7 stories tagged #heart failure

  1. LVAD Therapy Linked to Progressive Clotting Changes Over Time
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    LVAD Therapy Linked to Progressive Clotting Changes Over Time

    Study finds long-term LVAD support alters blood coagulation, raising bleeding and stroke risks even as heart function improves.

    3w ago 1 min read
  2. Heart Failure Risk Surges for Cancer Patients on PD-1 Inhibitors
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    Heart Failure Risk Surges for Cancer Patients on PD-1 Inhibitors

    New study reveals a significantly increased risk of heart failure in cancer patients treated with PD-1 inhibitors, especially those with a history of heart disease.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. New Study Links Heart Failure to Poor Outcomes in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
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    New Study Links Heart Failure to Poor Outcomes in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    Machine learning study identifies heart failure with preserved ejection fraction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients as a key predictor of adverse outcomes.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Routine CT Scans Predict Heart Failure Up to Five Years Early
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    Routine CT Scans Predict Heart Failure Up to Five Years Early

    A new radiomic profiling technique using epicardial fat from standard cardiac CT scans accurately identifies individuals at high risk for heart failure years before symptoms appear.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Small Lifestyle Adjustments Cut Cardiovascular Risks
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    Small Lifestyle Adjustments Cut Cardiovascular Risks

    Adding 11 more minutes of sleep, 4.5 mins of MVPA, and a quarter cup of veggies daily slashes heart risks by 10% over 8 years.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Cognitive Shuffling: The 3 a.m. Sleep Reset Used by Sleep Specialists
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    Cognitive Shuffling: The 3 a.m. Sleep Reset Used by Sleep Specialists

    A science-backed mental technique developed by Dr. Luc P. Beaudoin and endorsed by sleep physician Dr. William Lu helps interrupt anxiety-driven wakefulness at 3 a.m. without pills or devices.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Popular Sleep Aid Linked to Increased Heart Failure Risk
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    Popular Sleep Aid Linked to Increased Heart Failure Risk

    New research suggests long-term use of melatonin, a common sleep supplement, may significantly raise the risk of heart failure and mortality.

    3mo ago 2 min read