Cardiovascular diseases

86 articles

The cardiovascular benefits of soy
28 May 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A large study (over 200,000 participants) reports that regular soy consumption is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease.

To prevent cardiovascular disease, medication should not be a substitute for improved lifestyle
28 May 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Adopting a healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 80%, a much better protection than that offered by medication.

Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19: A potentially harmful effect on the heart
19 May 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

The results obtained for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine do not support its use in the current context. This treatment increases the corrected QT interval on the electrocardiogram, a recognized marker of an increased risk of fatal arrhythmias.

COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease
30 March 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

In addition to being an important risk factor for COVID-19, studies indicate that cardiovascular disease may also be a consequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection and that these cardiac conditions contribute to the mortality caused by severe forms of the disease.

A new metabolite derived from the microbiota linked to cardiovascular disease
29 March 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Researchers have identified a new metabolite derived from the gut microbiota, phenylacetylglutamine, which is associated with cardiovascular disease through a mechanism of hyperactivation of blood platelets.

Optimism reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality
10 February 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

According to prospective studies, optimism is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events and premature death.

Choosing dietary sources of unsaturated fats has many health benefits
5 February 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

It is now clearly established that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats (monounsaturated or polyunsaturated) is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Spicing up the prevention of cardiovascular disease with chili peppers
14 January 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

A study reports that people who regularly consume chili peppers have a reduced risk of dying prematurely from a heart attack or stroke.

Exercise reduces cardiovascular inflammation by modulating the immune system
3 January 2020
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

Voluntary and regular exercise in mice decreases the number of inflammatory leukocytes (white blood cells) in the bloodstream. The underlying mechanism involves a decrease in the secretion of the hormone leptin by fat cells.

The importance of maintaining normal cholesterol levels, even at a young age
30 December 2019
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Dr Martin Juneau, M.D., FRCP

One study reports that young adults with high blood cholesterol levels are much more likely to be affected by cardiovascular disease later in life.

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