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.

Regular meat consumption linked to a higher risk of ischemic heart disease, diabetes

Eating unprocessed red meat or poultry, meanwhile, was associated with a lower risk of iron deficiency anemia.

Beta-blocker use not associated with depression—but it may be tied to unusual dreams, insomnia

Overall, the study's authors found that depression was just as likely when patients took beta-blockers or a placebo.

Eating 2 servings of fish per week helps patients battle recurrent heart disease

"This study has important implications for guidelines on fish intake globally," one researcher said.

Family members of people on the Mediterranean diet also see benefits, including weight loss

The new study, published in the International Journal of Obesity, focused on weight loss and other trends over the course of two years.

MIND diet, a combination of Mediterranean and DASH diets, associated with cardiac and cognitive benefits

Researchers evaluated the imaging results and dietary habits of more than 2,500 adults, sharing their analysis in the British Journal of Nutrition.

Keto diet, other forms of ketone therapy associated with multiple benefits for CVD patients

While some healthcare professionals swear by the keto diet, others fear that it can be harmful. A new analysis, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, explored this very issue.

Drinking too much coffee is bad for the heart

Drinking coffee in moderation is associated with certain health benefits, but consuming too much leads to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

Women have a lower ‘normal’ blood pressure range than men

Blood pressure guidelines that do not differentiate between men and women may need to be revisited.

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’