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.

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately
The FDA has categorized this as a Class I recall. If patients update their phone or watch apps as needed, they can continue to use these devices like normal.
Plant-based diets linked to lower risks of death, heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Diets that prioritize plant-based foods are associated with several health benefits, according to a new study of more than 3.4 million adults. Such diets also show potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Health systems use AI to target patients who may have elevated Lp(a) levels
"We can start helping people right now, and it would be meaningful if we can raise more awareness to reduce the burden of CVD," explained Katherine Wilemon, founder and CEO of the Family Heart Foundation.
Oral GLP-1 drug linked to weight loss in patients with and without diabetes—is FDA approval next?
Eli Lilly and Company is back with even more positive data on orforglipron, its oral GLP-1 receptor agonist. The company says it is "moving with urgency" toward gaining key regulatory approvals and getting the drug in the hands of patients.
Cardiology group thanks Taylor Swift for spreading word about nuclear stress testing
When Taylor Swift speaks, the world listens. And when she recently appeared on a podcast for the very first time, she shared the story of how a nuclear stress test saved her father's life.

Telmisartan fails to limit growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms

This is believed to be the first randomized clinical trial focused on treating AAAs with an angiotensin receptor blocker.

Why a seafood-based Mediterranean diet, plus intermittent fasting, is ‘ideal’ for heart health

Researchers recommended intermittent fasting for 12 to 16 hours at a time.

Total spending on statins, other LDL-C-lowering therapies drops 46% despite uptick in utilization

The savings are a direct result of clinicians prescribing generic formulations whenever possible.

At-home blood pressure monitoring could improve outcomes, cut costs

The study's authors tracked 450 patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure.

Visit-to-visit blood pressure variability linked to cognitive decline, dementia

Researchers tracked more than 3,300 older patients for three years, performing clinical assessments every six months.

Researchers share praise—and concerns—about how the keto diet and intermittent fasting affect cardiovascular health

Learn what the experts had to say about these two popular diets.

How to predict a CVD patient’s risk of total, colorectal and lung cancer

The analysis was presented at ESC Congress 2020 and published in JACC: CardioOncology.

Some plant-based diets much better for cardiovascular health than others

Eating healthier plant-based foods—fruits and vegetables instead of refined grains and sweets—can help obese patients maintain normal blood pressure, according to new data presented ahead of ESC Congress 2020.

Heart Health

Dexcom issues new recall for CGM apps due to safety risk—users urged to update immediately

Plant-based diets linked to lower risks of death, heart disease, stroke and diabetes

Health systems use AI to target patients who may have elevated Lp(a) levels

Oral GLP-1 drug linked to weight loss in patients with and without diabetes—is FDA approval next?

Cardiology group thanks Taylor Swift for spreading word about nuclear stress testing