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.
 

The 10 best diets for your heart: Mediterranean, Ornish diets tie for the top spot

A total of 40 different diets were included in the evaluation.

FDA approves inclisiran, a twice-yearly injection that lowers cholesterol

The medication was designed to help lower LDL-C levels with just two doses per year. 

3 ways Vanderbilt's radiology department is laying the groundwork to address health disparities

"Regardless of design, developing a critical mass of institutions with this type of infrastructure will be needed for the field of radiology to improve health equity," experts wrote in JACR.

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Medtronic receives warning letter from FDA after inspection, sees stock prices drop 7%

The letter detailed issues related to risk assessment, the reporting of adverse events and other key areas. 

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Exposure to even small amounts of toxic metals increases the risk of clogged arteries

Some of the metals tracked in the study are commonly found in food and drinking water. 

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Ultra-processed foods increase the risk of a repeat heart attack or stroke

For CVD patients, researchers explained, even a diet that appears to be healthy could be doing significant damage. 

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How major life events can take a toll on the heart

Staying active during significant life moments is vital, according to a new guidance from the American Heart Association.