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.

Medtronic and Abbott make progress on interoperable diabetes tech—is FDA clearance next?
Two of the world's leading medtech companies have been collaborating to improve patient access to CGM technology. It now looks like Medtronic and Abbott could be close to gaining FDA clearance and moving forward to the next phase of their partnership.
AI-powered risk model evaluates long-term risk of coronary artery disease
The advanced machine learning model tracks more than 50 different factors to make its predictions. It has already been found to be more accurate than popular prediction methods for heart disease that are currently available.
Mediterranean diets that include some lean red meat can still boost cardiovascular health
The study's authors focused on blood pressure reductions and arterial stiffness, sharing their findings in Current Developments in Nutrition.
Plant-based diets may help patients with diabetes, heart disease live longer
Researchers focused on data from nearly 78,000 adults with cardiometabolic disorders, sharing their findings at ACC.25 in Chicago.
Oral semaglutide reduces heart risks while helping patients move past ‘fear of the needle’
Researchers still think patients should receive an injectable version of semaglutide when possible, but new data out of ACC.25 confirm that an oral formulation of the drug is associated with significant benefits.

Southern-style diets linked to a higher risk of sudden cardiac death—Mediterranean diet has the opposite effect

Regularly eating a Southern-style diet full of added fats, fried foods, processed meats and sugar-sweetened beverages can do harm to a person's cardiovascular system.

Diabetes drug tirzepatide associated with ‘significant improvements’ as Eli Lilly prepares for FDA filing

Full results of the SURPASS-1 clinical trial were presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 81st Scientific Sessions.

Think before you eat: How eating patterns in the US increase risk of cardiovascular disease, death

The study's authors examined data from more than 21,000 participants.

Statin therapy not associated with dementia or cognitive decline

This was found to be true for patients taking both hydrophilic and lipophilic statins.

Taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages work

Philadelphia's new tax led to a significant decline in the purchase of sugar-sweetened beverages such as soft drinks and lemonade, according to new data published in JAMA Network Open. The ACC, AHA, CDC and other organizations have all recommended against drinking too many of these beverages.

Cardiac monitoring with a sweatband? Wi-Fi-powered ‘smart clothes’ could be the future of wearable technology

The new-look wearables are designed to be waterproof, washable and—yes—comfortable enough to use for extended amounts of time.

More than 200 lots of irbesartan, losartan and valsartan recalled in Canada

Nine different companies are included in the recall.

Eating plant-based meals late in the day lowers risk of cardiovascular disease by 10%

It's not necessarily that people should never eat meat—but eating it for breakfast instead of dinner, for example, can make a significant difference.

Heart Health

Medtronic and Abbott make progress on interoperable diabetes tech—is FDA clearance next?

AI-powered risk model evaluates long-term risk of coronary artery disease

Mediterranean diets that include some lean red meat can still boost cardiovascular health

Plant-based diets may help patients with diabetes, heart disease live longer

Oral semaglutide reduces heart risks while helping patients move past ‘fear of the needle’