Cardiovascular Risk News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Schizophrenia, depression may raise heart disease & death risks by nearly 100 pc: Study
New Delhi, Aug 29: Certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and depression, can raise the risk of developing heart disease and mortality by nearly 100 per cent, according to a report on Friday.
Covid can accelerate ageing in blood vessels by 5 years in women: Study
New Delhi, Aug 18: A Covid-19 infection can accelerate ageing in blood vessels around five years, particularly in women, according to research.
Inflammation linked to frailty, social deprivation and heart disease risk in women: Study
New Delhi, Aug 5: Chronic inflammation may be associated with an increased risk of frailty, social disadvantage, and cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study.
Study links bacterium lurking in gums with heart rhythm disorder
New Delhi, May 17: People suffering from gum disease may be at an increased risk of developing heart rhythm disorder also known as atrial fibrillation, according to a study.
New machine algorithm can identify heart, fracture risks with routine bone scans
Sydney, April 30: Australian and Canadian researchers have developed a cutting-edge machine learning algorithm capable of rapidly identifying heart disease and fracture risks using routine bone density scans.
Lifestyle risks weigh heavier on women's hearts: Study
Washington, March 18: Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.
Lack of proper sleep may raise hypertension risk in teenagers
New Delhi, March 7: Teenagers who do not get the right amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure or hypertension -- a common risk factor for cardiovascular diseases --, warned research on Friday.
Heart attacks, heart failure incidences rise in winter: General Physician Dr. Tarun Sahni
New Delhi, January 3: As the winter season sets in, incidents of heart attacks and heart failure are on the rise, according to Dr Tarun Sahni, a general physician and internal medicine specialist at Apollo Hospital in Delhi.