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.

FDA highlights risks of evaluating blood pressure with unauthorized medical devices
The agency emphasized that many over-the-counter technologies marketed for this purpose have not been properly evaluated.
Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Plant-based diets linked to lower risks of death, heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Diets that prioritize plant-based foods are associated with several health benefits, according to a new study of more than 3.4 million adults. Such diets also show potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Health systems use AI to target patients who may have elevated Lp(a) levels
"We can start helping people right now, and it would be meaningful if we can raise more awareness to reduce the burden of CVD," explained Katherine Wilemon, founder and CEO of the Family Heart Foundation.
Oral GLP-1 drug linked to weight loss in patients with and without diabetes—is FDA approval next?
Eli Lilly and Company is back with even more positive data on orforglipron, its oral GLP-1 receptor agonist. The company says it is "moving with urgency" toward gaining key regulatory approvals and getting the drug in the hands of patients.

DOACs may reduce the risk of dementia among AFib patients by 50%

Nearly 19,000 patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation were included in the team's analysis.

Older LAAO patients, especially women, face a higher risk of complications

Researchers explored data from the National Inpatient Sample, sharing their findings in the American Journal of Cardiology.

Bariatric surgery associated with lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease

Researchers examined data from 39 different studies, focusing on mortality rates and adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

There has been fear of a small number of patient who experience myocarditis after COVID vaccination, but a new study found it is safe in patients with prior heart damage. Image courtesy of Banner Health. #COVID19 #COVIDvaccination

COVID-19 vaccines safe for patients with a history of heart damage

“These results provide reassuring data that may encourage patients with a history of myocarditis to get vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2,” one specialist said.

Nurses caring for a COVID-19 patient in the COVID unit at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix.

Losartan fails to improve lung injuries in hospitalized COVID-19 patients

Some of the study's findings even raised concerns that losartan could be harming these patients.

What routine mammograms can tell us about a woman’s CVD risk

Signs of breast arterial calcification on a patient’s routine mammogram may suggest they face a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.

ACC consensus explains what cardiologists should look for in long COVID-19

The new consensus document provides a framework for understanding, evaluating, and managing some of the key cardiovascular sequelae of COVID-19

Tofacitinib increases risk of heart issues, cancer among rheumatoid arthritis patients

The FDA and Pfizer worked together to develop this new analysis of more than 4,000 patients.

Heart Health

FDA highlights risks of evaluating blood pressure with unauthorized medical devices

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Plant-based diets linked to lower risks of death, heart disease, stroke and diabetes

Health systems use AI to target patients who may have elevated Lp(a) levels

Oral GLP-1 drug linked to weight loss in patients with and without diabetes—is FDA approval next?