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Cytokinetics Shares are Jumping. Its Heart Drug Looks Better than Ever  Barron’s Cytokinetics Skyrockets On ‘Provocative’ Results In Heart Disease  Investor’s Business Daily Cytokinetics drug yielded benefits over common therapy in patients with heart condition, study shows  statnews.com Cytokinetics: Game-Changing Data Confirms Best-In-Class Potential (NASDAQ:CYTK)  Seeking Alpha Promising Phase 3 Trial Results Bolster Buy Rating for Cytokinetics’ Aficamten  TipRanks Source link

A recent study emphasizes the importance of plant-based foods for heart health, advocating for increased consumption of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. It suggests moderation in meat intake, favoring poultry and legumes as alternatives. The research also highlights the benefits of moderate dairy consumption, coffee, tea, and even dark chocolate, while cautioning against excessive salt, processed foods, and sugary drinks. …

A common way to manage coronary heart disease is coming under question. To prevent a repeat heart attack or stroke, many patients of a certain age are currently advised to take low-dose aspirin each day, indefinitely. Emerging evidence suggests a better option already exists. A recent meta-analysis by an international team of cardiologists finds that clopidogrel – which stops blood …

AI stethoscope can detect heart issues in 15 seconds, UK doctors find  Euronews.com ‘Game-changing’ AI stethoscopes could detect heart conditions in seconds  Sky News AI stethoscope is here and it can diagnose deadly heart diseases in just 15 seconds  Mint Doctors develop AI stethoscope that can detect major heart conditions in 15 seconds | Artificial intelligence (AI)  The Guardian AI stethoscope could detect major …

Statins have been nothing short of monumental in reshaping heart health. These drugs work by helping the liver remove more of the “bad” LDL cholesterol from the blood, which in turn lowers the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries. Less buildup means a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes. The benefits are well documented. Let’s take a look..For instance, …

High blood pressure? How to lower your risk of heart attack and stroke  Euronews.com Intensive systolic blood pressure targets may be cost-effective across most measurement error possibilities  2 Minute Medicine Evaluating the Renal Implications of Intensive Versus Standard Blood Pressure Control in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials  Cureus Have high blood pressure? Here’s how to lower your risk of …

Artificial Intelligence is slowly making advances in the healthcare industry, with each new model from tech companies getting better at analyzing health-related queries. Despite the new technology, the way to treat patients has remained largely the same, with doctors using stethoscopes hanging around their necks to access the internal organs of their patients. The nifty item that has been a …

An estimated one in five Americans harbors a leading risk factor for heart disease and heart attacks, often without even knowing it.  Lipoprotein(a) is a type of LDL particle, the primary transporter of cholesterol to the body’s tissues, that can seep into the walls of the arteries. LDL is commonly known as the ‘bad’ cholesterol.  Lp(a) is a dangerous form …

Novo Nordisk Says Wegovy Cuts Heart Risk by 57% Compared With Eli Lilly’s Obesity Drug – WSJ  The Wall Street Journal Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy cuts heart risk by 57% versus rival Lilly weight-loss drug in study  Reuters Wegovy trial result gives boost to Novo Nordisk amid U.S. market woes  CNBC Novo’s Wegovy Beats Lilly’s Zepbound for Heart Health, Study Finds. What It Means …

A new study examines the way a common vegetable may be able to help lower blood pressure in adults. As older participants drank beet juice, their oral bacteria changed, and their blood pressure dropped. Here’s what you need to know about this new research. There are a lot of things in life that can influence your blood pressure, including how …