Moderate alcohol intake may be heart protective by reducing stress-related brain signals
Moderate alcohol intake defined as no more than one alcoholic drink for women and two for men per day has been associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease when compared with individuals who abstain from drinking or partake in excessive drinking, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology s 70
th Annual Scientific Session. It s also the first study to show that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may be heart protective, in part, by reducing stress-related brain signals based on a subset of patients who underwent brain imaging.
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Only Half of Those with Heart Disease Get a Flu Shot
Findings Sound the Alarm to Improve Influenza Vaccination Rates, and Carry Important Lessons for COVID-19 Immunization Efforts, Researchers Say
Boston – People with heart disease are more likely to become seriously ill from the flu and other respiratory illnesses, including coronavirus. Yet, new research found that only half of Americans with a history of heart disease or stroke report getting an annual flu shot, despite widespread recommendations to do so. Rates of vaccination were even lower among Blacks and Hispanics, according to a study conducted by physician-researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), data from which will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 70th Annual Scientific Session.
Study reveals sex differences in evaluation and treatment of young adults with chest pain
Among younger adults visiting the emergency department for chest pain, women may be getting the short end of the stick. Compared with men of similar age, women were triaged less urgently, waited longer to be seen, and were less likely to undergo basic tests or be hospitalized or admitted for observation to diagnose a heart attack, according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology s 70th Annual Scientific Session.
The study is the first to examine emergency room management of chest pain specifically among younger adults (age 18-55 years). Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women and is becoming more common in younger adults. About one-third of women who were hospitalized for a heart attack in the past two decades were under the age of 55, a proportion that has grown in recent years.
Are Your Blood Pressure Readings Accurate? New Study Sows Doubt
Measuring a patient’s blood pressure is a routine task that every nurse knows like the back of their hand, but a new study suggests these readings aren’t always accurate. Blood pressure readings taken in the office may be much higher than when taken at home. It’s a small change that’s affecting millions of Americans all over the country.
Why Blood Pressure Readings Aren’t Always as They Appear
The American College of Cardiology, the CDC, and other medical organizations say that a normal blood pressure reading should be below 120 over 80 mmHg. As you probably know, there’s a right way and a wrong way to take a person’s blood pressure.
Washington [US], May 5 (ANI): People who clock six to seven hours of sleep a night had the lowest chance of dying from a heart attack or stroke when compared with those who got less or more sleep, according to a study.