A new study investigates whether there is an association between cannabis and heart attacks in young adults. Cannabis is becoming legalized in a growing number of places, both for recreational and medical use.  Its use is also relatively common; one 2019 Gallup poll found that 12 percent of U.S. adults reported smoking cannabis.1 Young adults […]

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In a recent study, researchers use smartphones and smart speakers to detect if someone has a cardiac arrest at home. Smartphones and smart speakers are present in an increasing number of households – projected to be present in approximately 75% of homes in the US by the year 2020. So, what if these smart speakers […]

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A clinical trial of a new anti-cholesterol drug has generated promising results in reducing the chances of a second heart attack, unstable angina, or death from coronary heart disease. Acute coronary syndrome is a life-threatening health condition associated with sudden and reduced blood flow to the heart. The resulting under-supply of oxygen to the heart […]

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A study in the UK compared how risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure affect the risk of a heart attack in women and men. Heart disease causes a narrowing of the blood vessels which supply the heart muscle. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow becomes critically decreased or stops […]

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A recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine investigated the frequency of antiphospholipid antibodies in first-time heart attack patients. Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of autoantibodies that attack phospholipid proteins, including cardiolipin and β2-glycoprotein. APS can lead to blood clot formation in veins and arteries, which can increase […]

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Researchers studied the effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiome and heart attack recovery in experimental studies. It is becoming clear that the microorganisms normally found in the human gut–or the “gut microbiome” – are essential for good health. The gut microbiome is involved in several physiological processes including the immune system response. If the […]

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Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers studied how air pollution may affect the health benefits of exercise on the heart.   Many heart conditions are the leading causes of death globally. Heart attacks are especially common. Having even one heart attack increases the risk for further attacks. Strategies to treat patients […]

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In a highly innovative implementation of technology, recent studies suggest that drones can be used to deliver defibrillators to cardiac arrest patients. Cardiac arrest scenarios that occur outside of a hospital setting generally witness a low survival rate ranging from 8 to 10%. These low rates of survival are attributed to the time taken to […]

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