Mortality
Researchers have found that night shift work, particularly in industries such as healthcare and transportation, is significantly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis was conducted to assess the relationship between night shift work and the incidence and mortality of
Mortality
Recent research published in the journal PLOS One has revealed a surprising association between sleep apnea and reduced in-hospital mortality in patients admitted for acute heart disease. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from the Cantonal Hospital in St. Gallen, Switzerland, found that patients with sleep apnea had
Mortality
Researchers from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences have conducted a study to examine the link between isolated minor ST-T abnormalities in the general population and mortality from both cardiac and non-cardiac causes. The study, which assessed the electrocardiograms of over 9,000 participants in the Mashhad stroke and heart
Adults
Adult congenital heart disease patients in Switzerland require specialized care, which is often provided by regional and supraregional centres. A recent study focused on the extent of cardiac-related hospitalizations among adult congenital heart disease patients followed at Swiss regional centres. The research aimed to assess the role of regional centres
Adults
Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) undergoing isolated heart transplantation from donation-after-circulatory-death (DCD) donors experience worse short- and mid-term graft survival, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine. Researchers analyzed data from the United Network for Organ Sharing registry and found that among 726 ACHD
Adults
A recently conducted survey by the American Heart Association found that about 9 in 10 U.S. adults have not heard of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a newly defined health condition affecting nearly 90% of adults that includes heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity. The survey, conducted in August 2025,
Chronic diseases
A new study from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) reveals that the prevalence of multimorbidity among Indians over 45 years of age could be increasing the risk of heart diseases. The study analyzed data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) and found that one in five
Genetic research
An international research team has pinpointed genetic differences that help explain why some people with obesity remain relatively healthy while others develop serious conditions like diabetes and heart disease. The study, published in Nature Medicine, analyzed genetic data from 452,768 people and discovered variants in 205 regions of the
Associations
The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines initiative has made significant strides in improving outcomes for patients experiencing heart disease or stroke, with 4,800 participating hospitals nationwide. In Illinois, 14 Chicago hospitals are among the 82 hospitals recognized for consistently following up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure
Associations
The American Heart Association (AHA) has recognized 82 hospitals in Illinois for their exceptional heart care, as part of the AHA's Get With The Guidelines(r) initiative. This initiative aims to improve patient outcomes by promoting high-quality, science-based care. Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of
Associations
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. According to the American Heart Association, more than half of Latino men and about a third of Latino women 20 years and older suffer from high blood pressure. Erika Perez's
Associations
Distinguished professor Peter Tontonoz at UCLA will be recognized with the 2025 Basic Research Prize from the American Heart Association for his foundational discoveries in cholesterol, fatty acid, and phospholipid metabolism, transforming the understanding and treatment of heart disease and metabolic disorders. The award will be presented during the American
