Heart Health

This news channel includes content on cardiovascular disease prevention, cardiac risk stratification, diagnosis, screening programs, and management of major risk factors that include diabetes, hypertension, diet, life style, cholesterol, obesity, ethnicity and socio-economic disparities.

Surgery still outperforms GLP-1 drugs in terms of heart health
Both treatment options are effective, but metabolic and bariatric surgery was linked to more significant cardiovascular risk reductions than GLP-1 medications.
Weight loss pill linked to reduced risk of heart attack or stroke after FDA requested more data
The FDA asked, and Eli Lilly and Company delivered. The company now hopes to secure an additional approval for orforglipron/Foundayo that covers the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Can energy drinks cause heart disease? New lawsuit says teen died from caffeine-induced cardiomyopathy
The family of a teenage girl who died unexpectedly in 2025 has sued two energy drink distributors.
Long-term antidepressant use may increase risk of sudden cardiac death
The risk appears to be greatest when patients are still actively taking antidepressants. Researchers noted that many more studies on this topic are still necessary.
FDA links weight loss pill to ‘unexpected’ cardiovascular risks
The once-daily pill received FDA approval on April 1. However, the agency has requested additional data on multiple potential side effects.

doctor with overweight patient who may be treated with TAVR or surgery

New obesity statistics highlight importance of preventive cardiology

Cardiovascular health is much worse in some parts of the United States than others. Cardiologists in those high-risk areas can make a world of difference by embracing preventive cardiology and working to treat patients before it is too late.

Insulet Corporation has announced a voluntary recall for specific lots of the pods associated with its Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System

FDA announces recall of insulin delivery pods

Small tears were found on the inside of some of Insulet Corporation's Omnipod 5 pods. The issue was linked to a total of 18 serious adverse events.

New dyslipidemia guideline puts add-on testing, early screening in the spotlight

The updated recommendations represent a collaboration between the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and several other U.S. healthcare organizations.

doctor patient elderly check up hospital

Heart patients unsure about GLP-1 drugs? A physician’s advice is often the best medicine

When patients fear that GLP-1 drugs are “too new” to be trusted, cardiologists can make a world of difference by closely listening and then explaining how they work.

How recreational Adderall use affects the heart: a cardiologist’s warning

Students sometimes take unprescribed Adderall to stay up late and study. According to new research out of Mayo Clinic, however, that may do more to the heart than those students realize.

GLP-1 drugs and healthy habits work together to boost heart health, Harvard study confirms

When patients on GLP-1 therapy also make healthy lifestyle choices—getting enough sleep and exercising, for example—the benefits are significantly greater.

Excessive alcohol use increases risk of amputation in CLTI patients

Identifying patients with alcohol use disorder prior to treatment may help care teams plan ahead and anticipate potential complications.

Medtronic’s diabetes division seeks $7.9B valuation in upcoming IPO

MiniMed, Medtronic's diabetes business, hopes to sell 28 million shares of its common stock at a price of $25 to $28 per share.

Heart Health

Surgery still outperforms GLP-1 drugs in terms of heart health

Weight loss pill linked to reduced risk of heart attack or stroke after FDA requested more data

Can energy drinks cause heart disease? New lawsuit says teen died from caffeine-induced cardiomyopathy

Long-term antidepressant use may increase risk of sudden cardiac death

FDA links weight loss pill to ‘unexpected’ cardiovascular risks