A recent study has shown that excessive sodium (table salt) intake increases the risk of heart failure by up to 15%. Heart failure is defined as a medical condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body’s needs…
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Leading cardiologists in the United States have published new guidelines for managing high cholesterol , to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Medical experts from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association compiled these…
Read moreMost folks know that too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, but new research suggests it may be even more dangerous than thought. A Vanderbilt University team found that excessive sodium intake was a direct, independent trigger for new-onset heart failure among…
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Recent medical studies and trials have revealed the development of an injectable foam material that could revolutionize the treatment of severe internal bleeding, one of the leading causes of death in cases of accidents and serious injuries. RevMedx, an American…
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For decades, surviving a heart attack has come with a lifelong prescription: Stay on medications called beta-blockers to help protect your heart. But doctors are taking a closer look at whether long-term beta-blocker use is really necessary, especially beyond…
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Studies have shown that treatment strategies that more aggressively lower LDL cholesterol targets in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease may reduce cardiovascular events more effectively. Maintaining 55 mg/dL from the existing 70 mg/dL reduced…
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