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African Americans who smoke appear to have more than twice the risk of developing coronary heart disease compared to those who do not smoke, a new study has found. The findings—the first up-close look at the relationship between smoking and coronary heart disease in this population—also examined the risk for plaque buildup in the arteries of...
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NHLBI in the Press
A 21-year study of 28,000 women finds diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and smoking overlap with future incidents of heart disease.
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NHLBI in the Press
A new report builds upon a recent virtual workshop conducted by NHLBI. The workshop focused on identifying key research priorities related to atrial fibrillation (AF).
Credit: Shah and Lv et al./Cell Stem Cell
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NHLBI in the Press
An inherited form of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)—a rare heart disease that often causes sudden death or progressive heart failure—is caused by mutations in a gene called LMNA.
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In large clinical trials conducted worldwide, full dose anti-coagulation (blood thinner) treatments given to moderately ill patients hospitalized for COVID-19 reduced the requirement of vital organ support—such as the need for mechanical ventilation. A trend in possible reduction of mortality was also observed and is being further studied. With...
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NHLBI in the Press
Using lung cell samples provided by patients, researchers from Northwestern University School of Medicine pinpoint the origins and immune pathways that likely sustain COVID-19 pneumonia.
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NHLBI in the Press
Women who have COVID-19 during childbirth are more likely to face complications than women without COVID-19. While the absolute risk for complications is very low, the relative risks for problems like clotting and early labor are significant, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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NHLBI in the Press
Not only do COVID-19 patients have a heightened clotting risk, but they may also have an imbalance in their ability to break down clots, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.
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NHLBI in the Press
Researchers have developed a blood test that could make it possible for doctors to detect—then quickly prevent or slow down—acute heart transplant rejection, a potentially deadly condition that occurs in the early months after a patient has received a donor heart.
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NHLBI in the Press
People who are hospitalized with COVID-19 and not on a ventilator have a reduced risk for death when they receive convalescent plasma with high levels of coronavirus antibodies, according to a study appearing in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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DNA-based “liquid biopsy” could help save lives and reduce health disparities Researchers have developed a blood test that could make it possible for doctors to detect—then quickly prevent or slow down—acute heart transplant rejection, a potentially deadly condition that occurs in the early months after a patient has received a donor heart. They...