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.

Drinking coffee may reduce risk of recurrent AFib
Physicians often tell AFib patients they should limit coffee consumption to protect their hearts. This new analysis, however, suggests that may not be necessary.
AI-enabled coronary plaque quantification outperforms traditional risk scores
Researchers used AI-enabled software developed by Cleerly to evaluate the CCTA results of more than 6,000 patients. The software was consistently effective, identifying patients who may face an increased risk of poor outcomes.
FDA clears AI-powered ‘thermometer of the future’ with ECG sensors
BeamO combines electrocardiogram sensors, a stethoscope and a thermometer into a single device that patients can use at home to learn more about their health. Findings can then be submitted for a cardiologist to review.
Cardiologists work to eliminate ‘cardiology deserts’ found in many rural communities
The Association of Black Cardiologists hopes to improve widespread disparities in care through the use of patient education, free diagnostic heart screenings and other proven methods.
‘Unprecedented’: Single dose of new gene-editing therapy lowers cholesterol, triglycerides
First-in-human data suggest the therapy, CTX310, could be a breakthrough for patients with lipid disorders.

Confirmed: USPSTF once again recommends hypertension screening for all adults

The USPSTF first shared a draft of its recommendation in 2020, leaving it open for public comment.

Cardiologist praises Mediterranean diet, says keto and paleo diets are bad for the heart

The veteran physician listed three diets that are good for a person's heart—and three that can do real damage.

Red meat linked to heart damage—expert says it ‘seems sensible’ to limit intake

Researchers relied on imaging data from nearly 20,000 UK Biobank participants to reach their conclusion.

Medtronic begins European launch of new infusion sets that can be worn up to 7 days

The new infusion sets were specifically designed to limit insulin preservative loss and maintain insulin stability.

Hypertension treatment increases skin cancer risk among older adults

When patients are already at a high risk of skin cancer due to other factors, researchers explained, clinicians may consider prescribing alternative antihypertensive medications.

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

Heart Health

Drinking coffee may reduce risk of recurrent AFib

AI-enabled coronary plaque quantification outperforms traditional risk scores

FDA clears AI-powered ‘thermometer of the future’ with ECG sensors

Cardiologists work to eliminate ‘cardiology deserts’ found in many rural communities

‘Unprecedented’: Single dose of new gene-editing therapy lowers cholesterol, triglycerides