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Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when an area of your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also may occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. It can feel like indigestion.

Ultra-rare gene variants drive coronary artery disease risk in European ancestry

Researchers found that ultra-rare genetic variants play a significant role in the heritability of coronary artery disease (CAD), particularly in individuals of European ancestry. These variants, especially those altering proteins or regulating genes in heart cells, pose higher risks than common variants.

13 Oct 2024

High body roundness index linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Having a high body roundness index (BRI) over a 6-year period was associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease for adults older than age 45, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

25 Sep 2024

Medicare coverage for obesity drug raises questions

Millions of older Americans with obesity could potentially get Medicare's help with the hefty price of a weight-loss medication in order to reduce their high risk of heart problems.

23 Sep 2024

Extended estrogen suppression treatment found safe for postmenopausal breast cancer patients

New evidence shows that extended estrogen suppression treatment using an aromatase inhibitors for hormone receptor-positive postmenopausal breast cancer is safe; it does not increase the risk of coronary artery calcification, a sign of active coronary atherosclerosis, as some prior studies had indicated.

18 Sep 2024

Edoxaban monotherapy superior to dual therapy in patients with high-risk AF and stable CAD

Edoxaban monotherapy reduced net adverse clinical events compared with edoxaban plus a single antiplatelet agent, when used as long-term antithrombotic therapy, in patients with high-risk atrial fibrillation (AF) and stable coronary artery disease (CAD), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

1 Sep 2024

TAVI patients with coronary artery disease can derive benefits from percutaneous coronary intervention

Performing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) significantly improved outcomes in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) and severe aortic stenosis selected for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

1 Sep 2024

New ESC guidelines highlight broader approach to managing chronic coronary syndromes

The 2024 ESC Guidelines on the management of chronic coronary syndromes (CCS) include a focus on both larger and smaller blood vessels of the heart; new models to estimate chances of blocked large arteries (so-called obstructive coronary artery disease); optimal selection and sequence of tests; drugs and interventions to prevent disease complications and improve symptoms, and the fundamental role of patient involvement.

30 Aug 2024

Recreational drug users three times more likely to experience repeat cardiovascular events

New research presented at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug – 2 Sept) shows that, among patients admitted to the intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU), those with a recent history of recreational drug use are three times more likely than those with no history to experience a repeat serious cardiovascular event within one year.

28 Aug 2024

Urban noise pollution found to have significant negative impact on heart health

Research from two studies in different European cities1,2 highlights that urban noise pollution has a significant negative impact on heart health, according to data presented at ESC Congress 2024.

27 Aug 2024

Study warns of high Medicare costs for semaglutide even with restrictive CVD definition

If Medicare Part D narrowly defines cardiovascular disease, the majority of patients would remain ineligible while new federal spending could still exceed $10 billion

27 Aug 2024

Study reveals genetic link between Alzheimer's disease, lipid metabolism, and coronary artery disease

The genetic overlap between Alzheimer's disease (AD) (a neurodegenerative disorder causing memory loss and cognitive decline), lipid profiles, and coronary artery disease (CAD).

20 Aug 2024

Sleep duration, chronotype, and lifestyle affect cognitive decline

Researchers explore the impact of lifestyle and health conditions on the prevalence and incidence of cognitive decline.

15 Jul 2024

Nonimaging self-report tool effectively predicts coronary atherosclerosis

Researchers assessed whether non-imaging data could be used to identify people with coronary atherosclerosis.

8 Jul 2024

Neuromuscular training reduces chemotherapy-induced neuropathy and improves patient outcomes

Researchers found that neuromuscular training significantly reduces the incidence and severity of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, improving patient quality of life and treatment outcomes.

7 Jul 2024

Chronic loneliness associated with higher stroke risk independent of depressive symptoms or social isolation

Researchers determined the relationship between loneliness and incident stroke risk in the United States.

27 Jun 2024

Study reveals high rates of aspirin use for CVD prevention among older adults

A survey representing about 150 million adults annually suggests that aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains prevalent among older adults, contrary to recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.

24 Jun 2024

CONVINCE trial reveals the effect of long-term colchicine on recurrent stroke and cardiovascular events

In the international CONVINCE trial, presented today (15 May 2024) at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) 2024, anti-inflammatory treatment with long-term colchicine did not reduce rates of recurrent stroke and cardiovascular events in patients with non-cardioembolic stroke in the primary intention-to-treat analysis.

16 May 2024

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