All articles tagged with #heart risk
New research warns that combining antidepressants and beta blockers may significantly increase the risk of dangerous heart conditions, such as low blood pressure and slow heart rate, though more studies are needed to confirm these findings.
The thumb test is a simple at-home check that may indicate increased risk for connective tissue disorders linked to aneurysms, but it is not a reliable diagnostic tool. Medical imaging remains the standard for detecting aneurysms, and individuals with positive results should consult healthcare professionals for further evaluation.
The thumb test is a simple at-home check that may indicate increased risk for connective tissue disorders linked to aneurysms, but it is not a reliable diagnostic tool for heart or aneurysm issues; proper diagnosis requires medical imaging and evaluation.
The thumb test is a simple at-home check that can indicate potential risk for connective tissue disorders linked to aneurysms, but it is not a reliable diagnostic tool for heart problems. A positive result suggests the need for further medical evaluation, including imaging tests, especially if other risk factors are present.
A recent study suggests that the common diabetes medication glipizide may be associated with an increased risk of heart-related events compared to newer drugs like DPP-4 inhibitors, raising concerns about its safety despite its affordability and long-standing use.
A study from UCSF indicates that regular cannabis use, whether smoked or ingested, can significantly impair vascular function, increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues like heart attack and hypertension. The research highlights potential health risks associated with cannabis, especially as potency and usage among older adults rise, despite some benefits such as pain relief and seizure control. The findings underscore the need for further research into the public health implications of increasing cannabis legalization.
New research from the Framingham Heart Study shows complex links between blood lipid levels and Alzheimer's risk, with small dense LDL cholesterol increasing risk, while higher ApoB48 and lower HDL cholesterol levels are associated with reduced risk, suggesting blood lipid profiles could help predict and prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Two preliminary studies presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023 suggest that regular marijuana use may increase the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart attack, even after accounting for other cardiovascular risk factors. The studies found that daily marijuana users had a 34% increased risk of developing heart failure, with coronary artery disease being a likely pathway. Additionally, elderly non-smokers who used cannabis had a 20% increased risk of major adverse cardiac events. These findings highlight the need for further research into the health implications of marijuana and emphasize the importance of healthcare professionals being aware of the cardiovascular risks associated with its use.
A large clinical trial has found that testosterone therapy does not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and cardiac deaths in men with hypogonadism, a medical condition where the body does not produce enough testosterone. However, the study does not apply to men who take testosterone without a medical diagnosis, and long-term safety data is still lacking. The trial was funded by pharmaceutical companies that make testosterone, at the behest of the Food and Drug Administration.
A new analysis of immunization and death records in Britain suggests that young women who received at least one dose of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine might have been more likely to die of a heart problem in the 12 weeks after their vaccination. The study found six cardiac-related deaths per 100,000 young women who received at least one dose of the vaccine in Britain. The researchers did not find a significantly elevated risk of death in any other subgroup or with the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine, which was also widely used in Britain. However, the benefits of Covid vaccines still vastly outweigh the risks, and the incidence of harmful events after vaccination remains very low, the researchers and other experts emphasized.