A new international study REACT revealed that atherosclerosis, the main cause of heart attacks, can begin to develop in people as young as 18 years old, even in the absence of symptoms, which challenges current methods of assessing cardiovascular risk. (translated)
An alarming study shows that already every 13th young adult aged 18 years has hidden vascular deposits, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes much earlier than previously thought. (translated)
A large Chinese long-term study shows that consistent blood pressure reduction can reduce the risk of dementia, which was presented at the European Cardiology Congress in Munich. (translated)
At the world's largest heart congress in Munich, researchers are presenting new therapies and strategies that could help prevent heart diseases in people over 50 and optimize the treatment of at-risk patients. (translated)
At the important heart congress in Munich, it is shown how innovative technologies and new treatment methods can help combat cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of death in Europe, and prevent millions of heart attacks. (translated)
Young entrepreneur Luka Palatinuš passed away in the hospital waiting room after collapsing due to chest pain and high blood pressure, and his father is seeking answers, believing that his condition was not taken seriously enough by the medical staff. (translated)
Xylitol sweetener, which is used in chewing gums, jams, and toothpastes, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and death according to the latest research presented at the annual congress of the European Society of Cardiology. (translated)
The world's leading cardiology organizations have developed a new understanding of heart failure, questioning the previous notion that normal heart pumping ability excludes the disease. (translated)
New research reveals that atherosclerosis may begin as early as in people aged 20, prompting cardiologists to assess cardiovascular risk early, especially in light of the increasing number of young patients with hypertension, mainly due to an unhealthy lifestyle. (translated)
Cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London, who survived a heart attack, warns about subtle symptoms such as fatigue, arm pain, and a feeling of faintness, which he ignored before his heart attack, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing these signs for timely prevention of heart disease. (translated)
Dr. Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon who survived a heart attack, warns about symptoms we must not ignore, such as chest pain, fainting, unusual fatigue, and swelling of the legs, and emphasizes the importance of timely consulting a doctor. (translated)
A new study by German cardiologists shows that nicotine in any form, whether through cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or nicotine products, has harmful effects on the cardiovascular system and should never be considered harmless. (translated)
According to the new international expert consensus, leading cardiologists emphasize that traditional tests are not reliable for diagnosing heart failure and have identified 18 new causes of this condition, which changes the approach to its assessment and treatment. (translated)
In the Postimees study, cardiologists discuss alarming statistics regarding high cholesterol and the risk of heart disease in Estonia, focusing on factors such as diet, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle, in the context of a possible deterioration in diagnosis and access to medical care from 2027. (translated)
A large study of more than 31,000 adults showed that the time of the first meal of the day may be linked to the risk of death, with people who eat breakfast later than noon having up to a 29% higher risk of death and a 46% higher risk of cardiovascular diseases compared to those who eat between seven and eight in the morning. (translated)
According to the new guidelines of the American College of Cardiology, arterial pressure values not exceeding 120/80 mmHg are considered normal, which means that as many as 10 million more adult Americans should take hypertension medications to reduce the risk of death, especially from cardiovascular diseases. (translated)
The article highlights the alarming situation regarding the availability of medical care in the Czech Republic, where patients wait for specialists such as allergists or cardiologists for months, a consequence of an aging population and a shortage of doctors, which can have serious implications for patients' health. (translated)
According to the new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology, normal blood pressure should not exceed 120/80 mmHg, which means that nearly 10 million Americans should start taking hypertension medication to reduce the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. (translated)
After more than 8000 heart surgeries and his own heart attack, cardiologist Dr. Jeremy London warns against five life habits to avoid — smoking, ultra-processed foods, a sedentary lifestyle, loneliness, and chronic stress — in order to significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. (translated)
According to cardiologist Petr Ošťádal, Czechs do not take sufficient steps to change their lifestyle for health reasons, and this year's extreme temperatures may increase the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases, although the direct correlation with hospitalizations is not so clear. (translated)
