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Researchers are studying how to update and personalize the tools doctors use to predict a patient’s chance of developing cardiovascular disease The annual physical exam is often a routine event for many people. A primary care doctor looks at, among many things, their patient’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and body weight, to help glean the health...
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Adults were 30-40% less likely to experience a stroke if they scored higher on “Life’s Simple 7,” measures of heart-healthy living. The study also found that adults who experienced a stroke but had fewer cardiovascular risks experienced the event 5-6 years later.

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NHLBI in the Press
Postmenopausal women who were more optimistic lived about four years longer than peers who were least optimistic, according to research from the Women’s Health Initiative.

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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers link extreme warm-weather days in the U.S. to slight increases in the number of premature deaths among adults ages 20 and older.

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NHLBI in the Press
To provide patients with a noninvasive solution for temporary cardiac support, researchers created a prototype for a tiny pacemaker that can dissolve after a few days or several weeks. The model weighs less than half a gram and contains no wires, leads, or batteries.

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NHLBI in the Press
After partnering with 135 women, researchers found that those who experienced a complication related to high blood pressure during pregnancy were twice as likely to have high blood pressure 10 years later.

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NHLBI in the Press
A study with more than 100,000 adults found that breakthrough COVID-19 infections occurred among 4.4% of people living with HIV compared to 3.5% of people living without HIV. These findings may support future COVID-19 vaccine guidance for adults living with HIV.

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NHLBI in the Press
After reviewing data from thousands of adults, researchers found adults who used e-cigarettes with cigarettes did not have a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease.

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NHLBI in the Press
By using images of a patient’s heart and pairing that information with their medical history, researchers created an algorithm to help healthcare provides better predict adults at greatest risk for sudden cardiac death.

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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers found that combining a virtual game with social support helped increase physical activity levels among individuals who experienced high blood pressure during pregnancy.

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NHLBI in the Press
Following a Mediterranean-style diet is linked to a lower risk of preeclampsia, a dangerously high level of blood pressure in pregnant women, according to a large observational study.