A treatment that breaks down the NETs or even prevents them from forming in the first place could be a promising new approach to maintaining the immune defense in patients after a stroke or heart attack To track down the mechanism behind the loss of antibodies and to improve the treatment of patients with these findings the researchers used disease mouse models. Mice also experienced a loss of IgA in their blood and stool after a stroke or heart attack. The researchers discovered that specialized DNA fibers released in blood are a factor in the loss of immune defense. Continue reading →

Historically, medicine has been a male-biased field. For cardiovascular disorders, too, women are less likely to be diagnosed, or are diagnosed later and with more symptoms. Continue reading →

When it comes to matters of the heart, cardiovascular disease in women is underdiagnosed compared to men. A popular scoring system used to estimate how likely a person is to develop a cardiovascular disease within the next 10 years is the Framingham Risk Score. It is based on factors including age, sex, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure. Continue reading →

Scientific evidence shows ultra-processed foods like fast food burgers, fries, and soft drinks increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. (Photo credit: Colynary Media/Unsplash) A growing body of research shows that ultra-processed foods, and notably artificial sweeteners, increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular disease mortality. Continue reading →

(Photo by Louis Bauer via Pexels) By Stephen Beech via SWNS People with an ultra-rare condition that stunts growth are less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, suggests new research. The few hundred patients worldwide with growth hormone receptor deficiency (GHRD) - also known as Laron syndrome - also appear to at lower risk of cardiovascular disease, say scientists. They believe that drugs that cause similar effects could reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke - and could even extend how long people live. Continue reading →