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.
 

Tandem Diabetes Care is recalling a recent update of the mobile app for its t:slim X2 insulin pump due to repeated software issues that may cause the pump to shut down unexpectedly. The FDA has said this is a Class I recall.

Insulin pump error linked to 700 adverse events

Speaker issues are causing the devices to stop communicating with the user's CGM. Dozens of patient injuries have been reported, and the company is prepping a software update.

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Gene discovery highlights connection between the kidneys and cardiovascular disease

“Our findings reveal how changes in cell metabolism and increased oxidative stress can activate damaging pathways in blood vessels," explained Xiaofeng Yang, MD, a researcher at Temple University.

Seth Baum, MD, FACC, FACPM, FAHA, FNLA, FASPC, Chairman of the Board for the Family Heart Foundation, past president of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, clinical affiliate professor of biomedical science at Florida Atlantic University, and chief medical officer of Flourish Research, explains why testing for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and elevated Lipoprotein(a) could be critical to identify more patients with elevated risk of cardiac events, but have their LDL well controlled.

Lipoprotein(a) tests could transform patient care—is it time for universal screening?

"Lp(a) represents the most important potential potential paradigm shift in cardiovascular disease prevention that we'll experience over the next five to 10 years," Seth Baum, MD, explained in a new interview.

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Researchers use wearable fitness trackers to monitor sleep, CVD risk

A new two-year study is focused on the potential of using commercially available fitness trackers to identify patients who may face an increased risk of CVD.

AHA Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Initiative regions as of July 2025.

AHA expands efforts to spread the word about CKM syndrome

This is a rapidly growing area of interest in cardiology as research continues to find close links between heart disease and kidney disease.

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Another win for Lilly: Oral GLP-1 drug linked to significant weight loss, other cardiovascular benefits

Tirzepatide and semaglutide are getting the attention now, but orforglipron could be the next go-to drug for patients hoping to lose weight and improve their heart health—no injections required.

Wildfire pollution image. Photo courtesy of the American Heart Association.

Air purifiers may reduce cardiovascular risks from pollution and wildfires

Multiple studies in recent years have linked poor air quality to significant cardiac risks. Air filters, however, have shown potential to help combat these risks.

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Too much screen time is bad for the heart

The excessive use of electronic devices is associated with significant health risks for young children and adolescents. In fact, too much screen time may impact the body in ways that last well into adulthood.