March 16, 2023
The maximum pressure of the heart when beating is known as systolic pressure. Between heartbeats, when the heart relaxes, the pressure is known as diastole. Pulse […]
March 15, 2023
An indirect measure of arterial stiffness that increases with age, your augmentation index reflects the burden your stiff arteries place on the heart. Chronic stress on […]
February 27, 2023
Studies show rigid arteries are closely associated with cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic diseases. Here’s how digital vascular biomarkers can help detect […]
January 11, 2023
Professional athletes are typically seen as icons of health and fitness. But what happens when these uber-fit competitors retire? As they adopt a more sedentary life, studies show […]
January 11, 2022
More than 6.2 million Americans1 have a heart that cannot pump enough blood through their body to support the health and function of their heart and […]
December 7, 2021
“A man is only as old as his arteries.” -William Osler, M.D., the father of modern medicine We’ll have to forgive Dr. Osler for his sexist […]
March 16, 2021
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women worldwide and a leading cause of illness and death. Each year it affects more than half a […]
September 17, 2020
When it comes to determining overall cardiovascular health and the risk for cardiovascular disease, which factors are the most predictive of outcomes? This key question is […]
August 31, 2020
As researchers, clinicians, and the general public struggle to understand the nature and direction of COVID-19, new clues and insights are emerging all the time. Case […]