Cardiovascular

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• Adults with elevated blood pressure who had not been diagnosed with high blood pressure found that monitoring their blood pressure at home was more acceptable than going to a kiosk, clinic or using a 24-hour wearable monitoring device.
• Adults were more likely […]
  

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• People who have had a stroke were more likely than those without stroke to have evidence of an inflammatory immune response known as NETs (for neutrophil extracellular traps) that increased the risk of brain damage.
• A naturally occurring protein that blocks this […]
  

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• More than 40% of middle-aged adults with no known heart disease had signs of atherosclerosis, a buildup of fatty deposits that reduce blood flow to the heart, in a study of more than 25,000 adults in Sweden.
• In more than 5% of […]
  

Statement Highlights:

• Being overweight or having obesity, weight that is higher than what is considered healthy for an individual’s height, is a major risk factor for high blood pressure.
• A healthy diet, more physical activity and less sedentary time are recommended to reduce blood […]
  

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• In a study of more than 400 adults with normal blood pressure, those who had high levels of stress hormones detected in their urine were more likely to develop high blood pressure over the next 6-7 years.
• Higher levels of the stress […]
  

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• For coronary artery bypass surgery, the bypass grafts using leg veins were more likely to be successful and stay open if the vein was removed along with some protective surrounding tissue, according to a large study in China.
• People who received coronary […]
  

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• Experts advise people with heart conditions or high blood pressure consult a health care professional before traveling to higher altitudes to develop a plan for safe travel and what to do in case of an emergency.
• Sudden cardiac death is the most […]
  

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• In an analysis of more than 120,000 veterans in the U.S., those living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) had a 14% higher risk of sudden cardiac death than veterans who did not have HIV.
• The increased risk of sudden cardiac death was […]
  

DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2021 — As we dive into another unpredictable fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, urges people to take time to nurture their body and mind for better overall health.

Research Highlights:

• Nearly 60% of residents with heart disease who live in rural areas reported feeling hopeless, 10% more than people with heart disease living in urban areas.
• More than 70% of unmarried adults with heart disease living in rural areas expressed hopelessness, a […]