Cardiovascular - June 2022 Archives

Mayo Clinic Q and A: How does diabetes affect the heart?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 42 and recently was diagnosed with diabetes. My doctor said I could manage the condition with diet and exercise for now ...

By Cynthia Weiss • June 23, 2022

Coronary artery bypass grafting has potential benefits for patients over age 80 with reasonable surgical risk, Mayo Clinic study finds

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Patients over age 80 are considered high-risk candidates for coronary artery bypass grafting, not only because of normal wear and tear on ...

By Jay Furst • June 20, 2022

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tick-borne illnesses

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A close friend was diagnosed recently with Lyme disease due to a tick bite. However, I recently read about some new type of ...

By Cynthia Weiss • June 15, 2022

Consumer Health: Men’s health and living a longer, healthier life

June is Men's Health Month, and Men's Health Week will be observed June 13–19, which makes this a good time to learn about the biggest ...

By Laurel Kelly • June 10, 2022

Patients with mitral annulus calcification at higher risk of heart valve and cardiovascular disease, Mayo Clinic research finds

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A retrospective review of more than 24,000 patients who underwent an echocardiogram at Mayo Clinic finds that nearly one-quarter of the patients ...

By Jay Furst • June 1, 2022