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Understanding the social determinants of cardiovascular health in Asian Americans

Numerous social and structural factors, including immigration status, socioeconomic position and access to health care, contribute to differences in cardiovascular health and heart disease risk for Asian Americans, and these factors affect Asian ethnic subgroups in different ways, according to a new scientific statement published today in the American Heart Association's journal, Circulation.

16 Sep 2024

Experts call for regular screening to prevent complications in people with peripheral arterial disease

An international group of cardiologists, angiologists and vascular surgeons is urging regular screening to help prevent complications in people with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

16 Sep 2024

Mount Sinai researchers uncover genetic basis of fibromuscular dysplasia

Mount Sinai researchers have identified a key driver of a blood vessel disorder known as fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) which affects up to five percent of the adult population and can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, or stroke.

14 Sep 2024

Coordinated health teams may help improve outcomes for children with Trisomy 21 and heart conditions

A coordinated, multidisciplinary health care team to address the specific physical, psychological and developmental needs of children with Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, and congenital heart disease may help children with these conditions lead longer and more productive lives, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

13 Sep 2024

Atrial fibrillation affects more Americans than previously estimated

Atrial fibrillation, a rapid, irregular heart beat that can lead to stroke or sudden death, is three times more common than previously thought, affecting nearly 5% of the population, or 10.5 million U.S. adults, according to new estimates from UC San Francisco.

11 Sep 2024

Study reveals lower risk of atrial fibrillation after quitting smoking

Quitting cigarettes can significantly lower a person's risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) compared to those who continue to smoke, according to a study published today in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.

11 Sep 2024

World champion marathon runner’s life study highlights benefits and risks of life-long endurance exercise

Decades of intense marathon training have preserved heart function in a 77-year-old, highlighting benefits and risks of extreme endurance exercise.

11 Sep 2024

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

A novel study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai addresses a critical yet under-explored question in cancer research: Why is aging the biggest risk factor for cancer? The study reveals how an aging immune system spurs tumor growth, offering new insights into cancer prevention and treatment, especially for older adults.

6 Sep 2024

Study reveals geographic variations in cardiovascular risk for Chinese American immigrants

A new UCLA-led study found that cardiovascular disease risk among Chinese American immigrants increases with length of residence and varies by location in the U.S. The study, which leveraged data from the MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) cohort, sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), observed the heart health of 746 Chinese Americans in both Los Angeles and Chicago over a period of roughly 18 years.

5 Sep 2024

Many at-home blood pressure monitors may not fit most U.S. adults

At-home blood-pressure monitor cuffs may improperly fit many adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 and simultaneously published today in the journal Hypertension.

5 Sep 2024

New program helps 74% of patients achieve blood pressure control

Up to 74% of adults with treatment-resistant high blood pressure were able to get their blood pressure below 140/90 mm HG within one year through a program combining remote blood pressure monitoring with pharmacist interactions, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024.

5 Sep 2024

Aficamten improves exercise tolerance in patients with HOCM

Exercise intolerance is often severe among patients with cardiovascular disease and can impose significant limitations on their physical abilities and quality of life. Medications known as cardiac myosin inhibitors (CMIs) are being developed to help patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), a disease in which the heart muscle becomes thickened leading to reduced blood flow out of the heart.

5 Sep 2024

Identifying barriers to effective cardiac rehabilitation

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) typically consists of physical activity supplemented with lifestyle modifications, including smoking cessation, adherence to a healthy diet, stress management, medication adherence management, risk factor reduction, psychosocial support, and education.

5 Sep 2024

Semaglutide reduced mortality in obese patients by lowering infection-related deaths during COVID-19 pandemic

Semaglutide significantly reduces all-cause mortality in non-diabetic obese patients, particularly by lowering infection-related deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the study's findings should be interpreted with caution due to potential competing risks and unique pandemic circumstances.

5 Sep 2024

Genetic variants linked to heart rhythm disturbances in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Study by scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen and collaborators in Denmark and the USA, on the genetics of accessory conduction pathways in the heart (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome), reveals that accessory pathways can cause rhythm disturbances, characterized by an overly fast heartbeat, which can be life-threatening.

4 Sep 2024

Study uncovers key enzyme link between obesity and atrial fibrillation

A cellular link between obesity and atrial fibrillation -; a heart condition that afflicts over 33 million people worldwide -; presents a promising target for new therapies, researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago report.

4 Sep 2024

Regular mobile phone use linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk in smokers and diabetics

A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular diseases risk, especially in current smokers and individuals with diabetes. In addition, this association was partly attributed to poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism.

4 Sep 2024

Alirocumab reduces dangerous coronary plaque and stabilizes high-risk lesions

Intensive LDL-C lowering with alirocumab significantly reduces high-risk coronary plaque burden, transforming unstable plaques into more stable phenotypes. This lesion-level analysis underscores the enhanced efficacy compared to vessel-level approaches.

4 Sep 2024

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

Obesity is a key factor in cardiovascular disease, prompting the ESC to recommend comprehensive strategies for prevention and management to reduce health risks.

3 Sep 2024

$FINEARTS-HF trial shows finerenone benefits for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction$

FINEARTS-HF trial shows finerenone benefits for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Finerenone reduced heart failure (HF) events and cardiovascular death in patients with HF and mildly reduced (HFmrEF) or preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to late-breaking research presented in a Hot Line session today at ESC Congress 2024.

2 Sep 2024

Cardiology News and Research

Latest Cardiology News and Research

Understanding the social determinants of cardiovascular health in Asian Americans

Experts call for regular screening to prevent complications in people with peripheral arterial disease

Mount Sinai researchers uncover genetic basis of fibromuscular dysplasia

Coordinated health teams may help improve outcomes for children with Trisomy 21 and heart conditions

Atrial fibrillation affects more Americans than previously estimated

Study reveals lower risk of atrial fibrillation after quitting smoking

World champion marathon runner’s life study highlights benefits and risks of life-long endurance exercise

Aging immune system fuels cancer growth

Study reveals geographic variations in cardiovascular risk for Chinese American immigrants

Many at-home blood pressure monitors may not fit most U.S. adults

New program helps 74% of patients achieve blood pressure control

Aficamten improves exercise tolerance in patients with HOCM

Identifying barriers to effective cardiac rehabilitation

Semaglutide reduced mortality in obese patients by lowering infection-related deaths during COVID-19 pandemic

Genetic variants linked to heart rhythm disturbances in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Study uncovers key enzyme link between obesity and atrial fibrillation

Regular mobile phone use linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk in smokers and diabetics

Alirocumab reduces dangerous coronary plaque and stabilizes high-risk lesions

European Society of Cardiology highlights underrecognized link between obesity and heart disease

FINEARTS-HF trial shows finerenone benefits for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

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