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Heart Health

Cardiovascular disease prevention, blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart function

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High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Predict 30-Year Heart Disease Risk in Healthy Women
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High Lipoprotein(a) Levels Predict 30-Year Heart Disease Risk in Healthy Women

30-year study of 27,748 women reveals elevated Lp(a) significantly increases cardiovascular disease risk, suggesting population screening may be warranted.

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Mar 29, 2026 3
Where You Live Affects Heart Disease Outcomes Even When Genes Are the Main Cause
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Where You Live Affects Heart Disease Outcomes Even When Genes Are the Main Cause

New research shows neighborhood income and social factors influence health outcomes in genetic heart disease patients.

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Mar 29, 2026 4
New Antibody Drug Slashes Dangerous Cholesterol by 59% in Genetic Disorder
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New Antibody Drug Slashes Dangerous Cholesterol by 59% in Genetic Disorder

SHR-1918 antibody dramatically reduced LDL cholesterol in patients with severe genetic hypercholesterolemia through novel pathway.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Public Reporting of Heart Surgery Outcomes May Lead Doctors to Avoid High-Risk Cases
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Public Reporting of Heart Surgery Outcomes May Lead Doctors to Avoid High-Risk Cases

Study of 16,401 pediatric heart surgeries reveals hospitals may select easier cases after public reporting begins, masking true quality improvements.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Heart Disease Deaths Drop 40% Over Two Decades Despite Rising Cases
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Heart Disease Deaths Drop 40% Over Two Decades Despite Rising Cases

Major study reveals dramatic improvements in cardiomyopathy survival rates from 2004-2023, offering hope for heart health.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Blood Pressure Sweet Spot in Diabetes May Not Follow Traditional J-Curve Pattern
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Blood Pressure Sweet Spot in Diabetes May Not Follow Traditional J-Curve Pattern

New research challenges conventional wisdom about optimal blood pressure targets for diabetic patients and cardiovascular outcomes.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Smartwatches Detect Hidden Heart Rhythm Problems in Older Adults
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Smartwatches Detect Hidden Heart Rhythm Problems in Older Adults

New research reveals how wearable technology can catch dangerous atrial fibrillation before symptoms appear in high-risk seniors.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Immediate Heart Catheterization After Cardiac Arrest Shows No Long-Term Survival Benefit
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Immediate Heart Catheterization After Cardiac Arrest Shows No Long-Term Survival Benefit

5-year study reveals timing of coronary angiography doesn't affect survival in cardiac arrest patients without obvious heart attack signs.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Scientists Call for Unified Trials Targeting Heart, Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Disease
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Scientists Call for Unified Trials Targeting Heart, Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Disease

New framework proposes treating interconnected organ diseases together rather than separately for better outcomes.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Cardiovascular Trial Extensions Reveal Critical Long-Term Safety Data Often Goes Missing
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Cardiovascular Trial Extensions Reveal Critical Long-Term Safety Data Often Goes Missing

Major heart studies frequently fail to report crucial long-term follow-up data, potentially missing delayed benefits and risks.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Diet Quality Matters More Than Low-Carb vs Low-Fat for Heart Health
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Diet Quality Matters More Than Low-Carb vs Low-Fat for Heart Health

30-year Harvard study reveals healthy versions of both low-carb and low-fat diets reduce heart disease risk by similar amounts.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
Hospital Quality Varies Dramatically for Heart Attack Emergency Care
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Hospital Quality Varies Dramatically for Heart Attack Emergency Care

Major differences found between hospitals in providing life-saving cardiac procedures after heart attacks and cardiac arrest.

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Mar 29, 2026 2
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