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.

Heart attack deaths are way down after decades of breakthroughs—but other risks have skyrocketed
Researchers explored more than 52 years of data, highlighting several key trends in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
FDA finalizes new heart warnings for COVID-19 vaccines
The new warnings, first proposed to Pfizer and Moderna in April, are now officially required by the FDA. They provide additional information about the potential risks of myocarditis and/or pericarditis associated with these vaccines.
Popular obesity drugs limit amputations, heart issues among patients with peripheral artery disease
Semaglutide, tirzepatide and other GLP-1 drugs appear to provide significant value for patients with moderate PAD.
American College of Cardiology now supports early use of medication to treat obesity
The group highlighted the proven effectiveness of these drugs, especially semaglutide and tirzepatide, while noting that eligibility, affordability and availability will still play key roles in any treatment decisions.
Cannabis is bad for the heart—should the risk be taken more seriously?
Use of the drug more than doubles a person's risk of dying from heart disease, according to a new analysis of 24 different studies. In a separate editorial, two physicians shared their concerns and highlighted the importance of discussing these risks with patients.

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.

DASH diet, developed to lower blood pressure, provides additional cardiovascular benefits

The new study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, examined how the DASH diet and a low-sodium diet can work together to boost patient health.

Marijuana use linked to a greater risk of heart damage

The new analysis included imaging data from nearly 3,500 adults with no prior history of CVD.

Antidepressants, other common medications linked to high blood pressure

The full findings are scheduled to be presented May 16 at ACC.21.

Heart Health

Heart attack deaths are way down after decades of breakthroughs—but other risks have skyrocketed

FDA finalizes new heart warnings for COVID-19 vaccines

Popular obesity drugs limit amputations, heart issues among patients with peripheral artery disease

American College of Cardiology now supports early use of medication to treat obesity

Cannabis is bad for the heart—should the risk be taken more seriously?