https://ki.se RSS News Listing https://news.ki.se/rasmus-stenlid-awarded-the-wallenberg-bienenstock-postdoctoral-fellowship Rasmus Stenlid has been awarded the Wallenberg–Bienenstock Postdoctoral Fellowship, a grant funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. The aim is to give outstanding researchers who have recently completed their PhDs at a Swedish university the opportunity to conduct postdoctoral research at Stanford University. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:17:03 +0200 https://news.ki.se/high-risk-of-readmission-and-death-among-heart-failure-patients Almost half of patients hospitalised for acute heart failure in Europe are readmitted within a year, according to a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in the European Heart Journal. The risk of death also remains high, especially for those with more severely reduced heart function. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/complications-after-stent-surgery-more-common-in-individuals-with-diabetes Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of complications after stent implantation, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet published in Diabetes Care. The study, which includes over 160,000 patients, emphasises the importance of tailoring treatment strategies for this specific patient group. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 06:05:12 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-gene-discovery-aids-heart-disease-prevention By analyzing large amounts of data, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a system for classifying individuals into different risk groups for atherosclerosis. The results enable early detection of the disease, which can lead to personalized preventive care. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:11:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/no-support-for-dual-antiplatelet-therapy-after-cardiac-bypass-surgery Dual antiplatelet therapy after cardiac bypass surgery is no more effective than acetylsalicylic acid alone and also increases the risk of serious bleeding. This is shown in a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the University of Gothenburg published in the journal The New England Journal of Medicine. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:00:48 +0200 https://news.ki.se/some-heart-attack-patients-can-benefit-from-screening-for-stomach-ulcer-bacteria Not all acute myocardial infarction patients should be offered routine screening for the stomach ulcer bacterium Helicobacter pylori. However, it is possible that some patient groups with an elevated risk of post-infarction gastrointestinal bleeding benefit from such a test, concludes a large-scale study from Karolinska Institutet and Södersjukhuset published in the journal JAMA. Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:35:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/premenstrual-symptoms-linked-to-increased-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease Women diagnosed with premenstrual symptoms have a slightly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Cardiovascular Research. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:12:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/bahira-shahim-appointed-research-leader-of-the-future The Foundation for Strategic Research (SSF) has appointed Bahira Shahim at the Department of Medicine, Solna, as one of this year's "Research Leaders of the Future." A total of 213 applications were received, of which 16 were selected. The researchers receive a grant of 15 million SEK each over a five-year period and will participate in an extensive leadership training program. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:42:16 +0200 https://news.ki.se/small-vessel-disease-in-long-term-follow-up-of-severe-covid-19 Patients hospitalized for severe COVID-19 exhibit cardiac systolic dysfunction and small vessel disease at long-term follow-up. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital published in Jama Network Open. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:10:34 +0200 https://news.ki.se/including-gender-differences-in-research-and-clinical-practice-saves-lives As a cardiologist and former head of the cardiac intensive care unit at Karolinska University Hospital, I have seen the serious consequences of ignoring gender differences in medical research and clinical practice. Some international leaders now want to stop research on sex and gender, which is not only a step backward but also a direct threat to patients' lives and health in our field. Thu, 29 May 2025 17:36:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/heart-valve-abnormality-is-associated-with-malignant-arrhythmias People with a certain heart valve abnormality are at increased risk of severe heart rhythm disorders, even after successful valve surgery. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden published in the European Heart Journal. The condition is more common in women and younger patients with valve disorder and can, in the worst case, lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:15 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-mechanism-behind-vascular-damage-in-type-2-diabetes-identified Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered a new mechanism behind blood vessel damage in type 2 diabetes. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, shows that small vesicles from red blood cells can transfer harmful signal molecules to the blood vessels and impair their function. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:37:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/continued-medication-important-for-heart-failure-patients Patients who have been treated for heart failure and experience an improvement of their pump function, are still at higher risk of heart-related death or hospitalisation if they stop taking heart failure medications. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the top-ranked journal Circulation. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:10 +0100 https://news.ki.se/pregnancy-complications-linked-to-cardiovascular-disease-in-the-family Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the European Heart Journal shows that sisters of women with complicated pregnancies are also at higher risk, even if they had uncomplicated pregnancies. The findings suggest that genes and shared environmental factors may influence the association between pregnancy complications and cardiovascular disease risk. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-heart-has-its-own-brain New research from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University shows that the heart has a mini-brain – its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat. A better understanding of this system, which is much more diverse and complex than previously thought, could lead to new treatments for heart diseases. The study, conducted on zebrafish, is published in Nature Communications. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:11 +0100 https://news.ki.se/project-grant-from-the-swedish-heart-lung-foundation-to-professor-jonas-f-ludvigsson The Swedish Heart Lung Foundation (Hjärt-Lungfonden) has awarded Jonas F. Ludvigsson a 3-year-grant for the project ”Inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation and risk of cardiovascular disease”. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:02:45 +0100 https://news.ki.se/lars-h-lund-one-of-the-researchers-on-the-highly-cited-researchers-2024-list Clarivate has unveiled its 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers, recognizing individuals whose work has had significant global influence in their fields. Lars H. Lund is one of them. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:07:29 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-2024-sven-och-ebba-christina-hagberg-prize-is-awarded-to-bahira-shahim-and-david-marlevi The Board of Sven and Ebba-Christina Hagberg's foundation has decided to award Bahira Shahim and David Marlevi the foundations personal prize and a research grant, for a total of SEK 650,000 each. The prize will be awarded at the annual Installation Ceremony at the Karolinska Institutet in October 2025. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:25:17 +0100 https://news.ki.se/the-human-heart-may-have-a-hidden-ability-to-repair-itself After severe heart failure, the ability of the heart to heal by forming new cells is very low. However, after receiving treatment with a supportive heart pump, the capacity of a damaged heart to repair itself with new muscle cells becomes significantly higher, even higher than in a healthy heart. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Circulation. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:35:06 +0100 https://news.ki.se/prince-daniels-grant-to-ki-researcher-for-future-treatment-of-aortic-aneurysms Aortic aneurysm involves a risk of the large body artery rupturing, which is directly life-threatening. Hanna Björck, docent at Karolinska Institutet, has now been awarded Prince Daniel's grant for promising young researchers of SEK 6 million to develop future individual treatments. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:40:07 +0100 https://news.ki.se/heart-failure-mortality-declining-in-sweden A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that heart failure mortality has decreased in Sweden over the last 20 years. The study has been published in the European Journal of Heart Failure. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:35:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/agnes-wahrenberg-awarded-esc-young-investigators-award-2024 Congratulations Agnes Wahrenberg, PhD student of the Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, on receiving the prestigious “Young Investigators Award in Atherothrombosis, Coronary, Aortic and Peripheral Artery Disease,” at the European Society of Cardiology’s annual congress in London. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:06:40 +0200 https://news.ki.se/women-lose-more-years-of-life-after-a-heart-attack-than-men A new study shows that women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men. A 50-year-old woman with a large heart attack loses an average of 11 years, while an 80-year-old man with a small heart attack loses an average of 5 months of life. The study was led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Danderyd Hospital and the results have been published in the journal Circulation. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:02:56 +0200 https://news.ki.se/nicotine-in-a-new-guise The use of new nicotine products such as white snus and e-cigarettes has increased significantly among young people in Sweden. Marketed as tobacco-free, these products often contain high levels of nicotine and are flavoured in ways that attracts new target groups. But what do we really know about the risks? Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:28:18 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-thesis-encourages-earlier-discharges-after-catheter-ablation-of-atrial-fibrillation Astrid Paul Nordin from the Heart and Lung Diseases Unit at the Department of Medicine, Huddinge (MedH) is defending her thesis titled "Catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation - methods for improving outcome", on 31 May, 2024. Main supervisor is Nikola Drca (MedH). Mon, 27 May 2024 08:50:30 +0200 https://news.ki.se/cardiac-arrest-app-developers-receive-the-prize-for-innovation-and-utilization-2024 Jacob Hollenberg, Mattias Ringh and Leif Svensson, at the Department of Clinical Research and Education, Södersjukhuset at Karolinska Institutet, are awarded for using innovative technology to develop an outstanding app and method, which increases the chance of survival for people who have suffered a cardiac arrest . Tue, 21 May 2024 08:18:29 +0200 https://news.ki.se/five-researchers-from-fyfa-receive-funding-from-the-swedish-heart-lung-foundation We congratulate Daniel C Andersson, Johanna Lanner, Jon Lundberg, Carl Johan Sundberg, and Eddie Weitzberg, researchers at the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology (FyFa), for securing grants from the Swedish Heart Lung Foundation in 2023. In total SEK 5,9 million has been awarded the researchers at FyFa. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:16:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/drones-enabled-the-use-of-defibrillators-before-ambulance-arrival Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have evaluated the possibility of alerting drones equipped with automated external defibrillators (AED) to patients with suspected cardiac arrest. In more than half of the cases, the drones were ahead of the ambulance by an average of three minutes. In cases where the patient was in cardiac arrest, the drone-delivered defibrillator was used in a majority of cases. The results have been published in the journal The Lancet Digital Health. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:56:24 +0100 https://news.ki.se/bahira-shahim-receives-award-for-best-scientific-project-application The Swedish Society of Medicine (SLS) annually awards SEK 100,000 as a prize to a particularly deserving younger researcher who has applied for and been awarded SLS project grants. This year, the prize goes to Bahira Shahim, resident physician in cardiology and researcher at the Department of Medicine Solna. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:38:25 +0200 https://news.ki.se/cbt-improved-quality-of-life-in-patients-with-atrial-fibrillation Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) shows promising effects on quality of life, as well as reduced healthcare consumption for patients with paroxysmal (i.e., intermittent) symptomatic atrial fibrillation, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. According to the researchers, this is the world's first randomized controlled trial of CBT for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:48:31 +0200 https://news.ki.se/the-sisters-characterize-valvular-disease-in-heart-failure In the largest survey to date, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have studied how diseases of the aortic valve affect prognosis in patients with various types of heart failure. The study was published in the European Journal of Heart Failure. Shared first authors are sisters Angiza and Bahira Shahim, who also presented the results of the study at the Heart Failure International Conference in Prague. Wed, 31 May 2023 12:51:21 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-insights-on-the-risk-for-atrial-fibrillation-in-children-and-young-adults Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have investigated how preterm birth and foetal growth are related to the risk of atrial fibrillation up to middle-age. The study, which is published in JAMA Pediatrics, shows that being born preterm or large for gestational age was associated with increased risks of atrial fibrillation later in life. Being small for gestational age at birth was only associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation up to the age of 18. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/progenitor-cells-offer-great-hope-for-heart-failure-patients The 5D Heart Patch Project, led by Prof Kenneth Chien, has identified human ventricular progenitor (HVP) cells that can create self-assembling heart grafts in vivo. The research has the potential to offer hope to millions of people suffering from heart failure. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:51:10 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-treatment-can-improve-cardiac-pump-function-in-patients-with-heart-failure A clinical study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital shows that the hunger hormone ghrelin can increase the heart’s pump capacity in patients with heart failure. The results have been published in the European Heart Journal. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:05:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/wilhelmina-hoffman-and-fredrik-lundberg-made-honorary-doctors-at-karolinska-institutet Karolinska Institutet has decided to make Wilhelmina Hoffman, specialist in geriatric medicine, and economist Fredrik Lundberg honorary doctors. The formal ceremony will take place in connection with the doctoral conferment ceremony at Stockholm City Hall on 12 May. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:00:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/heart-failure-places-a-great-strain-on-healthcare Patients with heart failure often suffer from co-morbidities, which places a great strain on the healthcare services, a multinational study published in Heart reports. The researchers, who are based at Karolinska Institutet, identify an urgent need to improve risk management of the disease. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:36:52 +0100 https://news.ki.se/uric-acid-linked-to-later-risk-for-irregular-heart-rhythm High levels of uric acid in midlife may significantly raise the risk for a serious type of irregular heartbeat in the decades that follow, even in people without traditional risk factors, new research from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:03:55 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-findings-on-how-to-avert-excessive-weight-loss-from-covid-19 Losing too much weight when infected with COVID-19 has been linked to worse outcomes. Now, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 infection fuels blood vessel formation in fat tissues, thus revving up the body’s thermogenic metabolism. Blocking this process by using an existing drug curbed weight loss in mice and hamsters that were infected with the virus, according to the study published in the journal Nature Metabolism. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:00:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/volunteers-are-often-first-on-the-scene-to-save-people-with-cardiac-arrest Volunteer so-called SMS lifesavers in Sweden, who are alerted to cardiac arrests nearby using a mobile app, perform a large part of life-saving efforts before the ambulance, police or emergency services arrive, regardless if they are instructed to collect the nearest defibrillator or not. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Cardiology. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:01:02 +0100 https://news.ki.se/screening-for-stroke-risk-can-save-lives-and-money Atrial fibrillation is the greatest risk factor for stroke. Screening to detect atrial fibrillation in older people would not only increase the chance of preventing stroke, it would also save money for the healthcare system and society, according to a study conducted at Linköping University and Karolinska Institutet, published in the European Heart Journal. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:55:31 +0100 https://news.ki.se/oxygen-deprivation-at-birth-could-increase-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease An observational study at Karolinska Institutet shows that babies suffering oxygen-deficiency complications at birth are almost twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease during childhood and early adulthood as those without such complications. Still, the absolute risk of cardiovascular disease is very low in young age. The findings are published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:21:46 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-life-saving-methods-for-cardiac-arrest Jacob Hollenberg conducts research to increase the survival rate after cardiac arrest. He leads the KI Center for resuscitation science, which develops and studies new innovative methods and treatments along the entire cardiac care pathway. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:50:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/adult-adhd-linked-to-elevated-risk-of-cardiovascular-diseases Adults with ADHD are at greater risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases than those without the condition, according to a large observational study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Örebro University. The researchers say the findings, published in the journal World Psychiatry, underscore the need to monitor cardiovascular health in people with ADHD. Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:55:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/professor-goran-k-hansson-awarded-gold-medal-from-the-european-society-of-cardiology Professor Göran K. Hansson has been awarded the European Society of Cardiology's gold medal. He is honored for his research efforts and, above all, for his discoveries on the role of inflammation in cardiovascular disease. The gold medal is the society's premier award and is awarded for outstanding contributions to cardiovascular medicine and was awarded at the congress in Barcelona. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:33:47 +0200 https://news.ki.se/late-and-low-prescription-of-recommended-drugs-for-heart-failure A study led by Karolinska Institutet shows that it often takes weeks for patients with heart failure to be prescribed the recommended treatments, especially relatively new drugs such as dapagliflozin and sacubitril/valsartan. According to the researchers, the results are troubling as these treatments reduce the risk of death and heart failure hospitalization, and improve the patients’ life quality. The study is published in the journal JACC: Heart Failure. Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:25:19 +0200 https://news.ki.se/new-cell-therapy-approach-to-regenerate-cardiac-tissue-following-a-heart-attack Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Germany’s Technical University of Munich (TUM) and AstraZeneca, among others, have identified a unique therapeutic approach with the potential to restore heart function following a heart attack. The new findings rely on so-called human ventricular progenitor (HVP) cells to promote novel heart tissue and reduce scarring after injury. This pre-clinical study is published in the journal Nature Cell Biology. Thu, 12 May 2022 17:01:00 +0200 https://news.ki.se/variation-in-performance-between-different-artificial-heart-valves Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have studied long-term morbidity and mortality in individuals who have had different models of biological heart valves implanted. The results, which show that there are considerable differences in performance depending on model group, are published in the journal JAMA Network Open. Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:09 +0100 https://news.ki.se/less-antibiotic-use-in-dentistry-gave-no-increase-in-endocarditis Sweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk of infection of the heart valves, so-called infective endocarditis. Since the recommendation was removed in 2012, there has been no increase in this disease, a registry study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases shows. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-way-of-identifying-early-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is strongly associated with the “bad” LDL cholesterol. A large study by scientists at Karolinska Institutet now shows that two proteins that transport cholesterol particles in the blood provide early and reliable risk information. The researchers advocate introducing new guidelines for detecting cardiac risk and say the results, published in PLOS Medicine, may pave the way for early treatment, which could help lower morbidity and fatality rates. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:00:05 +0100 https://news.ki.se/low-education-and-income-level-increase-risk-of-out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest Socioeconomic factors affect the risk of cardiovascular disease and the chances of recovery. New research from Karolinska Institutet interrogates the significance of socioeconomic factors for sudden out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The study, which is published in Circulation, shows that education and income impact survival rates in both men and women. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:36:08 +0100 https://news.ki.se/meet-kristina-haugaa-medhs-new-professor Kristina Haugaa is the new Professor of Cardiology at the Department of Medicine in Huddinge, since October 11. "I'm eager and thrilled to conduct cardiology research at Karolinska Institutet". Fri, 29 Oct 2021 12:19:38 +0200 https://news.ki.se/comparable-survival-for-pacemaker-wearers-after-heart-valve-replacement Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have examined long-term outcomes in patients who received pacemaker implantations after transcatheter aortic valve replacement through their groin. The result showed no significant difference in mortality for the patients with pacemakers compared to those without. The study is published in the journal JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. Mon, 04 Oct 2021 20:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/screening-for-atrial-fibrillation-could-reduce-risk-of-stroke Screening for atrial fibrillation in 75- and 76-year-olds could reduce the risk of stroke, severe bleeding and death, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that has been published in the journal The Lancet. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:55:02 +0200 https://news.ki.se/drones-delivered-defibrillators-to-patients-with-suspected-cardiac-arrests Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden can now report the results of a unique pilot project where drones were used to deliver defibrillators to real-life alerts of suspected cardiac arrest. The drones were dispatched in more than a fifth of the emergencies and arrived on target and ahead of the ambulance in most cases. The results are published in the European Heart Journal and presented today at the European Society of Cardiology congress. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 00:05:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/eight-predictors-of-upper-gastrointestinal-bleeding-after-heart-attack Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified eight primary factors that increase the risk of a common bleeding complication after heart attack. Some of these factors are already known, but using machine learning techniques, the researchers have found additional predictors, such as smoking, blood pressure and blood glucose. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:04 +0200 https://news.ki.se/early-mr-scans-found-more-people-with-broken-heart-syndrome In almost ten per cent of myocardial infarctions, no obvious cause in the coronary artery can be found. Some of the patients are diagnosed with broken-heart syndrome, while others are left without a diagnosis. A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that early magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the heart can greatly increase the rate of diagnosis. The study has been published in the journal JACC Cardiovascular Imaging. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:07 +0200 https://news.ki.se/viagra-may-prolong-life-for-men-with-coronary-artery-disease Men with stable coronary artery disease who are on Viagra due to impotence seem to live longer and have a lower risk of experiencing a new heart attack, a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reports. Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:00:04 +0100 https://news.ki.se/ras-inhibitors-not-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death-from-covid-19 Concerns have been raised that the use of a common group of medications called RAS inhibitors could facilitate SARS-CoV-2 infection, impact COVID-19 disease severity and worsen prognosis. However, in a new nationwide registry-based study from Karolinska Institutet, including almost 1.4 million patients, use of RAS inhibitors was not associated with increased risk of hospitalisation or death from COVID-19. The study has been published in the European Journal of Heart Failure. Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:03:16 +0100 https://news.ki.se/new-cholesterol-lowering-guidelines-would-increase-cost-of-treatment The financial burden on health systems would drastically increase if new European expert guidelines for cholesterol-lowering treatment were implemented, according to a new simulation study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the European Heart Journal. The findings highlight an urgent need for cost-effectiveness analysis given the current cost of the proposed treatment for very high-risk patients, the researchers say. Wed, 19 Feb 2020 06:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/traffic-exhaust-at-residential-address-increases-the-risk-of-stroke High levels of traffic exhaust at one’s residence increases the risk of stroke even in low-pollution environments, according to a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and other universities in Sweden. The study, published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, suggests that it is mainly black carbon from traffic exhaust that increases the risk for stroke, and not particulate matter from other sources. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:00:00 +0100 https://news.ki.se/family-history-important-when-evaluating-chest-pain-in-the-emergency-room Patients with a near relative that has experienced a myocardial infarction, has an over 60 % increased risk of also being afflicted when attending the emergency with chest pain. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet have observed this association by combining data in a completely new way. The results are published in European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care. 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