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.

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.
Cardiology group thanks Taylor Swift for spreading word about nuclear stress testing
When Taylor Swift speaks, the world listens. And when she recently appeared on a podcast for the very first time, she shared the story of how a nuclear stress test saved her father's life.

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Gastric bypass surgery linked to lower heart attack risk than gastric sleeve

Both operations can help obese patients lose weight, researchers noted, but gastric bypass surgery "may be associated with greater cardiovascular benefits."

Obicetrapib linked to substantial reductions in LDL cholesterol for high-risk heart patients

Researchers shared new studies on the highly selective CETP inhibitor in The New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet.

Rates of obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes keep climbing in US

As time goes on, the gaps between the healthiest states and the least healthy states are only getting wider and wider. "Our findings highlight the urgent need for targeted strategies to reduce state-based inequities in cardiometabolic risk factors,” researchers wrote.

High Lp(a) levels increase risk of repeat cardiovascular events—LDL drugs may help

Researchers evaluated data from more than 273,000 patients with a history of ASCVD, noting that higher Lp(a) levels are consistently linked to worse cardiovascular outcomes.

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Tirzepatide bests semaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and heart failure

Researchers examined data from more than 9,000 patients, sharing their findings at SCAI 2025.

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Consistent cannabis use linked to multiple cardiovascular risks for heart failure patients

Cannabis use can be especially harmful for heart failure patients, according to new data presented at SCAI 2025.

Champagne could be good for the heart—and other lessons from a new risk analysis

Researchers explored the potential impact of more than 100 risk factors on a person's risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Some of their findings were what you may expect, but others were much more surprising.

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Bayer's finerenone reduces risk of AFib, atrial flutter in all CKM syndrome patients

New data published in JACC represents another big win for Bayer's finerenone. The drug has previously been linked to cardiovascular benefits for patients with CKD and heart failure, but its potential across the full CKM spectrum remained a bit of a mystery.

Heart Health

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?

Cardiology group thanks Taylor Swift for spreading word about nuclear stress testing