Blood Pressure, Myocardial Infarction and Obesity

Higher Risk of Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation Noted After Spinal Cord Injury

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

They have a greater prevalence of obesity, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus. Higher risk of myocardial infarction, heart failure and atrial fibrillation was noted in spinal cord injury survivors compared to controls. Survivors with severe disability had the highest risk. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2023.12.010.

Myocardial Infarction

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7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Primary prevention is the management of the risk factors, e.g. high blood pressure, early in life to prevent complications of the condition, i.e. coronary artery disease. New obesity medications such as GLP-1 agonists have shown significant reductions in weight in those with a prior heart attack. Secondary prevention.

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5 Most-Cited Takeaways From the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC)

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

42% of adults are considered obese , increasing their risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular issues. Emerging Risk Factors: Non-traditional factors such as the microbiome, pollution, and somatic mutations are increasingly linked to “SMuRFless” myocardial infarction (MI) cases. In the U.S.,

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Research Data from Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation at ACC 2024 Reveal Trends in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Preventive Medication Use Prior to Heart Attacks

DAIC

APRIL 6, 2024

The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF) is presenting leading research focused on trends in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the most severe form of a heart attack, at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.24), 24), being held April 6-8 in Atltanta, GA.

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Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

JULY 25, 2023

Can you please explain the concept of an obesity paradox? Salvatore Carbone, PhD: First, I’d like to point out that obesity is a major risk factor for cardiometabolic disease. 2, 3] This association is more pronounced for those with class I obesity, which is a body mass index (BMI) between 30-35 kg/m2.

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American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

ET Main Tent (Hall B1) - A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo Procedure-controlled Trial of an Interatrial Shunt in Patients with HFrEF and HFpEF: Principal Results From the RELIEVE-HF Trial - Empagliflozin After Acute Myocardial Infarction: Results of the EMPACT-MI Trial - CSL112 (Apolipoprotein A-I) Infusions and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients (..)

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Five Things Every Middle Aged Adult Should Know About Sleep & Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

AUGUST 30, 2024

Obesity is one of the biggest global health concerns we face today. Obesity is also a key driver of risk for cardiovascular disease. Although there are many factors linked to obesity, one factor is certain: excess caloric intake leads to an excess in the energy balance. Obesity (Silver Spring). hour sleep-per-night group.

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Unraveling the Link Between Mental Health and Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A rate of 15% of major depressive disorder has been reported in patients after myocardial infarction or coronary artery bypass grafting, and this rate is >20% in patients with heart failure and is much higher in advanced heart failure.” Indeed, several studies have reported higher rates of depression among people with CVD.

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Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

3 Patients with ASCVD are at a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and cardiovascular (CV) death.4 Efficacy and Safety of Low-Dose Colchicine after Myocardial Infarction. 4 In the U.S. 12 Importantly, colchicine, 0.5 N Engl J Med.

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The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

Wellnest

JULY 19, 2023

Three coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. When one of these arteries becomes completely blocked by a blood clot, it results in a heart attack, also known as MI (Myocardial infarction). Myocardial infarction Symptoms Recognizing the signs of a heart attack before seeking medical attention is vital.

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Association of Depression and Poor Mental Health With Cardiometabolic Disease in Women

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MAY 10, 2024

Major findings from the INTERHEART study reveal that stress is more common among cases of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) compared to controls. Inflammation plays a pivotal role in both depression and obesity, while stress elevates cortisol levels, often initiating this cycle.

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ACC/AHA Release Updated 2023 Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This is due to several factors, including the aging of the population, a rise in obesity, increased detection, and increased survival with AF along with other forms of CVD. Background Atrial fibrillation, the most sustained common arrhythmia, is increasing in incidence and prevalence in the United States and globally. million.

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Scott Rankin The Impact of Mitral Disease Etiology on Operative Mortality After Mitral Valve Operations The Annals of Thoracic Surgery November 2018 Alice Wang Robotic Mitral Valve Repair in Older Individuals: An Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database The Annals of Thoracic Surgery November 2018 Mohamad Alaeddine Aortic clamping strategy (..)

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Scott Rankin The Impact of Mitral Disease Etiology on Operative Mortality After Mitral Valve Operations The Annals of Thoracic Surgery November 2018 Alice Wang 1 Robotic Mitral Valve Repair in Older Individuals: An Analysis of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Database The Annals of Thoracic Surgery November 2018 Mohamad Alaeddine 1 Aortic clamping (..)

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Cardiovascular Update

Higher Risk of Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, and Atrial Fibrillation Noted After Spinal Cord Injury

7 Things You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk Even If You Already Have Heart Disease.

5 Most-Cited Takeaways From the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC)

Research Data from Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation at ACC 2024 Reveal Trends in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Preventive Medication Use Prior to Heart Attacks

Expert Perspective: The Obesity Paradox with Salvatore Carbone, PhD

American College of Cardiology ACC.24 Late-breaking Science and Guidelines Session Summary

Five Things Every Middle Aged Adult Should Know About Sleep & Heart Disease.

Unraveling the Link Between Mental Health and Cardiovascular Disease

Lowering Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Events by Treating Residual Inflammatory Risk

The First 60 Minutes of a Heart Attack: The Golden Hour

Association of Depression and Poor Mental Health With Cardiometabolic Disease in Women

ACC/AHA Release Updated 2023 Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation

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