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Expansion of AstraZeneca’s Flagship Health Equity Program Healthy Heart Africa

DAIC

milla1cf Fri, 06/28/2024 - 19:07 June 28, 2024 — AstraZeneca has set out a new ambition for Healthy Heart Africa , its flagship health equity initiative, to target a broader range of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including chronic kidney disease (CKD) as well as hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

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Abstract 4142036: Association of smoking status with incident heart failure among patients with chronic kidney disease: Insights from CRIC

Circulation

Introduction:Smoking is a well-known risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and kidney failure among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4142036-A4142036, November 12, 2024. However, the association of former and current smoking status (vs.

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2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

METHODS:The AHA, through its Epidemiology and Prevention Statistics Committee, continuously monitors and evaluates sources of data on heart disease and stroke in the United States and globally to provide the most current information available in the annual Statistical Update with review of published literature through the year before writing.

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Remembering CMHC Chair Dr. George L. Bakris: An Exceptional Leader, Mentor, and Educator in Nephrology and Hypertension 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Bakris’s distinguished career in medicine spanned over four decades, marked by significant contributions to the fields of diabetic kidney disease, hypertension, and nephropathy progression. His work was particularly influential in understanding racial disparities in disease progression and developing targeted interventions.

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19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress: Honoring the Life and Legacy of CMHC Co-Chair Dr. George L. Bakris

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Bakris’ distinguished career as a leading educator and mentor. The focus will be on the intricate interplay between cardiorenal and metabolic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease, driven by lifestyle and health factors. Boca Raton, FL, Aug. Chair: Erin D.

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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

Among those ages 65 and older, nearly 50% who underwent limb amputation died within one year after surgery, according to the 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. and Global Data From the American Heart Association. All patients with PAD should be treated with high-intensity statin therapy.

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Abstract 4137914: Eligibility for Semaglutide in US Adults with Diabetes and Potentially Preventable Cardiovascular Events Projected from the SUSTAIN-6 Trial

Circulation

Background:The Trial to Evaluate Cardiovascular and Other Long-term Outcomes with Semaglutide in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes (SUSTAIN-6) trial showed cardiovascular disease (CVD) benefits of semaglutide therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Purpose:To year follow-up time).Results:Among Results:Among 5002 (projected to 34.0