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.

Drinking too much coffee is bad for the heart

Drinking coffee in moderation is associated with certain health benefits, but consuming too much leads to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

Women have a lower ‘normal’ blood pressure range than men

Blood pressure guidelines that do not differentiate between men and women may need to be revisited.

Taking metformin for type 2 diabetes does not increase a patient’s COVID-19 risk

Yes, researchers confirmed, the popular medication is still perfectly safe to take for type 2 diabetes.

What older patients are getting wrong about statins and aspirin—and how cardiologists can help

A new analysis in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society suggests physicians could be doing more to help older patients combat cardiovascular disease.

Marijuana use lowers blood pressure for older adults with hypertension

There was a significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Vegan diet associated with more weight loss, better cholesterol control than Mediterranean diet

The Mediterranean diet, meanwhile, was associated with a more significant drop in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

FDA announces yet another new recall for extended-release metformin due to contamination

This is the second voluntary recall for extended-release metformin of 2021.

Diabetes, insulin resistance strongly associated with premature coronary heart disease among women

The study’s authors explored data from more than 28,000 women, focusing on the impact of dozens of biomarkers.

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