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A study conducted by investigators from Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center in the Netherlands examined the relationship between physical activity and stroke risk in individuals with hypertension. The study found that regular physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, but this relationship may be weakened in individuals with hypertension and those taking antihypertensive medication. The study analyzed data from a Dutch population-based cohort of 139,930 individuals and found that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was beneficial for stroke risk reduction, regardless of hypertension status. However, the study also suggested that antihypertensive medication may be associated with a smaller benefit of physical activity on stroke risk. Further research is needed to explore this relationship. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney examined the relationship between device-measured physical activity types and postures with cardiometabolic health markers. The study analyzed data from 12,095 adults and found that approximately 64 minutes of walking and 5 minutes of stair climbing per day were associated with a favorable cardiometabolic risk profile. The study also found that sitting for more than 12.1 hours per day had a deleterious effect on cardiometabolic health, but this association was attenuated when participants with prevalent cardiovascular disease or medication use were excluded. The findings of this study may guide future interventions involving lifestyle modification. [Extracted from the article]

New research from Liverpool John Moores University in the United Kingdom suggests that single bouts of dynamic handgrip and squat exercise can provide protection against endothelial ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury in individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. The study found that a week of daily, home-based exercise can preserve these protective effects for up to 24 hours following the last exercise session. The researchers concluded that these findings highlight the potential benefits of exercise in preventing IR-induced injury in individuals with CVD risk factors. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands explores the relationship between cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cognitive decline in patients with dementia. While cross-sectional studies have shown lower CBF in patients with cognitive decline, longitudinal studies have not found a link between CBF reductions and cognitive decline. The researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies to further investigate this relationship. Understanding the role of CBF as a prognostic biomarker and potential treatment target in dementia is crucial given the lack of treatment options available. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands explored the association between left ventricular strain-volume loops (SVL) and myocardial fibrosis in pediatric patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The study included 34 pediatric patients with DMD and found that a lower late diastolic slope of the left ventricular SVL was associated with the presence of myocardial fibrosis. This research provides insight into cardiac dynamics in patients with DMD and may have implications for the management and treatment of this condition. The study has been peer-reviewed and published in the International Journal of Cardiology. [Extracted from the article]

Nijmegen, Netherlands, Europe, Atrophic Muscular Disorders, Cardiology, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Health and Medicine, Muscular Diseases and Conditions, Muscular Dystrophies, Muscular Dystrophy, Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions, Nervous System Diseases and Conditions, Neurology, Neuromuscular Diseases and Conditions, Pediatrics Keywords: Nijmegen; Netherlands; Europe; Atrophic Muscular Disorders; Cardiology; Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; Health and Medicine; Muscular Diseases and Conditions; Muscular Dystrophies; Muscular Dystrophy; Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions; Nervous System Diseases and Conditions; Neurology; Neuromuscular Diseases and Conditions; Pediatrics EN Nijmegen Netherlands Europe Atrophic Muscular Disorders Cardiology Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Health and Medicine Muscular Diseases and Conditions Muscular Dystrophies Muscular Dystrophy Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions Nervous System Diseases and Conditions Neurology Neuromuscular Diseases and Conditions Pediatrics 459 459 1 10/30/23 20231030 NES 231030 2023 OCT 30 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cardiovascular Week -- New research on Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions - Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is the subject of a report. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Health and Medicine; Heart Attack; Heart Disease; Heart Disorders and Diseases; Hospitals; Myocardial Infarction; Myocardial Ischemia; Vascular Diseases and Conditions EN Health and Medicine Heart Attack Heart Disease Heart Disorders and Diseases Hospitals Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Ischemia Vascular Diseases and Conditions 694 694 1 05/29/23 20230530 NES 230530 2023 MAY 29 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cardiovascular Week -- Research findings on heart attack are discussed in a new report. Health and Medicine, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Heart Disorders and Diseases, Hospitals, Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Ischemia, Vascular Diseases and Conditions. [Extracted from the article]

However, little is known whether exercise engagement prior to MI is related to the magnitude of post-MI cardiac biomarker concentrations and clinical outcomes." Keywords: Biomarkers; Cardiology; Diagnostics and Screening; Health and Medicine; Heart Attack; Heart Disease; Heart Disorders and Diseases; Myocardial Infarction; Myocardial Ischemia; Risk and Prevention; Vascular Diseases and Conditions EN Biomarkers Cardiology Diagnostics and Screening Health and Medicine Heart Attack Heart Disease Heart Disorders and Diseases Myocardial Infarction Myocardial Ischemia Risk and Prevention Vascular Diseases and Conditions 424 424 1 04/24/23 20230425 NES 230425 2023 APR 24 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Cardiovascular Week -- Investigators discuss new findings in heart attack. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Cardiology; Cardiovascular Imaging; Health and Medicine; Magnetic Resonance; Medical Imaging EN Cardiology Cardiovascular Imaging Health and Medicine Magnetic Resonance Medical Imaging 1024 1024 1 03/27/23 20230327 NES 230327 2023 MAR 27 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Clinical Trials Week -- Research findings on cardiovascular imaging are discussed in a new report. Cardiology, Cardiovascular Imaging, Health and Medicine, Magnetic Resonance, Medical Imaging. [Extracted from the article]

Previous research has shown no indication of macrovascular dysfunction as reflected by carotid artery reactivity, but has shown sustained microvascular dysfunction, systemic inflammation, and coagulation activation at 3 months after acute COVID-19." According to the news reporters, the research concluded: "This study shows that 18 months after COVID-19 infection, the incidence of macrovascular dysfunction as defined by a constrictive response during carotid artery reactivity testing is not increased. Keywords: Angiology; COVID-19; Carotid Arteries; Carotid Artery; Clinical Research; Clinical Trials and Studies; Coronavirus; Diagnostics and Screening; Health and Medicine; Inflammation; RNA Viruses; SARS-CoV-2; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2; Testing; Viral; Virology EN Angiology COVID-19 Carotid Arteries Carotid Artery Clinical Research Clinical Trials and Studies Coronavirus Diagnostics and Screening Health and Medicine Inflammation RNA Viruses SARS-CoV-2 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Testing Viral Virology 2023 FEB 27 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at NewsRx COVID-19 Weekly -- Data detailed on COVID-19 have been presented. [Extracted from the article]