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Lerodalcibep reduces LDL cholesterol by over 50% in high-risk patients

Among patients at high or very high risk for a heart attack or stroke, the addition of the investigational drug lerodalcibep to standard cholesterol-lowering medication for one year reduced LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, levels by more than half on average, compared with a placebo.

8 Apr 2024

Impella CP pump shows survival benefit in cardiogenic shock

Implantation of the Impella CP micro-axial flow pump in the hours after a heart attack significantly increased the rate of survival at six months among people suffering cardiogenic shock, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

8 Apr 2024

Novel cholesterol removal strategy shows potential benefits post-heart attack

The first trial of a novel strategy for removing cholesterol from patients' arteries did not reduce the risk of death, heart attack or stroke within three months of a prior heart attack, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session. However, the findings suggest that the strategy may be beneficial with longer follow-up.

8 Apr 2024

Study: Empagliflozin shows mixed results in heart attack patients

Use of the sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor empagliflozin following a heart attack did not show a significant benefit in reducing overall heart failure hospitalizations or death from any cause, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

8 Apr 2024

Interatrial shunt may offer differential benefits based on heart failure type

Patients with heart failure who had a small shunt inserted between the heart's left and right atria did not see any significant benefits overall compared with those who received a placebo procedure after a median of 22 months follow-up, in a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

8 Apr 2024

MADs show comparable blood pressure reduction to CPAP in hypertensive patients with sleep apnea

People with hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea were no less likely to see their blood pressure drop over six months if they used a mandibular advancement device (MAD), which is inserted onto the teeth similar to a bite guard.

8 Apr 2024

Investigational drug plozasiran shows promise in reducing severe hypertriglyceridemia

In patients with severely elevated triglyceride levels at risk for developing acute pancreatitis, the investigational drug plozasiran reduced triglyceride levels by an average of 74% after 24 weeks of use without causing any significant safety concerns, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

8 Apr 2024

Ten doctors on FDA panel reviewing Abbott heart device had financial ties with company

When the FDA recently convened a committee of advisers to assess a cardiac device made by Abbott, the agency didn't disclose that most of them had received payments from the company or conducted research it had funded — information readily available in a federal database.

8 Apr 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher glaucoma risk, study warns

Study finds a significant relationship between the highest intake of ultra-processed foods, especially sweets, and an increased risk of developing glaucoma among Spanish university graduates, highlighting the importance of dietary quality for ocular health.

8 Apr 2024

COVID-19 shatters decades of global health progress, slashing life expectancy

Study in The Lancet reveals COVID-19 as the second leading cause of death in 2021, disrupting three decades of progress in global health and reducing life expectancy by 2.2 years from 2019 to 2021 despite previous gains.

7 Apr 2024

Genetic link between PTSD and Alzheimer's debunked in veterans study

Study reveals that the genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, APOE ε4, does not increase PTSD risk among combat veterans, challenging the previously suggested link between PTSD and future dementia.

7 Apr 2024

Study questions routine use of beta blockers after heart attack

Taking beta blockers after a heart attack did not significantly reduce the risk of death or a second heart attack among people with normal heart pumping ability, as indicated by an ejection fraction of 50% or higher, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

7 Apr 2024

Study shows promise of zilebesiran injection in reducing systolic blood pressure

A single subcutaneous injection of the investigational drug zilebesiran, when added to existing treatment with a standard antihypertensive medication, reduced systolic blood pressure by between 4 to 12 mmHg on average at three months in patients whose blood pressure had remained uncontrolled despite compliance with their medication regimen, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

7 Apr 2024

Behavioral economics strategies boost daily walking by 10% in high-risk cardiovascular patients

Strategies such as earning points or small amounts of money encouraged people at high risk for heart disease or stroke to increase their daily walking by about 10% and sustain the increase for a year, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

7 Apr 2024

Study reveals vascular health disparities between Black and white men with prostate cancer diagnosis

Microvascular function is lower is Black men following a recent diagnosis of prostate cancer, compared to white men, according to researchers at the Medical College of Georgia.

7 Apr 2024

Regular late-life exercise has a beneficial impact on DNA damage and telomere dysfunction

Regular aerobic exercise later in life prevents genomic instability characterized by DNA damage and telomere dysfunction, according to a study from the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah.

7 Apr 2024

Acetaminophen at moderate doses may alter heart function

The common painkiller acetaminophen was found to alter proteins in the heart tissue when used regularly at moderate doses, according to a new study conducted in mice.

7 Apr 2024

NYU Langone Heart experts unveil breakthroughs at ACC 2024

Experts from NYU Langone Heart are presenting their latest clinical findings and research discoveries during the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2024 Annual Scientific Session & Expo, held April 6 to 8 in Atlanta.

5 Apr 2024

PeriCord bioimplants show promise in heart regeneration studies

The promising results obtained in a clinical trial with a pioneering advanced therapy drug named PeriCord, which aims to repair the heart of patients who have suffered a heart attack, confirm the feasibility of new therapies based on the application of stem cells and tissue engineering to promote the regeneration of damaged tissues.

5 Apr 2024

Lifetime stress exposure impacts cardiovascular reactivity in Black Americans, study shows

Daily and lifetime exposure to stress may cause wear and tear on the stress responses of Black Americans, blunting their biological stress response, a new University of Michigan study shows.

5 Apr 2024

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Heart Disease News and Research

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Lerodalcibep reduces LDL cholesterol by over 50% in high-risk patients

Impella CP pump shows survival benefit in cardiogenic shock

Novel cholesterol removal strategy shows potential benefits post-heart attack

Study: Empagliflozin shows mixed results in heart attack patients

Interatrial shunt may offer differential benefits based on heart failure type

MADs show comparable blood pressure reduction to CPAP in hypertensive patients with sleep apnea

Investigational drug plozasiran shows promise in reducing severe hypertriglyceridemia

Ten doctors on FDA panel reviewing Abbott heart device had financial ties with company

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher glaucoma risk, study warns

COVID-19 shatters decades of global health progress, slashing life expectancy

Genetic link between PTSD and Alzheimer's debunked in veterans study

Study questions routine use of beta blockers after heart attack

Study shows promise of zilebesiran injection in reducing systolic blood pressure

Behavioral economics strategies boost daily walking by 10% in high-risk cardiovascular patients

Study reveals vascular health disparities between Black and white men with prostate cancer diagnosis

Regular late-life exercise has a beneficial impact on DNA damage and telomere dysfunction

Acetaminophen at moderate doses may alter heart function

NYU Langone Heart experts unveil breakthroughs at ACC 2024

PeriCord bioimplants show promise in heart regeneration studies

Lifetime stress exposure impacts cardiovascular reactivity in Black Americans, study shows

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