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Findings highlight the importance of infection prevention measures and personalized heart failure care. A study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that adults who were hospitalized for a severe infection, such as respiratory infections or sepsis, were more than twice as likely to develop heart failure years later. The findings...
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NHLBI in the Press
A deep-learning algorithm that interprets electrocardiogram (ECG) data can predict mortality risk after heart surgery, a new NHLBI-funded study finds.

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NHLBI in the Press
After conducting a study with more than 500 adults in their 30s and 40s, researchers found that sleep interruptions during this time were predictive of worse cognitive function 11 years later.

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NHLBI in the Press
Engineers and cardiologists created a prediction tool designed to help doctors identify patients with increased risks for experiencing ruptures in the body’s largest artery.

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NHLBI in the Press
Adults living in areas with fewer economic resources were less likely to fill heart failure prescriptions compared to those living in areas with the most resources.

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NHLBI in the Press
Earlier age at a girl’s first period is associated with a higher risk of becoming an adult woman with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular complications, a new study finds.

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NHLBI in the Press
People with obstructive sleep apnea who slept less than seven hours per night had a higher risk of death compared to those with longer sleep, researchers reported

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NHLBI in the Press
A 12-month workplace wellness program that introduced flexible scheduling for employees led to cardiovascular improvements for workers ages 45 and older and for those with increased cardiovascular risks.

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NHLBI in the Press
Compared to eating a high-sodium diet, adults who limited their salt intake to about 500 milligrams a day for one week saw their systolic blood pressure drop.

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NHLBI in the Press
Cardiovascular-related deaths due to heat are uncommon, but are expected to increase within the next 20-40 years as more summer days reach the maximum heat index, according to a modeling study in Circulation.

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NHLBI in the Press
A new study suggests that making simple dietary swaps could reduce the carbon footprint in the U.S. by more than 35% along with improving overall diet quality.