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Heart Transplants From Donors With Hepatitis C May Be Safe: Study

Heart Transplants From Donors With Hepatitis C May Be Safe: Study

Latest Heart News MONDAY, Jan. 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) — One-year survival rates are similar for transplant patients who receive a heart from a donor with hepatitis C or one without the infectious virus, a new study finds. The researchers suggest that using hearts from donors with hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver, […]

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‘Burnout’ Could Raise Your Odds for A-fib

‘Burnout’ Could Raise Your Odds for A-fib

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Feeling exhausted, with too few hours in the day to do what needs to be done? Be careful of burnout — especially after a new study finds it can raise your risk for the dangerous irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation. “A-fib” — long tied […]

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Stroke: Smoking both traditional and e-cigarettes may raise risk

Stroke: Smoking both traditional and e-cigarettes may raise risk

A team at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, has uncovered another electronic cigarette health concern. This time, it relates to stroke risk. In recent years, the popularity of e-cigarettes has soared. A 2016 study found that 10.8 million adults in the United States were current e-cigarette users. It is common for people to switch from […]

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Health Tip: Preparing for an Ultrasound

Latest Heart News (HealthDay News) — Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of your body, says the University of California, San Francisco. To prepare for an ultrasound, UCSF encourages patients to: Inform the provider if you have any allergies or need interpreting services. Leave valuables […]

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Cardiomyopathy: What to know

Cardiomyopathy: What to know

Cardiomyopathy is a disease that involves a weakened heart muscle. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiomyopathy may occur in as many as 1 in 500 people, but it frequently goes undiagnosed. Cardiomyopathy can develop over time, […]

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Heart Disease May Up Risk of Kidney Failure

Heart Disease May Up Risk of Kidney Failure

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease may increase your odds for kidney failure, a new study finds. “Individuals with a history of cardiovascular disease should be recognized as a high-risk population for kidney failure,” said study leader Dr. Junichi Ishigami, of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in […]

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AHA News: After Stroke, an ‘Astounding’ Risk of Heart Problems

AHA News: After Stroke, an ‘Astounding’ Risk of Heart Problems

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Women and men have a much higher risk of dangerous heart problems soon after their first stroke compared to people without stroke, even if they don’t have obvious underlying heart disease, a study has found. Researchers investigated data on more than 93,000 people […]

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Cluster of Unhealthy Risk Factors Could Raise Odds of Recurrent Blood Clots

Cluster of Unhealthy Risk Factors Could Raise Odds of Recurrent Blood Clots

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — People with what’s known as the “metabolic syndrome” are vulnerable to recurring blood clots, new research shows. Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions, including obesity, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. These factors put people at risk for diabetes, heart disease […]

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How does air pollution affect our health?

How does air pollution affect our health?

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Air pollution appears to cause or contribute to a variety of health conditions. The effects of air pollution on a person’s health can range from mild breathing difficulties to severe cardiovascular issues, including heart disease and […]