Acute Coronary Syndromes

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is most commonly caused by a heart attack (myocardial infarction) where blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. This is usually caused by a blood clot from a ruptured coronary artery atherosclerotic plaque. Other causes include spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which most commonly occurs in women. ACS is usually treated in a cath lab with angioplasty and the placement of a stent to prop the vessel open.

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FDA approves oral semaglutide for reducing cardiovascular risks in adults with type 2 diabetes

Rybelsus from Novo Nordisk is officially the first oral GLP-1 drug approved for this indication. The FDA's decision was based on the SOUL trial, which included data from more than 9,000 patients with type 2 diabetes.

How mental health can influence cardiovascular health

Different subtypes of depression are association with specific cardiometabolic diseases, according to new data out of the Netherlands. 

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Plant-based diets linked to lower dementia risk for vulnerable heart patients

Adults with a history of CVD, type 2 diabetes and stroke were all associated with a lower dementia risk if they ate a whole food, plant-based diet. The study, published in JACC: Advances, was based on data from more than 71,000 U.K. Biobank participants. 

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‘Every second counts’: New Viz.ai platform brings the entire heart attack team together

The new platform provides users with real-time access to high-quality electrocardiograms and patient data. The goal is to ensure everyone is on the same page at all times, with no unnecessary delays.

Compensation for U.S. cardiologists is up across the board, according to a recent survey published by MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology company. The report identified similar trends for cardiovascular surgeons, highlighting the country’s high demand for all heart specialists in 2024 and beyond.

CVD responsible for 1 in 3 deaths around the world

Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, according to a special report from the American College of Cardiology. The new analysis, described by one cardiologist as a "wake-up call," includes data from more than 200 countries and territories.

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A call to action for pediatric cardiologists: CVD prevention begins at childhood

Pediatric cardiologists can make a significant impact on global health trends by looking for early warning signs of CVD in their patients and collaborating with other physicians.

Semaglutide tops dulaglutide when treating patients with type 2 diabetes and CVD

Researchers tracked real-world data from nearly 60,000 Medicare patients, highlighting the benefits of weekly injections of semaglutide. 

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FDA clears next-generation platform for AI-powered heart assessments

An updated version of Heartflow's Plaque Analysis platform has gained FDA clearance. In addition, the company announced that Cigna will cover the platform going forward.