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09/10/2026

Is the risk of stroke really higher after a cancer diagnosis?

New research indicates that people with invasive cancer face an elevated risk of experiencing a stroke, especially in the first few months after diagnosis and especially if they have certain types of cancer.

09/10/2026

According to recent research, stroke risk is elevated for up to a year after cancer diagnosis, with greatest risks in the first few months.

People with invasive cancer may be more likely to experience ischemic stroke, according to results of a retrospective cohort study.Risk — which varied considerably by cancer type — appeared particularly elevated in the first few months after diagnosis.

09/09/2026

According to recent research, a condition called xanthelasma, where yellow patches appear around the eyes; may be a pre-cursor to a heart attack.

Atherosclerosis, the accumulation of fatty plaques in the arteries that causes restricted blood flow, is responsible for most heart attacks and strokes – but it often builds up slowly and silently, without symptoms, before causing a major medical emergency.

09/08/2026

New research suggests that here was not difference in major cardiovascular events when statin initiation was based on coronary artery calcium compared with traditional risk factor assessment.

There was no difference in major cardiovascular events when statin initiation was based on coronary artery calcium compared with traditional risk factor assessment, according to results presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2026.

09/06/2026

Look at what Minnesota is doing to boost rates of bystander CPR!

Minnesota ranks among the lowest states for bystander CPR despite strong cardiac arrest survival rates, prompting efforts to overcome fear and get more people to act before EMS arrives

09/06/2026

Do heart disease and kidney disease accelerate the manifestations of each disease in one another?

Heart disease and chronic kidney disease can accelerate one another, but new guidelines say simple screening and early treatment could substantially reduce the risks. Blood and urine tests, combined with proven heart and kidney therapies, may help catch problems sooner and prevent serious complicati...

09/05/2026

Come join Jason at Help-A-Heart CPR at our next AHA BLS Provider class in San Antonio, Texas. We're not just about providing a required certification but we also like to make it fun! Not to mention that we also offer "all you can grab" candy and chocolate for our students. You can view our upcoming class schedule at www.helpaheartcpr.com

09/05/2026

Recent research suggests that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) when conducting routine mammograms may be used to help identify common cardiovascular conditions.

In addition to searching for breast cancer, artificial intelligence (AI) used in mammography reads may help to detect common cardiovascular diseases, according to study findings presented at the ESC C...

09/04/2026

So why do some stroke patients rehabilitate faster and better than others?

As it tries to defend itself from stroke, the brain can paradoxically trigger tiny new clots in minor blood vessels, damaging tissue even after the original

09/03/2026

Recent research suggests that an overactive bladder can be linked to declining cardiovascular health.

Poor cardiovascular health, especially high BMI and poor sleep, is linked to a substantially higher risk of overactive bladder, new data show.