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.

CBD shows early potential to treat heart disease
Early evidence suggests CBD could help clinicians treat pericarditis, myocarditis and other significant heart conditions. Additional research is still required, however, including many more clinical trials.
Trump regrets undergoing CT to evaluate heart health—cardiologist still baffled by his aspirin use
President Trump, 79, says he is still in excellent health. He also has no intention of cutting down on the high dose of aspirin he takes each day.
Medtronic’s diabetes spin-off files for IPO
Make way for MiniMed! Medtronic's diabetes division has filed the necessary paperwork to go public. The company hopes to be traded on Nasdaq under the symbol MMED.
Is IVL safe for patients with diabetes?
New two-year data confirm that the IVL technology developed by Shockwave Medical can be used to treat diabetic patients who require PCI.
Diabetes associated with much higher risk of sudden cardiac death
According to a new study of nearly 7,000 patients, type 1 and type 2 diabetes are both linked to significantly shorter life expectancies. The risk of sudden cardiac death appears to be highest for younger patients.

Cardiologists identify 162 genes responsible for coronary heart disease

The team's findings, one researcher said, "could eventually make a huge impact on many patients lives."

A team of researchers at Gladstone, including Bárbara González Terán shown here seated, developed a novel algorithm method for identifying genetic variants that are likely to play important roles in congenital heart disease. This opens up opportunities to accelerate research into this serious condition. Photo by Michael Short/Gladstone Institutes

Algorithm helps sort genetic data to improve our understanding of congenital heart disease

Researchers at Gladstone Institutes developed a new algorithm method for identifying genetic variant combinations that are likely to play important roles in congenital heart disease.

USPSTF shares updated recommendations on statin use to prevent CVD

The public comment period for these recommendations ends on March 21.

4 new medications and technologies that could transform cardiology in 2022

The FDA has already approved one of the medications, with a decision on another expected by the end of April.

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine slightly increases risk of blood clots

Researchers emphasized that the benefits of the vaccine still far outweigh the risks.

Unreliable? 76% of world’s blood pressure monitors have not been validated

Researchers examined data on more than 3,400 BP devices used all over the world. A significant majority of them were never clinically validated for accuracy.

Risk of recurrent stroke 48% higher among young marijuana users

Marijuana use can be especially harmful to young adults with a history of stroke or TIA, researchers explained.

Heart drug trimetazidine at center of Olympics controversy surrounding figure skater Kamila Valieva

Trimetazidine, typically prescribed for treating angina, is associated with increasing blood flow and improving endurance.

Heart Health

CBD shows early potential to treat heart disease

Trump regrets undergoing CT to evaluate heart health—cardiologist still baffled by his aspirin use

Medtronic’s diabetes spin-off files for IPO

Is IVL safe for patients with diabetes?

Diabetes associated with much higher risk of sudden cardiac death