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.

Semaglutide, other obesity drugs show potential to treat nondiabetic stroke
Much more research is still required, but a new meta-analysis in Stroke suggests these medications may provide valuable stroke prevention.
Drones deliver AEDs for the first time in the United States
“This study represents a major step forward in how we respond to cardiac arrest in the United States,” explained Monique Starks, MD, principal investigator. “By integrating drone technology into emergency care, we’re working to close the critical gap between cardiac arrest and treatment."
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.

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.

Beta-blockers are inferior to other antihypertensive treatment options, new research confirms

The authors tracked outcomes from more than 386,000 patients treated from 2001 to 2018, sharing their findings in Hypertension.

Heart Health

Semaglutide, other obesity drugs show potential to treat nondiabetic stroke

Drones deliver AEDs for the first time in the United States

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