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NIH supported study shows that the virus that causes COVID-19 can damage the heart without directly infecting heart tissue SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can damage the heart even without directly infecting the heart tissue, a National Institutes of Health-supported study has found. The research, published in the journal Circulation...
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NHLBI in the Press
Using personalized risk calculations for Asian adults, researchers found that obesity affects about one in five Asian Americans, including a higher number of Filipino and Japanese Americans. The findings could inform clinical and public health strategies to help adults at disproportionate risk.
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NHLBI in the Press
Long COVID isn’t common in children, but pediatric patients who experienced lingering symptoms were more likely to lose their sense of taste or smell, have heart inflammation, and experience cough or cold symptoms.
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NHLBI in the Press
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, have doubled during the past decade and now affect 8% of individuals giving birth.
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NHLBI in the Press
An experimental anticancer drug called saracatinib shows promise as a treatment for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a chronic and often fatal condition that causes scarring or fibrosis of the lungs.
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NHLBI in the Press
Adults who never or rarely added salt to food were more likely to live up to one to two years longer compared to adults who always added salt to food, according to an observational study.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers found pulse oximeters overestimated oxygen levels for adults who identify as Asian, Black, or Hispanic – which can lead to missed or delayed opportunities for COVID-19-related treatment and care.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers are reporting that a first-in-human trial using a new needle ablation technique shows promise for treating ventricular tachycardia.
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NHLBI in the Press
After assessing data from thousands of adults hospitalized for COVID-19, researchers found those who smoked or vaped were more likely than non-smokers to experience severe outcomes, including needing advanced respiratory support.
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NHLBI in the Press
By understanding genetic mutations that can occur later in life, also called somatic mutations, researchers aim to better detect and prevent heart disease in older adults.
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NHLBI in the Press
Wearable devices may be a cost-effective way to screen for atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat that can lead to serious complications including stroke, heart failure, and heart attacks.