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.
 

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Telehealth provider raises $20M to improve cardiac rehab enrollment

The company hopes this investment will help bridge gaps in care for underserved groups.

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“We need an answer now”: Cardiologist awarded $2.3M to study cannabis use and heart health in people living with HIV

The four-year analysis will use cardiac MRI scans to closely monitor the heart health of people living with HIV who regularly use cannabis to treat their symptoms. 

Most Americans, especially men, have suboptimal heart health

The American Heart Association has published a new analysis focused on diet, sleep, BMI, blood pressure and other crucial factors among adults and children in the United States. 

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Cancer survivors face a 42% higher risk of CVD

More aggressive CVD prevention tactics may make sense for people who have had certain types of cancer.

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New AI model detects plaque erosion in arteries

Detecting plaque erosion can offer an early warning sign of restricted blood flow to the heart, which can cause heart attacks. 

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Vitamins for CVD prevention? Not so fast, says USPSTF

According to new recommendations from the USPSTF, there are two specific vitamins—vitamin E and beta-carotene—that should not be taken to prevent CVD. When it comes to other vitamins, however, more evidence is still needed. 

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Statin use may slow progression of arterial stiffness

Continuous and high-adherent statin users had lower baseline arterial stiffness, which also grew more slowly over time. 

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Marijuana use linked to heart rhythm issues in older adults

Former users, however, do not seem to face the same risks as current users.