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Nancy Brown recognized as one of Modern Healthcare s Top Women Leaders
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – March 11, 2024 – DALLAS — Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all and celebrating one hundred years of lifesaving service, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top Women Leaders for 2024. The publication’s recognition program ackno
Latest research redefines neurodevelopmental risks, outcomes for congenital heart disease
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: A new American Heart Association scientific statement updates more than a decade of research identifying, managing and preventing neurodevelopmental delays and disorders among people with congenital heart disease. The new statement outlines important changes since the Association’s last statement in 2012, such as revi
11 leading stroke scientists to receive American Stroke Association honors
[ad_1] Embargoed until 8 a.m. MT/10 a.m. ET, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 (NewMediaWire) – February 06, 2024 – PHOENIX – Eleven scientists leading the way in stroke research will be recognized during the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024 for their exceptional professional achievements. The meeting will be held in Phoenix
New stroke rehabilitation certification to help improve care at skilled nursing facilities
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – February 06, 2024 – DALLAS — Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the U.S. and approximately 795,000 people each year experience a new or recurrent stroke, according to the American Heart Association’s 2023 statistical update. A new certification offered by the American Heart Association, the world’
Urgent need to address health equity at intersection of American Heart Month and Black History Month 2024
[ad_1] [1] Connie W. Tsao, MD, MPH, FAHA, Chair, Aaron W. Aday, MD, MSc, FAHA, Zaid I. Almarzooq, MB, BCH, Alvaro Alonso, MD, PhD, FAHA, Andrea Z. Beaton, MD, MS, FAHA, Marcio S. Bittencourt, MD, PhD, MPH, FAHA, Amelia K. Boehme, PhD, MSPH, Alfred E. Buxton, MD, April P. Carson, PhD, MSPH, FAHA, Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, FAHA, Mitchell S.V. Elki
New initiative focuses on oral health clinicians in prevention and early detection of heart disease
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – January 16, 2024 – DALLAS — A patient’s oral health can be an indicator of overall health and well-being. Research shows that chronic gum inflammation may be associated with other chronic diseases including coronary artery disease and diabetes.[1] In addition, certain bacteria that live in the mouth can travel through the
Snow shoveling, cold temperatures combine for perfect storm of heart health hazards
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – January 11, 2024 – DALLAS — Weather forecasters may call it ‘white fluffy stuff,’ however, snow can be a bigger danger than many people may realize. According to the American Heart Association, celebrating its Centennial birthday as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, resea
100 years of lifesaving work and counting: Happy Birthday to the American Heart Association
[ad_1] Embargoed until 1 p.m. CT/2 p.m. ET Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 (NewMediaWire) – January 08, 2024 – DALLAS — From humble beginnings as a small professional health society formed by six cardiologists in Chicago in 1924, the American Heart Association has emerged as the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart
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
New Survey: 79% of survey respondents overlook their health needs during the holidays; find the holidays more stressful than tax season
[ad_1] Survey Highlights: A majority of Americans (51%) say it takes them weeks to feel less stressed after the holidays, with more than a quarter of moms reporting it takes them a month or more to recover. 71% of respondents say that their biggest regret after the holidays is that they did not ...
Heart attack deaths spike during the winter holidays
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – December 13, 2023 – DALLAS — The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year. While being aware of the signs of a heart attack and taking steps to reduce your ...
Scholars named for research leadership program to increase diversity in clinical trials
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – December 11, 2023 – DALLAS — The American Heart Association — the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives for all — continues its commitment to address the lack of diversity, equity and inclusion in clinical trials for medical research with the selection of two early-career sc
New study finds many couples around the world may share high blood pressure
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A study of married or partnered, middle-aged and older heterosexual couples in the U.S., England, China and India found that in 20% to 47% of the couples, both spouses/partners had high blood pressure. The prevalence of both spouses/partners having high blood pressure was highest in England and the U.S., however, ...
New certification applies proven science to tobacco cessation treatment
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – December 07, 2023 – DALLAS — The Tobacco Endgame — the path to ending tobacco use and nicotine addiction in the U.S. — is within sight, but there has been a sharp increase in electronic cigarette use among high school students, from 1.5% in 2011 to about 27.4% in 2019.[1] The American Heart Association, ...
Complications from flu largely preventable with annual flu vaccine
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – December 04, 2023 – ARLINGTON, Va., BETHESDA, Md., CHICAGO and DALLAS, Dec. 4, 2023 — During National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-8, 2023), leading public health organizations are encouraging everyone to get a flu shot if they have not already done so. The flu is more than an inconvenience: it can lead ...
Recent scientific studies offer insight into heart and stroke health
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – November 28, 2023 – DALLAS — More than 4,000 abstracts were presented during the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 and Resuscitation Science Symposium 2023, held earlier this month in Philadelphia. Here are some of the important scientific findings that could impact your heart and stroke health. Next wa
Make a list, check it twice with these heart-healthy holiday travel hacks
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – November 16, 2023 – DALLAS — For people living with a health condition like heart disease or stroke, traveling away from home can pose some special challenges. The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives for all, says with a little pre-travel prep,
Catalyzing clinical change: The importance of representation in health care
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – November 16, 2023 – DALLAS — Disparities in health care persist, with Hispanic and Black adults reporting less satisfaction with their interactions with physicians, leading to poorer quality of care and health outcomes.[1],[2],[3] While 19% of people in the U.S. identify as Hispanic, fewer than 7% of physicians do.[4] This
Single dose of zilebesiran safely and effectively lowered blood pressure for six months
[ad_1] Research Highlights: The phase 2 study found that a single injection of the experimental medication zilebesiran safely and effectively lowered blood pressure in adults with mild-to-moderate hypertension for up to six months. Based on these results, zilebesiran has the potential to improve medication adherence due to infrequent dosing, which will
Reducing sodium intake significantly lowered blood pressure in as little as one week
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A randomized trial comparing the effects of high-sodium and low-sodium diets on blood pressure in adults with normal blood pressure and high blood pressure found that following a low-sodium diet significantly lowered blood pressure in 70%-75% of participants in as little as one week, including people currently taking blood pressur
Free Weekly Produce Delivery Improved Blood Sugar, Food Security in Low-Income Adults
[ad_1] Research Highlights: This large, randomized controlled trial found that low-income adults with Type 2 diabetes who received free weekly produce deliveries for six months had significantly improved blood sugar control and improved food and nutrition security. Produce prescription programs have the potential to increase food and nutrition security
9 policies companies should implement to reduce burnout, according to employees
[ad_1] Survey Highlights: The majority (82%) of employees say they at least sometimes feel burned out in their professional role, with a quarter (25%) saying they feel this way often or always. At organizations with all nine of the American Heart Association’s recommended policies in place, 91% of employees report positive workplace well-being, as ...
Research, advocacy, education urged to address chronic disease through Food Is Medicine programs
[ad_1] Advisory Highlights: Preliminary evidence demonstrates that health care systems could incorporate healthy foods into a patient’s care, with resulting improvements in health outcomes, reduced health care utilization and improved cost-effectiveness. Food Is Medicine interventions represent a paradigm shift focused on incorporating food and nutriti
First-of-their-kind Brain Health scholarships announced in honor of Dr. Ralph Sacco
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – September 21, 2023 – DALLAS and MINNEAPOLIS – In an effort to increase understanding, prevention and treatment of brain disease, the American Heart Association (the Association) and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) today launched a scholarship program supporting early career trainees focused on how to help people ma
More than 2,600 health care organizations recognized for commitment to high-quality cardiovascular care
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – August 02, 2023 – DALLAS — The American Heart Association, a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, has recognized 2,671 health care and emergency response organizations — nearly 145 more than in 2022 — for their commitment to improving health outcomes for cardiovascular patients through evidence-based ef
$20 million awarded to lead next century of heart disease and stroke scientific research
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – July 21, 2023 – DALLAS — More than 100 scientists from across the U.S. are receiving special grants to support their research work in finding innovative solutions to fight heart disease and stroke. The grants, totaling $20 million, are part of the Second Century of Science Initiative of the American Heart Association, ...
Redlining linked to higher heart failure risk among Black adults in U.S.
[ad_1] Research Highlights: An analysis of more than two million adults in the U.S. found that present day heart failure risk was higher among Black adults who lived in zip codes historically impacted by redlining compared to Black adults living in non-redlined areas. Redlining did not have the same impact on heart failure risk ...
American Heart Association announces new national volunteer leaders for 2023-24
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – June 30, 2023 – DALLAS — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announced its volunteer board leadership for fiscal year 2023-24. Marsha E. Jones takes the helm as the new volunteer board chairperson and Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, serves .
$20 million awarded for scientific research to address health challenges in rural areas
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – June 23, 2023 – DALLAS — People who live in rural areas of the U.S. are 40% more likely to develop heart disease and have a 30% higher risk of stroke than people who live in urban areas, according to data reported in the 2020 Call to Action: Rural Health: A Presidential ...
Extreme Heat Warning: Keep cool to be heart-healthy when temperatures rise
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – June 21, 2023 – DALLAS — Mother nature is at it again as record high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, is urging people to take extra steps to protect their hearts. ...
Survey: 75% of people given home blood pressure monitors plan to use them daily
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – June 15, 2023 – DALLAS,TX — Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects almost half of all people in the U.S. and can lead to serious health issues, including heart attack, stroke and kidney problems.[1] Monitoring your blood pressure levels regularly is a key part of managing it, and the American Heart Association, with
Identifying the cause of heart muscle disease in children is key to effective treatment
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: A new American Heart Association scientific statement focuses on treatment strategies for pediatric cardiomyopathy (diseases of the heart muscle’s structure and function that may lead to heart failure and death) and is a companion to a 2019 scientific statement focused on diagnosis of the condition. There are several types
Wildfires may fuel heart health hazards: smoke exposure increases cardiovascular risks
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – June 07, 2023 – DALLAS — As wildfires spread across southern Canada, smoke from those fires is rapidly drifting into the U.S. and the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health for all, warns that wildfire smoke exposure poses an increased risk for heart disease
Kentucky, Michigan scientific researchers awarded $2 million to study new heart disease, stroke treatments
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – May 26, 2023 – DALLAS — A Lexington, Ky., research scientist studying ways to repair damaged major vessels with medication rather than surgery and a physician-scientist from Ann Arbor, Mich., exploring the mechanisms of how exercise can heal heart muscle and brain tissue following a heart attack or stroke are the most ...
Wide-ranging strategies needed to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities in stroke care
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: In a review of the latest research, few stroke studies addressed racist policies, such as residential segregation, or social determinants of health, such as neighborhood deprivation, walkability or security; food availability; economic stability; education quality; or employment and health insurance, all of which play a role in s
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
Cognitive impairment after stroke is common, and early diagnosis and treatment needed
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: More than half of people who survive a stroke develop cognitive impairment within the first year after their stroke, and as many as 1 in 3 may develop dementia within 5 years. The high risk of cognitive impairment and dementia after a stroke suggests early screening is essential for determining initial ...
U.S. adults who felt discrimination at work faced increased risk of high blood pressure
[ad_1] Research Highlights: U.S. adults who reported feeling highly discriminated against at work had an increased risk of developing high blood pressure than those who reported low discrimination at work. Researchers suggest government and employer anti-discrimination policies and interventions may help to eliminate discrimination in the workplace. &#
Study finds equitable heart failure care, but challenges remain
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – April 19, 2023 – DALLAS — Black adults with heart failure (HF) are more likely to die than white adults with the same condition.[1] A new study published today in JAMA Cardiology that used the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure registry data to examine quality and outcomes ...
Commotio cordis is extremely rare; quick action essential: call 911, begin CPR and use AED
[ad_1] Key information: Commotio cordis (kə-ˈmō-shē-ō-ˈkȯrd-əs) is an extremely rare consequence of blunt force trauma to the heart that happens at exactly the wrong time in the heart rhythm, causing the heart to stop beating effectively. Collapse occurs within a few seconds. The impact occurs over the left chest wall, and it is generally sustained ...
New research project aims to set standardized approach to lipoprotein(a) management
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – March 24, 2023 – DALLAS — High levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] are an independent, predominantly inherited and causal risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, according to a recent American Heart Association scientific statement. It is estimated that 1 in 5 Americans hav
As people born with congenital heart defects now live longer, challenges evolve over time
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – February 15, 2023 – DALLAS — Nearly 40,000 infants are born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) each year in the United States and thanks to research and medical advances, most people with CHD now survive through adulthood. According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on
Two cardiovascular medicines were well-tolerated for small vessel stroke
[ad_1] Research Highlights: No standard medical therapy exists for a stroke occurring in a small vessel in the deep areas of the brain — called a lacunar stroke. A preliminary study of two common cardiovascular medications, cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate, suggests these two medications were safe and well-tolerated by adults who have experienced
New certifications in Mexico aim to improve stroke care
[ad_1] Embargoed until 2 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. ET Thursday, February 9, 2023 (NewMediaWire) – February 09, 2023 – DALLAS— Hospital institutions in Mexico will have access to a single, comprehensive set of stroke certification services through a new collaboration between the Mexican stroke association, Asociación Mexicana de Enfermedad Vascular Cerebra
Lightheadedness may be a symptom of atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy or stroke
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – February 09, 2023 – DALLAS — Atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy or some types of stroke may cause people to experience lightheadedness or dizziness, according to the American Stroke Association. Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke late last year on the campaign trail, was treated overnight Wednesday (Feb. 8) at a Washi
10 leading stroke scientists to receive American Stroke Association honors, including the Ralph L. Sacco Outstanding Stroke Research Mentor Award
[ad_1] Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (NewMediaWire) – February 07, 2023 – DALLAS – Ten scientists leading the way in stroke research will be recognized for their exceptional achievements during the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2023, to be held in person in Dallas and virtually Feb.
Scientific statement provides guidance on staffing, resource requirements for stroke centers
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: A new American Heart Association statement suggests guidance for workforce and operations needs for hospital stroke centers in the U.S. The statement proposes stroke center certification requirements that will help reduce variability across hospital stroke programs and encourage quality improvement efforts to better support
National Impact With Heart awards celebrate community achievement during Black History Month
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – February 06, 2023 – DALLAS and NEW YORK CITY — On Thursday, Feb. 2, the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, celebrated the contributions of Black American community catalysts and changemakers nationwide with its inaugural Impact With Heart Awards. The event at the Long Gallery Harlem in
Sepsis increased risk of heart failure and rehospitalization after hospital discharge
[ad_1] Research Highlights: After hospital discharge, people hospitalized for sepsis or who developed it while hospitalized had a 38% higher risk of rehospitalization for all causes and a 43% higher risk of rehospitalization for cardiovascular causes compared to people without sepsis during hospitalization. The risk of developing heart failure after ho
A heart-healthy life begins with good prenatal care
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – January 13, 2023 – DALLAS — Statistics show more babies are born in August and September than any other time of the year. That means a lot of future parents will soon learn they’re expecting. The American Heart Association says it’s never too early to start prenatal health care to help keep ...
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
Snow shoveling can be hazardous to your heart
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – December 15, 2022 – DALLAS — Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow may be essential to keep from being shut in, however, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, urges caution when picking up that shovel or even starting the snowblower. Researc
Personalized evaluation for chest pain effective, may eliminate unnecessary testing
[ad_1] Research Highlights: For people with stable chest pain, a personalized “precision” testing approach led to more efficient evaluations for heart disease risk and improved diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease when compared to usual care. In a study of more than 2,000 adults with stable chest pain, researchers compared a strategy of .
Historically Black Colleges and Universities STEM students selected for health care program
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – November 01, 2022 – DALLAS — According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, only 8% of medical students and 5% of physicians are Black and African American. In an effort to address this disparity, the American Heart Association, the leading public health nonprofit organization dedicated to building a world of
Northwestern University's Dr. Susan E. Quaggin named one of seven Distinguished Scientists
[ad_1] Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT / 8 a.m. ET Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 (NewMediaWire) – October 28, 2022 – DALLAS – The American Heart Association is presenting one of its 2022 Distinguished Scientist awards to Susan E. Quaggin, M.D., FAHA (Hon.), of Northwestern University. The Association honors members who have significantly advanced the understan
University of Pennsylvania's Dr. Kevin G.M. Volpp named one of seven Distinguished Scientists
[ad_1] Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT / 8 a.m. ET Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 (NewMediaWire) – October 28, 2022 – DALLAS – The American Heart Association is presenting one of its 2022 Distinguished Scientist awards to Kevin G.M. Volpp, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, of the University of Pennsylvania. The Association honors members who have significantly advanced ...
Eight named to Leaders for a Resilient Generation National Council
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – September 23, 2022 – DALLAS — Eight volunteer thought leaders, philanthropists and executives will work to address pressing issues related to the social determinants of health on behalf of the American Heart Association. These individuals will come together as part of the Association’s National Council for Leaders for a Re
Hispanic scholars receive financial support for STEM studies and research
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – August 05, 2022 – DALLAS — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on longer, healthier lives for all, is committed to addressing the lack of diversity and Hispanic inclusion in healthcare careers. As such, the AHA has announced that 30 students from across the United States and P
More than 2,500 health care organizations recognized for commitment to high-quality cardiovascular care
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – July 28, 2022 – DALLAS — The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, has recognized 2,530 health care and emergency response organizations — nearly 300 more than in 2021 — for their commitment to improving outcomes for cardiovascular patients through efficient and coordinated care. T
Higher cardiovascular health may partially offset increased genetic risk for stroke
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A new analysis of a long-term, community-based study has found that maintaining optimal cardiovascular health by following the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple Seven (LS7) protected people from stroke, regardless of their genetics. The researchers reviewed data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, a
Awardees named for $20 million project to foster diversity in clinical trial research
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – May 17, 2022 – DALLAS – Teams of research scientists from 10 universities and health care systems will lead a ground-breaking $20 million research project to study the barriers to ensuring people of diverse race and ethnicity are represented and included in clinical research trials, identify best practices to overcom
Prediabetes linked to higher heart attack risk in young adults
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Young adults (ages 18 to 44 years) diagnosed with prediabetes were more likely to be hospitalized for heart attack than those without prediabetes, according to a review of U.S. health records in 2018. Among the young adults who were hospitalized for heart attack, prediabetes did not appear to impact their risks ...
Targeted support program improved blood pressure among Black and Hispanic adults in Bronx
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A nurse-led blood pressure program that incorporated education and support from other health care experts improved high blood pressure management among Black and Hispanic adults in a targeted blood pressure treatment program in the Bronx. The initiative, which integrated regular blood pressure clinic visits and personalized
Links connecting stress, depression and heart disease risk found in mouse model
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Results from a new study conducted on mice may aid in understanding how depression and prolonged and severe stress increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings might provide insight to help understand why people with depression are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Embargoed for release at 10:4
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 ...
No health benefits among adults who used both e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A study of more than 24,000 U.S. adults found that the combined use of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and likely leads to harmful health effects similar to smoking cigarettes exclusively. Compared to people who only smoked cigarettes, people who used both traditiona
New USPSTF guidance: Continue to take low-dose aspirin if you have a history of heart attack, AFib, stroke or vascular stenting
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – April 26, 2022 – DALLAS, Tuesday – Earlier today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its final recommendations on low-dose aspirin therapy for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults: people who have a history of heart attack, atrial fibrillation (AFib), stroke or vascular st
Hitting the links could be a hole in one for your health
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – March 30, 2022 – DALLAS – While golfing was once known as the game of kings, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, says you don’t have to be royalty or a professional player to reap health benefits from hitting the links ...
What's good for the heart is good for the brain
[ad_1] Report Highlights: While heart disease remains the #1 cause of death worldwide, authors of the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics – 2022 Update noted that diseases of the brain – especially Alzheimer’s disease and dementia – are substantially increasing, and they are often associated with many of the same risk facto
Women ages 35 and younger are 44% more likely to have an ischemic stroke than male peers
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Women ages 35 years and younger were 44% more likely to have an ischemic stroke (caused by blockages of blood vessels in the brain) than their male counterparts, according to a new review of more than a dozen international studies on sex differences in stroke occurrence. This gap narrows between the ...
Survey: Holidays place extra stress on people managing type 2 diabetes
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – December 14, 2021 – ARLINGTON, Va. and DALLAS – Nearly half (49%) of people living with type 2 diabetes said managing their condition during a typical fall and winter holiday season is more difficult than other times of the year, according to a new survey for the American Heart Association and American Diabetes ...
Major life events influence level of physical activity, may negatively impact heart health
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: Important life events, including entering school, a first job, having a child, getting married or retiring from work, can significantly affect a person’s level of physical activity. Individuals with lower levels of education, who lived alone, who lack access to a safe outdoor space, Black Americans, some members of the LGBT
Repair of tricuspid valve leak during mitral valve surgery may benefit some adults
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A leak in the mitral valve can lead to leaking of the tricuspid valve. When the tricuspid leaking is severe, surgery to fix both valves at the same time generally occurs, however, there has been no consensus on whether the additional procedure should be done if the tricuspid leak is less than ...
Chest pain may extend outside the chest, often needs to be checked by a professional
[ad_1] Guideline Highlights: More than 6.5 million emergency department visits each year in the U.S. are due to chest pain, as well as almost 4 million outpatient clinic visits annually. Chest pain or discomfort can extend to the shoulders, arms, jaw, neck, back and upper abdomen. While most chest pain episodes are found ...
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
Healthy changes in diet, activity improved treatment-resistant high blood pressure
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A healthy eating plan, weight loss and improved aerobic fitness can significantly reduce blood pressure and improve heart health in people with resistant hypertension – a condition in which blood pressure remains high despite the use of three or more antihypertensive medications. This new study of 140 adults with resistant h
Unmarried adults with heart disease living in rural areas face more hopelessness, increased risk of death
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Nearly 60% of residents with heart disease who live in rural areas reported feeling hopeless, 10% more than people with heart disease living in urban areas. More than 70% of unmarried adults with heart disease living in rural areas expressed hopelessness, a 20% jump compared to people who are married. ...
Ashutosh P. Jadhav, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, FSVIN, named editor-in-chief of new Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology journal
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – August 31, 2021 – DALLAS – Ashutosh P. Jadhav, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, FSVIN, has been selected as the inaugural editor-in-chief of Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, the new Open-Access journal jointly published by American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, and the Society of V
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
$20M awarded for scientific research to ensure health equity in preventing hypertension
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – July 29, 2021 – DALLAS – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives, has awarded $20 million in grants to five scientific research teams to find new solutions for preventing high blood pressure. The research projects will focus on hyperte
Heart disease likely to remain #1 killer in U.S. indefinitely due to long-term COVID-19 impact
[ad_1] For Immediate Release (NewMediaWire) – July 21, 2021 – DALLAS – Heart disease and stroke continue to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause, despite, and likely even due to, the impact of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic last year, according to new provisional data released today from the U.S Centers for ...
American Heart Association names new national volunteer chairman and president
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – July 01, 2021 – DALLAS – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, named Raymond P. Vara, Jr. chairman and Donald M. Lloyd-Jones, MD, ScM, FAHA, as president of the organization for its 2021-2022 fiscal year, which begins today. Raymond P. Va
Circulation journal special issue focuses on racial disparities in cardiovascular medicine
[ad_1] Issue Highlights: Editors of the American Heart Association’s flagship scientific journal Circulation today published an inaugural special issue focused on disparities in cardiovascular medicine, taking the first steps to lay out a roadmap to better, more equitable delivery of cardiovascular care for all. The special issue features new clinical
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, ...
Scientists in California, Texas to study ways to help children receiving heart transplants
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – April 20, 2021 – DALLAS – Scientific research teams in California and Texas have been awarded nearly $1.4 million in grants to study ways to improve pediatric heart transplant outcomes. These first two research awards mark the initial investment of the joint $3 million funding initiative between American Heart Associ
Comfort care beneficial for hospitalized stroke patients, yet disparities in use persist
[ad_1] Research Highlights: A new study finds comfort care, including palliative care and hospice care, can improve quality of life in hospitalized stroke patients. Although comfort care for stroke patients is increasingly being used, disparities in use persist that may be related to gender, race, income and other factors. Researchers say it is .
Cardiac arrest from opioid overdose has unique features affecting prevention and treatment
[ad_1] Statement Highlights: The U.S. opioid epidemic and related opioid use disorder are significant causes of cardiac arrest and death among adults ages 25 to 64. Opioid-related out-of-hospital cardiac arrest differs from other forms of cardiac arrest, yet it has not been completely described for health care professionals. The scientific statem
The right "5-a-day" mix is 2 fruit and 3 vegetable servings for longer life
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of death in men and women, according to data representing nearly 2 million adults. Five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, eaten as 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables, may be the optimal amount and combination ...
$11.12M gift supporting hemorrhagic stroke treatment launches innovative research network
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – January 29, 2021 – DALLAS – The American Heart Association — the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives — announced today the creation of the Association’s newest network of stroke research centers. This network is supported by a $11.12M gift to scientific research from
Vaping combined with smoking is likely as harmful as smoking cigarettes alone
[ad_1] Research Highlights: People who smoked traditional cigarettes in addition to using e-cigarettes experienced health effects as harmful as those who smoked cigarettes exclusively; those effects are associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and death. In a large data analysis of more than 7,100 U.S. adults, researchers examined the a
New diabetes medication reduced heart event risk in those with diabetes and kidney disease
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Sotagliflozin – a type of medication known as an SGLT2 inhibitor primarily prescribed for Type 2 diabetes – reduces the risk of adverse cardiovascular events for patients with diabetes and kidney disease. Researchers say the results of this randomized clinical trial provide evidence that SGLT2 inhibitors should be part of th
New aortic stenosis program addresses quality of care for heart valve patients
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – November 11, 2020 – DALLAS – Aortic stenosis is one of the most common and serious valve disease problems affecting about five percent of Americans age 65 or older[1]. Left untreated, it can lead to heart failure and increased risk of death. However, there are many patients that are unaware or undiagnosed, ...
Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, of UCSF, to receive the AHA's 2020 Population Research Prize
[ad_1] Embargoed until 9 a.m. CT / 10 a.m. ET Friday, November 6, 2020 (NewMediaWire) – November 06, 2020 – DALLAS – The American Heart Association (AHA), a global force for longer, healthier lives, will present its 2020 Population Research Prize to Michelle A. Albert, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, professor of medicine, associate dean of admissions,
The American Heart Association's 2020 Research Achievement Awardee is JoAnn E. Manson, M.D., M.P.H., Dr.P.H, FAHA, of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard
[ad_1] Embargoed until 9 a.m. CT / 10 a.m. ET Friday, November 6, 2020 (NewMediaWire) – November 06, 2020 – DALLAS – The American Heart Association (AHA), a global force for longer, healthier lives, will present its 2020 Research Achievement Award to JoAnn E. Manson, M.D., M.P.H, Dr.P.H., F.A.H.A., during next weekend’s Scientific Sessions
Nanette K. Wenger, M.D., FAHA, of Emory University to receive the American Heart Association's 2020 Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award
[ad_1] Embargoed until 9 a.m. CT / 10 a.m. ET Friday, November 6, 2020 (NewMediaWire) – November 06, 2020 – DALLAS – The American Heart Association (AHA), a global force for longer, healthier lives, will present its 2020 Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award to Nanette K. Wenger, M.D., FAHA, during next weekend’s Scientific Sessions 20
Safety remains top priority: International Stroke Conference 2021 goes virtual
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – October 29, 2020 – DALLAS, Thursday – After months of thorough review and discussion, and with a continued commitment to the health and safety of participants and staff, the American Stroke Association will present the next International Stroke Conference as a 100% virtual experience due to the continuing impact of t
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
Biologic therapy for psoriasis may reduce heart disease
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Biologic therapy for psoriasis – protein-based infusions to suppress inflammation – was associated with a significant reduction in high-risk plaque in heart arteries, over one-year, according to new research. The positive association between biologic therapy and a decrease in high-risk plaque in heart arteries was significan
New Research Shows Increase in Number of Americans with Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
[ad_1] Statement attributable to: Susan R. Bailey, M.D., President, American Medical Association (AMA) Mitchell S.V. Elkind, M.D., M.S., FAAN, FAHA, President, American Heart Association (AHA) (NewMediaWire) – September 10, 2020 – DALLAS/CHICAGO – “The latest research published in ...
New $3.3 million research investment focuses on health tech solutions for brain health and dementia
[ad_1] (NewMediaWire) – July 31, 2020 – DALLAS – The American Heart Association — the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives — and global philanthropist and technology visionary Bill Gates, have committed to advancing the scientific evidence base related to brain health and dementia by funding
Decline in U.S. cardiac deaths slowing, while county-level disparities grow
[ad_1] Research Highlights: Steady progress in reducing the rates of premature cardiac death in the U.S. began slowing in 2011, largely due to rising rates of out-of-hospital premature cardiac deaths, especially among younger adults. County-level disparities in premature cardiac death rates across the U.S. have widened over the past two decades.