August 23, 2023
In a Heartbeat: What Are Augmentation Pressure (AP) and Augmentation Index (AIx)? Augmentation pressure (AP) and Augmentation index (AIx) are critical measurements used to assess the […]
July 21, 2023
Research shows vascular health plays a strong role in cognitive decline. Stiff arteries can reduce blood flow to the brain, increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s and […]
June 13, 2023
What is Central Pulse Pressure? Central pulse pressure (CPP) represents the difference between central systolic and central diastolic pressures measured close to the heart. This measurement […]
May 21, 2023
When performed regularly, even low-impact aerobic exercises can be beneficial for your heart. Globally, the number of adults suffering from high blood pressure increased from 650 […]
April 21, 2023
In a significant development in the fight against hypertension and vascular disease, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday granted 510(k) clearance for […]
April 13, 2023
Subendocardial viability ratio (SEVR), also known as Buckberg Index, measures the health of the subendocardium—the innermost layer of the heart muscle—relative to the outer layers. You […]
March 11, 2023
Even years after the pandemic began, we are still exploring the relationship between arterial health and the risk of serious illness and death from Covid-19. If […]
February 1, 2023
As more studies reveal the importance of sleep, we want to emphasize an often-overlooked medical fact: quality slumber profoundly impacts cardiovascular health. Improving the quality of […]
January 21, 2023
In the United States, one person dies every 40 seconds from cardiovascular disease, according to the CDC. And the problem is just getting worse. Between 2005-2018, […]
December 3, 2022
Arterial Stiffness Explained Arterial stiffness is a condition where the arteries, the blood vessels responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of […]