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5. Genetically Predicted Childhood Obesity Influences CV Disease Spectum
Lifecourse Mendelian Randomisation study suggests genetically predicted childhood obesity influences spectrum of CV disease due to long-term effects of adiposity persisting in adulthood https://t.co/kKUGyyEL57 @grace_m_power @mendel_random @iTomRichardson @JSTyrrell @timfrayling pic.twitter.com/vmz88VmlSL
— JAHA (@JAHA_AHA) September 14, 2021
4. The Danger of AFib
By itself, #AFib is generally not a life-threatening condition, but it can lead to serious medical complications like #stroke. In fact, 1 in 4 strokes in people over 40 y/o is due to AFib >> https://t.co/jIjxsmsFB6 #AFibAwarenessMonth #StrokePrevention #EPeeps #UpBeatbyHRS pic.twitter.com/gLNbI1oaez
— Heart Rhythm Society (@HRSonline) September 15, 2021
3. Heart Inflammation More Common Among Men Following mRNA COVID Vaccine
Heart inflammation more common among men following mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination | News-Medical https://t.co/63hUNDdZYa
— JJ🇮🇪 (@tazalot1981) September 16, 2021
2. Amulet Device Safe and Effective at Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
The Amulet IDE trial showed that the Amulet device was safe and effective at left atrial appendage occlusion. Learn more here: https://t.co/4eZA3ZhLBi #ESCCongress #cvLAAoccluder @AABavry @DLBHATTMD
— American College of Cardiology (@ACCinTouch) September 17, 2021
1. Heart Inflammation More Common Among Men Following mRNA COVID Vaccine
Proud to share our latest publication: "miR-181c predicts response to exercise training in #HFpEF" in #EJPC @ESC_Journals
— Andreas Gevaert (@AndreasGevaert) September 17, 2021
Early stage research, but let me walk you through why this could be relevant for your #HFpEF patients! 🧵
📎https://t.co/yGaxH5hXlx#CardioTwitter pic.twitter.com/hk4wvjOmoz