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.

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.
FDA commissioner claims Biden administration hid heart risks of COVID-19 vaccines from public
The allegation came days after an internal FDA memo linked the vaccines to the deaths of multiple children. A group of former FDA commissioners pushed back against the content of that memo.
Medtronic launches new diabetes tech integrated with Abbott sensor
Two of the world's leading healthcare companies have partnered on a new treatment option for patients with type 1 diabetes.
Doctors still unsure about Trump’s heart health after ‘weird’ memo
It is still unclear which imaging exams President Donald Trump underwent to evaluate his cardiovascular health. The White House shared a memo Monday as an attempt to put this topic to bed—but questions remain.

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.

FDA approves dapagliflozin for chronic kidney disease

Dapagliflozin can help patients with CKD lower their risk of adverse renal and cardiovascular outcomes, the FDA said in a statement.

Heart Health

Is IVL safe for patients with diabetes?

Diabetes associated with much higher risk of sudden cardiac death

FDA commissioner claims Biden administration hid heart risks of COVID-19 vaccines from public

Medtronic launches new diabetes tech integrated with Abbott sensor

Doctors still unsure about Trump’s heart health after ‘weird’ memo