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U.S. heart disease deaths linked with substance use rose 4% per year between 1999-2019
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Despite drops in overall cardiovascular disease deaths from 1999-2019, cardiovascular disease deaths in which substance use was cited as a contributing factor increased an average of 4% per year, with the death rate accelerating to 6.2% from 2012-2019. Prominent increases in cardiovascular deaths associated with substa
New technologies and medications that can prevent, reduce CVD top 2023 scientific research
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – December 19, 2023 – DALLAS — Technologies that less invasively restore blood flow to blocked or narrowed arteries; a medicine that outsmarts high blood pressure’s development; and new evidence that diabetes drugs may offer heart health benefits to people that don’t have diabetes are among the news-making scientific researc
Major CVD event risk cut by 20% in adults without diabetes, with overweight or obesity
[ad_1] Research Highlights: In a large, international clinical trial, people with obesity or overweight but not diabetes taking semaglutide for more than 3 years had a 20% lower risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease and lost an average of 9.4% of their body weight. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication primarily ...
Leading cardiologists reveal new heart disease risk calculator
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: The new American Heart Association PREVENTTM risk calculator estimates the 10- and 30-year risk of total cardiovascular disease for people aged 30 years and older. The calculator estimates the risk of heart attack, stroke and — for the first time — heart failure. The equations are sex-specific and race-free, acknowledging t
Particulate air pollution a growing risk for premature CVD death and disability worldwide
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Between 1990 and 2019, the total annual number of premature CVD deaths and years of disability attributable to particulate matter air pollution rose by 31% worldwide. The increase in deaths was unevenly distributed by sex, with a 43% increase in deaths among men compared to a 28.2% increase among women. ...
Culture, diet, economic factors and more affect CVD risk among Asian Americans
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: Health research that considers Asian Americans as a single race and ethnic group may result in over- or under-estimating the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease among people of diverse Asian American subgroups, by geographic region of descent. Together, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes are the leadi
Maternal/child health, new ways to use old meds top 2022 list of CVD scientific research
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – December 21, 2022 – DALLAS — Identifying early risks and treatments among children and mothers, continued health disparities and finding new ways to use medications already on the market are among some of the significant scientific research developments in the fight against heart disease and stroke that emerged in 2022. Th
New medicine reduces triglyceride by 25%, no change in CVD risk in people with Type 2 diabetes
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A new cholesterol medication, pemafibrate, lowered triglyceride levels among adults with Type 2 diabetes, however, there was no decrease in the risk of cardiovascular events or death. The medication reduced triglyceride levels by more than one-fourth, and patients were followed for up to 5 years. In this high-risk stud
Cardeation Capital expands health care innovation in heart disease and stroke care
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – July 27, 2022 – DALLAS — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally responsible for 17 million deaths every year and its toll is expected to rise to over 23 million deaths annually by 2030. CVD also represents a major economic burden with the annual economic cost of CVD estimated ...
Application deadline extended for financial grants to transform communities and improve health
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – June 07, 2022 – DALLAS — The American Heart Association®, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on longer, healthier lives for all, has extended the application deadline for EmPOWERED To Serve Business Accelerator™ financial grant awards that empower entrepreneurs whose innovative ideas address health disparit
Lifestyle changes, meds effective to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes; no change in CVD
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Findings from the multicenter, U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS) detail the 21-year follow-up of more than 3,200 adults with prediabetes who had participated in the original Diabetes Prevention Program trial. The DPPOS confirmed that treatment through lifestyle interventions or the medication metformin
Investment, action urged to improve access, quality and equity in women's heart health
[ad_1] Advisory Highlights: Women continue to be underrepresented in research for cardiovascular disease (CVD), leading to gaps in knowledge and understanding of how CVD impacts women. Some risk factors for heart disease are specific to women, such as risks related to menopause and treatments for breast cancer, and some, such as depression, carry a ...
More than $10M in research grants awarded to study long COVID impact on CVD health
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – April 14, 2022 – DALLAS – Eleven teams of scientific researchers have been selected as recipients of American Heart Association research grants to study the long-term influence of COVID-19 on cardiovascular health. The “Mechanisms Underlying Cardiovascular Consequences Associated with COVID-19 and long COVID” grants
Draft USPSTF aspirin recs for primary CVD prevention align with prior AHA guideline
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – October 12, 2021 – DALLAS – Earlier today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released draft recommendations on aspirin therapy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults. The draft recommendations are posted for public comment until November 8, 2021 and will be reviewed by the USPST
Elevated stress hormones linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart events
[ad_1] Research Highlights: In a study of more than 400 adults with normal blood pressure, those who had high levels of stress hormones detected in their urine were more likely to develop high blood pressure over the next 6-7 years. Higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol were also linked to an increased risk ...
CVD genetic testing in children presents unique challenges, needs individualized approach
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: Genetic testing for cardiovascular disorders is rapidly expanding, including among children. In its first scientific statement focused on the issue of cardiovascular genetic testing specifically among children, the American Heart Association provides information and guidance on the topic, including issues of timing, consent
Starchy snacks may increase CVD risk; fruits and veggies at certain meals decreases risk
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Eating fruits with lunch, vegetables at dinner and a dairy snack in the evening was associated with a reduced risk of death by cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality, according to a study of U.S. adults. Eating a Western lunch (typically containing a high quantity of refined grains, cheese and cured ...
Social isolation and loneliness linked to increased risk of CVD in post-menopausal women
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Social isolation and loneliness were each associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease in post-menopausal women. The risk of cardiovascular disease events in the women increased 29% when the effect of social isolation and loneliness were combined. Researchers suggest assessing social isolation and lonelines
Gender-affirming hormone therapy may not increase CVD risk for transgender adolescents
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Before receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy, transgender adolescents are more likely to have at least one atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk factor compared to cisgender (same gender as at birth) adolescents. After one year of gender-affirming hormone therapy, fewer adolescent transgender females had a
U.S. CVD death rate drops overall, county-level data signals ongoing regional disparities
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Nationwide, death rates from cardiovascular disease have declined over the past few decades. A new county-by-county analysis reveals that despite the overall improvement, the counties with the lowest and highest death rates have, for the most part, maintained those rankings. The researchers found that societal differen
New Dr. Nanette K. Wenger Award for Best Scientific Publication on CVD and Stroke in Women
[ad_1] Award Highlights: New, annual award recognizes the best manuscript focused on cardiovascular disease and stroke in women and published in one of the American Heart Association’s 12 scientific journals. The inaugural award will be presented during the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2021. The manuscripts considered for the 2021 A
Close monitoring for heart risk needed if breast, prostate cancer treatment includes hormones
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: Patients with breast and prostate cancers who are treated with hormonal therapies have an increased risk of heart attack and/or stroke as they age. The increased likelihood of a heart attack or stroke is greater in patients who already have two or more cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, ...
High risk heart patients underuse hospice care options
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – April 20, 2021 – DALLAS and WASHINGTON, DC – Despite the longer survival times for heart failure patients enrolled in hospice than those who are not, too few patients utilize this set of services[1],[2]. In collaboration to address this gap in care, the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI
Stroke risk higher than expected among COVID-19 patients
[ad_1] This news release contains updated data not listed in the abstract. Research Highlights: Analysis of data from the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 CVD Registry of more than 20,000 U.S. adults hospitalized with COVID-19 through November 2020 found that, overall, COVID-19 patients had an increased risk of stroke compared with patients who had infl
COVID-19 researchers address sample size concerns by pooling resources for clearer results
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – March 18, 2021 – DALLAS – In an effort to further understand the impact of COVID-19 to the cardiovascular system and complications that may arise for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), the American Heart Association and the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) are announcing a collaborative research init
Long-term exposure to low levels of air pollution increases risk of heart and lung disease
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Analysis of records for more than 63 million Medicare enrollees from 2000 to 2016 finds long-term exposure to air pollution had a significant impact on the number of people hospitalized for cardiac and respiratory conditions. Researchers examined three components of air pollution: fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide an
COVID-19 cardiovascular registry opens to broader research community
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – November 17, 2020 – DALLAS – All scientific researchers from across the United States are now able to submit research proposals to the American Heart Association’s Quality Research program to use its nationwide dataset from the COVID-19 CVD Registry Powered by Get With The Guidelines®. Previous proposals were only co
African American celebrities and influencers to amplify national conversation on health justice and equity
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – November 10, 2020 – DALLAS – Black Americans continue to experience the highest death from heart disease and stroke – a nearly 30% higher death rate from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and a 45% higher death rate from stroke compared with non-Hispanic white Americans. As part of a series of historic commitments planned
Many transgender people who receive hormone therapy have unaddressed heart disease risks
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Many transgender people who receive gender-affirming hormone therapy have heart disease and stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, even during young adulthood. Of those known to have CVD risk factors, many were not previously treated to lower their heart disease risk. Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT
Individual psychological well-being may guard heart health in Black adults
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A strong sense of psychological well-being, also called psychosocial resilience, may contribute to better cardiovascular health in Black Americans. In a rare examination of cardiovascular health focused on one racial group – instead of comparing groups – this study explored psychosocial and neighborhood factors that can posi
Experts urge evaluation of diet at routine check-ups
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: Unhealthy dietary patterns are a leading cause of heart disease and stroke as well as other chronic diseases. Clinician-delivered diet counseling can improve diet behaviors and heart disease risk factors. Quick, simple dietary assessment tools can be a part of routine office visits and integrated into electronic healt