able to do so only with an elevated diastolic filling pressure. (medscape.com)
  • These agents are used in heart failure to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. (medscape.com)
Participants4
  • The 1.3 million participants with or without heart disease and stroke were drawn from four major public studies and groups. (sciencedaily.com)
  • They found that those with higher scores, indicating higher adherence to the portfolio diet, had a 14% lower risk of heart disease and stroke compared to participants with lower scores. (harvard.edu)
  • This study included 165,670 participants without a history of stroke at baseline from the Kailuan study. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The findings, published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association, showed that the participants who drank the most sugar-sweetened beverage intake were younger, more likely to be current smokers and were also obese and less likely to eat healthy foods. (inquirer.net)
Attacks4
  • Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center or left side of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back. (cdc.gov)
  • About 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes happen every year in the United States. (hhs.gov)
  • Patients were followed for about two years after their heart attacks. (heart.org)
  • The NHANES 2013-14 preventive aspirin use questionnaire (RXQASA_H) provides data on low-dose aspirin taken to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and cancer. (cdc.gov)
Mortality8
  • Loneliness is a risk factor for overall mortality and conditions such as stroke and heart disease. (ama-assn.org)
  • Carvedilol at the target dose of 25 mg twice daily has been shown to reduce mortality in clinical trials of heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction. (medscape.com)
  • The long-acting formulation (metoprolol succinate) at a target dose of 200 mg daily has been shown to reduce mortality in a clinical trial of patients with heart failure and low ejection fraction. (medscape.com)
  • AIM: To determine whether serum testosterone levels predict hospitalised acute exacerbations of COPD (H-AECOPD), cardiovascular disease outcome, and mortality in people with COPD. (bvsalud.org)
  • Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine associations with H-AECOPD during follow-up (3 years ECLIPSE, 4.5 years ERICA), a composite endpoint of cardiovascular hospitalisation and cardiovascular death, and all-cause mortality. (bvsalud.org)
  • 2018). Long-term exposure to elevated levels of PM2.5 is associated with higher rates of mortality from a number of conditions ranging from cancer to cardiopulmonary disease (Dockery & Pope, 1994). (cdc.gov)
  • The mortality risk was higher among those who were overweight or had low income. (medscape.com)
  • The increased risk for CVD and all-cause mortality with the highest consumption was seen after controlling for factors such as age, body mass index, sex, income, region, smoking, alcohol consumption, and physical activity. (medscape.com)
Severity2
  • Strokes can vary in severity, and some strokes can result in serious disability. (healthline.com)
  • The host response to this infection is an important factor in determining the extent and severity of the disease. (medscape.com)
Diagnosis4
  • Stacy McCauley, RDH, MS, says that if the hygienist is not spending adequate time performing the necessary screenings before picking up a scaler, an opportunity has been missed to collect the information necessary to evaluate risk and make a definitive diagnosis. (dentistryiq.com)
  • However, if the clinician isn't spending adequate time performing all of the necessary screenings before picking up a scaler, they've missed the opportunity to collect all of the pieces of information necessary to evaluate risk and make a definitive diagnosis. (dentistryiq.com)
  • An insight into the role of Artificial Intelligence in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. (cdc.gov)
  • The Framingham criteria for the diagnosis of heart failure consists of the concurrent presence of either 2 major criteria or 1 major and 2 minor criteria. (medscape.com)
High3
Prevent8
  • You can help prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Still, cardiologists say there may be a better way to prevent heart conditions. (cocoandlowe.com)
  • Our stroke center teams include highly trained doctors, surgeons, nurses and support staff dedicated to helping you and your family prevent, treat or recover from a stroke or other cerebrovascular event. (sutterhealth.org)
  • With this newfound knowledge, I am able to get treatment to prevent future strokes. (mindbodygreen.com)
  • You can help prevent stroke by making healthy lifestyle choices. (cdc.gov)
  • Choosing healthy meal and snack options can help you prevent stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • Taking care of heart problems can help prevent stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • Hence, the primary aim is to prevent perioperative infections by identifying risk factors, such as type of prosthesis. (cdc.gov)
Medications6
  • Certain medical conditions, medications, and genes may influence the development of heart defects. (everydayhealth.com)
  • You can ask your doctor or pharmacist if your medications may increase your risk for dry mouth. (healthline.com)
  • That's because some medications could make your heart condition worse. (webmd.com)
  • And, because of their autoimmune disease, people typically have chronic inflammation and autoimmune antibodies and commonly use steroid medications, all of which have been associated with higher cardiovascular disease risks. (heart.org)
  • 9 ] also found that after adjustment for sex, age, and medications used, HF was more likely to occur in stroke patients than in controls matched for age and sex (hazard ratio 1.89). (biomedcentral.com)
  • When a local or systemic disease process or concomitant use of medications alters this overall pattern, atypical organisms begin to predominate and some normal organisms with a benign nature may become pathogenic. (medscape.com)
Cardiovascular Disease Risk1
Incidence2
  • Thyroid cancer incidence is almost three times higher in females than in males and more than two times higher in whites than in African Americans. (dentistryiq.com)
  • During an average follow-up of 8.87 (3.94) years, a total of 231 hip fracture cases occurred, 78 cases in the stroke group and 153 cases in the control group, with incidence rates of 1.12 and 0.50 per 1000 person-years, respectively. (biomedcentral.com)
Required surgery1
  • Cardiac rehabilitation - Cardiac rehabilitation is an important program for anyone recovering from a heart attack, heart failure, or other heart problem that required surgery or medical care. (cdc.gov)
Burden2
  • Stroke reduces quality of life for patients and imposes an economic burden on society and families. (biomedcentral.com)
  • [ 5 , 7 ] Although the underlying mechanisms are complex, the chronic inflammatory state and microbial burden in people with periodontal disease may predispose them to cardiovascular diseases in ways proposed for other infections. (medscape.com)
Higher risk5
  • Military veterans with Gulf War illness may face a higher risk for heart disease, stroke and several risk factors, a new study suggests. (fox40.com)
  • Although some previous studies showed a higher risk of stroke or heart attack around the time of the shingles infection, it was not known whether this higher risk persisted in the long term. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • For people with higher than average genetic risk scores, each degree higher was associated with a 12% higher risk of heart disease or stroke events. (heart.org)
  • The type of sugary drink consumed also appeared to affect the risk of experiencing a cardiovascular problem, with drinking one or more sugar-added fruit drink daily linked with a 42% greater risk of having cardiovascular disease, and drinking soft drinks such as sodas every day linked with a 23% higher risk, compared to those who rarely or never drank sugary beverages. (inquirer.net)
  • For women, who have a higher risk for dying from heart disease and stroke, it accounts for nearly 1 of every 3 deaths in the U.S. (abcactionnews.com)
Arrhythmia1
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology, or arrhythmia is the study of the electrical functions of the cells within the heart. (sutterhealth.org)
People16
  • For people with Gulf War illness, he said, "I think this sends a pretty clear message to the clinical community and to the veteran community that, hey, we probably need to get serious about assessing your risk of cardiovascular disease. (fox40.com)
  • Dr. Curhan explained her study found that for a first, or incident, stroke, the risk is up to 38% higher among people with a history of shingles compared to people with no such history. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • People who ate the most pro-vegetarian style diets (more than 70 percent of food coming from plant sources) had a 20 percent lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, compared to those who were the least pro-vegetarian (less than 45 percent). (lesliebeck.com)
  • About 160,000 people who died from cardiovascular disease in 2014 were younger than age 65. (hhs.gov)
  • What Do People With Heart Disease Need to Know About the Flu Shot? (everydayhealth.com)
  • People in Canada need to be made aware of the potential risks and how they may outweigh the potential benefits for millions of individuals. (newswire.ca)
  • Stroke kills more than 137,000 people a year. (goredforwomen.org)
  • More rarely, people with advanced periodontal disease need gum surgery. (healthline.com)
  • After having a heart attack, people with autoimmune disease are more likely than others to die or experience further serious heart problems, including a second heart attack, new research finds. (heart.org)
  • The evidence about the risk of adverse events after heart attack for people with autoimmune disorders is less robust than evidence for people without these disorders, and mainly from small or single-center studies," senior study author Dr. Amgad Mentias said in a news release. (heart.org)
  • Considering these risks, people who have kidney damage, individuals at risk for heart disease, pregnant or nursing women, people with type 1 diabetes, pre-existing liver or pancreatic condition and anyone who has undergone gallbladder removal shouldn't attempt the Keto diet. (cocoandlowe.com)
  • Some people also experience increased heart rate as a side effect of ketosis. (cocoandlowe.com)
  • Many people think of stroke as involving the brain, but actually strokes have just as much to do with the heart and vascular system. (sutterhealth.org)
  • We were curious to understand smoking among people with stroke and cardiovascular disease," said Neal Parikh, M.D., M.S., lead author of the study and a neurologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. (thirdage.com)
  • Stroke survivors were found to be 28% less likely to have quit smoking compared to people with cancer. (thirdage.com)
  • Only 5% of people with diabetes have this form of the disease. (bartleby.com)
Premature death1