Changes in the heart might mean more than just cardiovascular risk – they could also signal early shifts in brain health. A ...

HealthDay News — Subclinical cardiac dysfunction is associated with brain imaging markers of neurodegeneration, according to a study published online March 26 in Neurology.

Community-based studies revealed a higher prevalence of LV systolic and diastolic dysfunction using the new echocardiographic imaging techniques. Future prospective studies will clarify the ...

Cardiac problems associated with vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors occur frequently in patients with cancer.

The meta-analysis found that heart dysfunction, especially diastolic problems, could be associated with reduced brain volume ...

People who have early signs of heart problems may also have changes in brain health that can be early signs of dementia, such as loss of brain volume, according to a meta-analysis. The meta-analysis ...

Postpartum cardiomyopathy, a type of systolic heart failure, can set in up to five months after delivery, but usually appears in the final month of pregnancy ...

Diastolic heart failure causes a stiff left ventricle that prevents the heart from relaxing between beats. Common symptoms include coughing, tiredness, and shortness of breath. Systolic and ...

People who show early signs of heart problems may also begin to experience changes in their brain that are connected to ...

Consistent association seen for markers of systolic dysfunction with smaller total brain volume. (HealthDay News) — Subclinical cardiac dysfunction is associated with brain imaging markers of ...