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.

Is the Mediterranean diet still good for the heart if you include lean meat?

The Mediterranean diet typically prioritizes eating fruits and vegetables and limiting fatty foods and animal products.

New research highlights the close connection between diabetes and cardiovascular issues

Chronic coronary syndromes can more than triple a person's chances of developing diabetes, researchers found.

How early marijuana use affects the heart later in life

Researchers used ultrasound imaging to examine the hearts of young adults who smoked marijuana and those who did not. Their full analysis was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology

New research points to a better strategy for cardiovascular risk assessment

The team sees significant potential in its findings, though they still hope to make the technique "simpler and more clinically implementable."

Metformin shows promise for treating polycystic kidney disease

Typically used to treat Type 2 diabetes, metformin may also provide value as a treatment option for a serious, potentially fatal kidney disease.

Beta-blockers raise the risk of heart disease, stroke among people with HIV

The study, published in Hypertension, included data from more than 8,000 U.S. veterans.

FDA approves alirocumab for treating homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia

The medication, a PCSK9 inhibitor, was already an approved therapy for adult patients with cardiovascular disease.

Eating large amounts of processed meat associated with a much higher risk of cardiovascular disease, death

The study's authors tracked the health of more than 134,000 individuals from 21 countries for nearly a decade.

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?