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2025 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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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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Verve Therapeutics’ PCSK9 Pivot

CardiacWire

Like other CRISPR gene editing techniques, Verve’s therapies have been viewed with optimism that they might lead to permanent cholesterol improvements from just one treatment, and concerns that they could lead to similarly-permanent unintended consequences.

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Understanding the Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

MIBHS

When discussing heart health, heart attacks and cardiac arrest are two terms that are often mistaken for one another. Understanding the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest can help in recognizing symptoms, seeking prompt medical care, and even saving lives. What is Cardiac Arrest?

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Can a Medical Record Predict Cardiac Arrest Risk?

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 06/14/2024 - 19:30 June 14, 2024 — Until now, known risk factors for cardiac arrest have been limited to cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension and high cholesterol. Upward of 400,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest every year in the U.S.,” Chatterjee said.

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease: Can You Prevent It?

MIBHS

Genes influence various biological processes, including cholesterol metabolism, blood pressure regulation, and the strength and structure of your heart and blood vessels. Specific genetic variants, such as those affecting cholesterol metabolism, can increase the likelihood of plaque buildup in the arteries. How Do Genetic Factors Work?

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Understanding an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

MIBHS

Monitor blood pressure and cholesterol levels regularly. Cardiac Arrest or Sudden Death: Cardiomegaly increases the risk of life-threatening arrhythmias, which can cause sudden cardiac arrest. Monitor cholesterol levels and manage conditions like diabetes that can strain the heart.