Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

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Automated reminders improve guideline-based statin prescribing practices

Patients with cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease, stroke or peripheral arterial disease, were significantly more likely to be prescribed guideline-recommended high-intensity statin therapy if their clinician was sent an automated reminder with information about their cardiovascular disease history, prior statin use and history of statin associated side effects, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

5 Mar 2023

Messages about the cardiovascular benefits of flu vaccination boost vaccine uptake

Making a connection between the flu and the risk of subsequent heart problems significantly increased flu vaccination rates among older Danish adults, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology. A reminder message the day before the start of a national vaccine program also helped "nudge" people to get vaccinated.

5 Mar 2023

Keto-like diet may be associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular events

The ketogenic or "keto" diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and high amounts of fats, has been gaining popularity.

5 Mar 2023

Regular, uninterrupted sleep helps people to stick with physical activity and dietary modification goals

People who reported getting regular, uninterrupted sleep did a better job sticking to their exercise and diet plans while trying to lose weight, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2023.

3 Mar 2023

Women’s heart disease pioneer receives the 2023 Master of the ACC Award

Noel Bairey Merz, MD, professor of cardiology and the director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center in the Smidt Heart Institute, will receive the 2023 Master of the ACC Award from the American College of Cardiology in honor of her pioneering contributions to the cardiovascular profession.

3 Mar 2023

Association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise revealed in new research

Researchers assessed the association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise.

3 Mar 2023

Alarming Projection: By 2035, more than half of the global population will be obese

The World Obesity Atlas predicts that over 51% of the world population will be considered obese by 2035.

2 Mar 2023

Healthier lifestyles promote longevity without chronic health conditions

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2 Mar 2023

Epigenetic changes in the regulation of key stress gene detected in kids with abusive injuries

Epigenetic changes in the regulation of a key gene in the body's stress response system were detected in babies and young children with abusive injuries, as opposed to accidental, according to a pilot study published in the journal Pediatric Research.

2 Mar 2023

Omega-3 fatty acids may be protective against contracting or suffering adverse outcomes of COVID-19

A study just published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) explored the role of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, and whether they might be protective against contracting and/or suffering adverse outcomes of COVID-19 infection.

1 Mar 2023

Just 75 weekly minutes of physical activity can reduce the risks of early death and disease

One in 10 early deaths could have been prevented if everyone had met just half the recommended weekly target of 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity, indicates the largest pooled data analysis of its kind, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

1 Mar 2023

Applying an evolutionary perspective to medicine can spark biomedical innovations

The word 'evolution' may bring to mind dusty dinosaur bones, but it impacts our health every day. For example, even though antibiotics were invented only a century ago, the evolution of antibiotic resistance is already a major concern.

28 Feb 2023

Research shows how obesity affects testing and treatment of heart disease

Being overweight impacts your heart health in more ways than you might think. A new JACC review paper from Mayo Clinic outlines how obesity affects the common tests used to diagnose heart disease and impacts treatments.

28 Feb 2023

Low-carb diet patterns associated with reduction in all-cause mortality among people with type 2 diabetes

Following a low-carbohydrate diet comprised primarily of plant-based foods was significantly associated with lower risk of premature death among people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

28 Feb 2023

Study: Over 20% of patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease refuse to take statin medications

Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, killing someone in the United States every 34 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

28 Feb 2023

Using AI for early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease

Researchers may be able to predict cardiovascular disease – such as arterial fibrillation and heart failure – in patients by using artificial intelligence (AI) to examine the genes in their DNA, according to a new Rutgers study.

27 Feb 2023

Large cell therapy trial in patients with chronic heart failure shows promising results

Physician-scientists at The Texas Heart Institute announced today the results of the largest cell therapy trial to date in patients with chronic heart failure due to low ejection fraction.

27 Feb 2023

Popular artificial sweetener associated with elevated risk of heart attack and stroke, study shows

New Cleveland Clinic research showed that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

27 Feb 2023

Study: 94% of pheasants on sale for human consumption are killed using lead

Three years into a five-year pledge to completely phase out lead shot in UK game hunting, a Cambridge study finds that 94% of pheasants on sale for human consumption were killed using lead.

27 Feb 2023

Study: Half of adverse pregnancy outcomes occur in individuals without any heart disease risk factors

Many pregnancy complications are associated with future heart disease. Such complications include gestational diabetes, preterm birth, fetal growth restriction and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia and related disorders), and together they are referred to as adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).

27 Feb 2023

Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Latest Cardiovascular Disease News and Research

Automated reminders improve guideline-based statin prescribing practices

Messages about the cardiovascular benefits of flu vaccination boost vaccine uptake

Keto-like diet may be associated with elevated risk of cardiovascular events

Regular, uninterrupted sleep helps people to stick with physical activity and dietary modification goals

Women’s heart disease pioneer receives the 2023 Master of the ACC Award

Association between cardiovascular disease and transportation noise revealed in new research

Alarming Projection: By 2035, more than half of the global population will be obese

Healthier lifestyles promote longevity without chronic health conditions

Epigenetic changes in the regulation of key stress gene detected in kids with abusive injuries

Omega-3 fatty acids may be protective against contracting or suffering adverse outcomes of COVID-19

Just 75 weekly minutes of physical activity can reduce the risks of early death and disease

Applying an evolutionary perspective to medicine can spark biomedical innovations

Research shows how obesity affects testing and treatment of heart disease

Low-carb diet patterns associated with reduction in all-cause mortality among people with type 2 diabetes

Study: Over 20% of patients at high risk of cardiovascular disease refuse to take statin medications

Using AI for early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease

Large cell therapy trial in patients with chronic heart failure shows promising results

Popular artificial sweetener associated with elevated risk of heart attack and stroke, study shows

Study: 94% of pheasants on sale for human consumption are killed using lead

Study: Half of adverse pregnancy outcomes occur in individuals without any heart disease risk factors

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