Coronary calcium scanning helps to more accurately assess the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with intermediate risk, but offers only limited benefit for the general population. Routine use in patients with low or high risk is not always justified.
A new study has shown that adults need three to four times more physical activity than current guidelines recommend to significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. This is especially important for people with low endurance.
Fat deposits in the abdominal area pose a greater risk to the heart and blood vessels than overall excess weight. A new study highlights the importance of measuring waist circumference for the early detection of hidden health threats.
Reducing the salt content in staple foods can significantly lower the number of heart attacks and strokes, improving public health without requiring people to change their usual diets. Recent studies show that even small adjustments can save thousands of lives and reduce healthcare costs.
A new study has found that standard methods for assessing heart attack risk fail to identify nearly half of the patients who are actually at risk. The authors urge a reevaluation of current approaches to the prevention and diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.