Hidden heart risks exist in women with type 2 diabetes

Hidden heart risks exist in women with type 2 diabetes

Women with type 2 diabetes are nearly twice as likely as men to have hidden heart damage, according to a study by University of Leicester researchers.

How to recognize signs of blocked arteries in the heart

Blocked arteries in the heart, also known as coronary artery disease, happen when the main blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the heart become narrow or damaged. This usually happens because of cholesterol build-up (called plaques) and inflammation in the arteries. Knowing the signs of this condition is very important. If caught early, […] The post How to recognize signs of blocked arteries in the heart appeared first on Knowridge …

Study reveals hidden heart risks in women with Type 2 Diabetes

Women with type 2 diabetes are nearly twice as likely as men to have undetected heart damage, according to a new study by Leicester researchers.

Women with Type II Diabetes Twice as Likely to Have Hidden Heart Damage

Women with type II diabetes are nearly twice as likely as men to exhibit hidden heart damage, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leicester. The research, published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, used advanced cardiac MRI scans to detect early coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) in people with no symptoms of heart disease. “We’re seeing early warning signs of heart disease that aren’t picked up…