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.
 

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Mediterranean diet helps women live longer, reducing heart disease and cancer risks

Researchers explored decades of data from more than 25,000 women, sharing their findings in JAMA Network Open.

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Cardiologists ID signs of widespread heart disease in ancient mummies

Researchers evaluated vascular samples from more than 200 mummies, presenting their findings in European Heart Journal.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Vyaire Medical has recalled the twin tube samples lines from its Vyntus CPX Metabolic Cart due to ongoing safety concerns. This is a Class I recall, which means the FDA believes using these devices “may cause serious injuries or death.”

FDA announces new Class I recall of CPET devices due to choking hazard

If left unchecked, the devices could put patients at risk of serious injuries or death as they undergo cardiopulmonary evaluations. 

Medtronic’s MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system

Medtronic automated insulin pump named one of year’s ‘world-changing ideas’

The FDA-approved device includes meal detection technology that can deliver insulin when users lose track of time or underestimate how a meal may affect their health.

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Keto diet linked to risk of significant heart damage—taking small breaks can help

Following a ketogenic diet for an extended period of time may age cells much faster than normal, according to new data published in Science Advances. This could be particularly damaging to the heart and kidneys.

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World Health Organization urges countries to limit salt intake to reduce risk of CVD, hypertension

The group wants countries to implement population-wide changes that can keep salt intake to a minimum. It estimates that such policies could save up to 900,000 lives in just a few years. 

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Mammogram findings linked to heightened risk of CVD, type 2 diabetes and hypertension

The new research, presented during ARRS 2024 in Boston, suggests CVD risk models may need to include certain findings identified in routine mammograms. 

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FDA announces Class I recall after insulin pump software causes 224 injuries

The new recall impacts more than 85,000 devices. If users update their iPhone app as recommended, however, they can continue using the insulin pump as directed.