- World first: Researchers identify specific regions of the brain that are damaged by high blood pressure and are involved in a decline in mental processes and dementia https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/world-first-researchers-identify-specific-regions-of-the-brain-that-are-damaged 11 comments science
- COVID-19 patients retain elevated risk of death for at least 18 months after infection. COVID-19 is associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease and death in the short- and long-term, according to a study in nearly 160,000 patients https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/covid-19-patients-retain-elevated-risk-of-death-for-at-least-18-months-after-inf 85 comments science
- Cannabis prescribed for chronic pain is associated with an elevated risk of heart rhythm disorders, according to new research https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/Cannabis-prescribed-for-pain-linked-with-small-risk-of-heart-problems 9 comments science
- Air pollution is associated with heart attacks in non-smokers https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/Air-pollution-is-associated-with-heart-attacks-in-non-smokers 2 comments science
- Artificial intelligence assessment of heart function is superior to sonographer assessment https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/Artificial-intelligence-assessment-of-heart-function-is-superior-to-sonographer-assessment 7 comments technology
- Nearly one in five patients with heart disease use mental health drugs. Antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are associated with an almost doubled risk of premature death in patients with heart conditions. https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/Nearly-one-in-five-patients-with-heart-disease-use-mental-health-drugs 14 comments science
- Heart attacks and sudden cardiac death account for 45% of deaths among firefighters while on active duty. New study finds that firefighters, police and health staff could benefit from regular check-ups and monitoring to avoid heart events at work that might harm themselves or others. https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/Emergency-workers-need-standard-health-checks-to-prevent-heart-events-on-the-job 62 comments science
- Study: Aspirin is linked with increased risk of heart failure. This is the first study to report that among individuals with a least one risk factor for heart failure, those taking aspirin were more likely to subsequently develop the condition than those not using the medication. https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/Aspirin-is-linked-with-increased-risk-of-heart-failure 54 comments science
- Drones could deliver defibrillators to cardiac arrest victims faster than ambulances https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/drones-could-deliver-defibrillators-to-cardiac-arrest-victims-faster-than-ambulances 11 comments technology
- Nearly one in four patients with heart failure is depressed or anxious, according to a study. Patients with heart failure were 20% more likely to develop these mental health issues during the five years after diagnosis compared to those with cancer. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/depression-and-anxiety-more-common-in-heart-failure-than-cancer-patients 10 comments science
- For the first time, a study has shown a clear link between the frequency and duration of unconscious wakefulness during night-time sleep and an increased risk of dying from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and death from any cause, particularly in women. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/disrupted-sleep-is-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death-particularly-in-women 8 comments science
- Leisure physical activity is linked with health benefits but work activity is not https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/leisure-physical-activity-is-linked-with-health-benefits-but-work-activity-is-not 13 comments science
- Instant death from heart attack more common in people who do not exercise. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/instant-death-from-heart-attack-more-common-in-people-who-do-not-exercise 35 comments science
- Study: Being "fat but healthy" a myth . https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/being-fat-linked-with-worse-heart-health-even-in-people-who-exercise 3 comments science
- Study: Being “fat but fit” is a myth. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/being-fat-linked-with-worse-heart-health-even-in-people-who-exercise 20 comments science
- A study of nearly 108,000 people has found that people who regularly drink a modest amount of alcohol are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats in an abnormal rhythm. Just one alcoholic drink a day was linked to a 16% increased risk of atrial fibrillation. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/one-small-alcoholic-drink-a-day-is-linked-to-an-increased-risk-of-atrial-fibrillation 16 comments science
- Study shows strong associations between depression, anxiety, insomnia, and bad dreams in patients with heart disease. Heart patients with weekly nightmares are 5 times more likely to feel depressed or anxious and more likely to have difficulty sleeping compared to those without frequent nightmares. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/nightmares-linked-with-anxiety-and-insomnia-in-heart-patients 10 comments science
- Socioeconomic background linked to survival after having a cardiac arrest in hospital https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/socioeconomic-background-linked-to-survival-after-having-a-cardiac-arrest-in-hospital 4 comments science
- Resuming sexual activity soon after heart attack linked with improved survival https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/resuming-sexual-activity-soon-after-heart-attack-linked-with-improved-survival 57 comments science
- In adolescents, the use of e-cigarettes is tied to heart problems. Research has shown that e-cigarettes raise blood pressure and heart rate, change the artery walls so that they become stiffer and less elastic, and inhibit the function of blood vessels by damaging their lining. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/vaping-linked-with-heart-problems 3 comments science
- Study indicates filtered coffee is healthier than unfiltered https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/how-to-make-the-healthiest-coffee-during-covid-19-lockdown 21 comments science
- Benefits of exercise on metabolism: more profound than previously reported. This new research is the first ever to investigate the influence of exercise on the metabolism while controlling for other personal factors like diet, age, gender, alcohol & smoking habits, work environment, stress https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/benefits-of-exercise-on-metabolism-more-profound-than-previously-reported 90 comments science
- Air pollution is responsible for shortening people's lives worldwide on a scale far greater than wars and other forms of violence, parasitic and insect-born diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS and smoking, according to a study published in Cardiovascular Research. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/the-world-faces-an-air-pollution-pandemic 747 comments science
- Study of 418,000 Europeans finds different foods linked to different types of stroke. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/study-of-418-000-europeans-finds-different-foods-linked-to-different-types-of-stroke 14 comments science
- Belly fat is linked with repeat heart attacks and strokes. Maintaining a healthy waist circumference is important for preventing future heart attacks and strokes regardless of how many drugs you may be taking or how healthy your blood tests are. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/belly-fat-linked-with-repeat-heart-attacks 1335 comments science
- Blood pressure drugs work far better if taken at bedtime. Large study finds greater reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease and death from bedtime rather than morning medication [European Heart Journal] https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/bed-time-is-the-best-time-to-take-blood-pressure-medication 9 comments science
- According to new research, areas with a higher number of fast food restaurants have more heart attacks. The study also found that for every additional fast food outlet, there were four additional heart attacks per 100,000 people each year. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/fast-food-availability-linked-with-more-heart-attacks 9 comments science
- Work stress and impaired sleep are linked to a threefold higher risk of cardiovascular death in employees with hypertension. The study included 1,959 hypertensive workers aged 25-65, without cardiovascular disease or diabetes. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/stressed-at-work-and-trouble-sleeping-it-s-more-serious-than-you-think 10 comments science
- Air pollution is killing more people every year than smoking, according to research. Researchers in Germany and Cyprus estimated that air pollution caused 8.8 million extra deaths in 2015 https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/air-pollution-causes-800-000-extra-deaths-a-year-in-europe-and-8-8-million-worldwide 278 comments science
- People who are bullied at work or experience violence at work are at higher risk of heart and brain blood vessel problems, including heart attacks and stroke, according to the largest prospective study to investigate the link, which is published in the European Heart Journal https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/bullying-and-violence-at-work-increases-the-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease 10 comments science
- Meta-analysis suggests low carbohydrate diets lead to increased death from any cause and that "Low carbohydrate diets are unsafe and should be avoided" https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/low-carbohydrate-diets-are-unsafe-and-should-be-avoided 52 comments science
- Stand up. It could help you lose weight. A 65 kg person would lose 10 kg in four years by standing instead of sitting for six hours a day. Standing burned 0.15 kcal per minute more than sitting, finds a new study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/stand-up-it-could-help-you-lose-weight 40 comments science
- A study in nearly 15 000 heart failure patients has found that up to 80% may not be receiving treatment at doses proven to reduce hospitalisations and improve survival. http://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/last-5-years/up-to-80-of-heart-failure-patients-denied-therapy-to-reduce-hospitalisation-and 98 comments science
- Weight loss from bariatric surgery appears to reverse premature aging https://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/last-5-years/weight-loss-from-bariatric-surgery-appears-to-reverse-premature-aging 3 comments science
- Coffee linked with increased cardiovascular risk in young adults with mild hypertension http://www.escardio.org/the-esc/press-office/press-releases/last-5-years/coffee-linked-with-increased-cardiovascular-risk-in-young-adults-with-mild-hypertension 20 comments science
- Statins lower the rate of cataract by 20% and the risk of cataract was reduced by 50% when treatment was initiated in younger individuals (in their 40s) and the duration of therapy was longer (e.g. up to 14 years) http://www.escardio.org/about/press/press-releases/esc13-amsterdam/pages/statins-prevent-cataracts.aspx 6 comments science
- CoQ10 is the first medication to improve survival in chronic heart failure since ACE inhibitors and beta blockers more than a decade ago http://www.escardio.org/about/press/press-releases/pr-13/pages/first-drug-in-decade-improves-heart-failure-mortality.aspx 22 comments science
- Normal weight individuals who carry weight concentrated in their belly have a higher death risk from CVD than obese individuals http://www.escardio.org/about/press/press-releases/esc12-munich/pages/weight-obesity-cardiovascular-mortality-risk.aspx 8 comments science
- Study reveals energy drinks may improve heart function http://www.escardio.org/about/press/press-releases/esc12-munich/pages/energy-drinks-improve-heart-function.aspx 6 comments science
- Study suggests that electronic cigarettes do not damage the heart http://www.escardio.org/about/press/press-releases/esc12-munich/pages/acute-effects-electronic-cigarettes-heart-damage.aspx?hit=dontmiss 1083 comments science