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Role of Technology in Promoting Heart Healthy Behavior Change to Increase Equity in Optimal Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. Populations most affected by cardiovascular health disparities, including underrepresented populations with lower socioeconomic status, people with disabilities, and those living in underserved rural communities, are disproportionately exposed to adverse social determinants of health. Specifically, economic instability and suboptimal living conditions within the neighborhood and built environment directly determine access to resources and opportunities for healthful

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Viz.ai Receives Edison Award for HCM Module

DAIC

tim.hodson Mon, 04/07/2025 - 16:15 April 4, 2025 Viz.ai has been named an Award Winner in the 2025 Edison Awards, for the third year in a row. Viz HCM, the companys AI software solution designed to detect and triage patients with signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), was recognized in the Health Medical & Biotech category and Cardiovascular Health Diagnostics and Monitoring subcategory.

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The epigenetic regulation of crosstalk between cardiac fibroblasts and other cardiac cell types during stress

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

With the global impact of cardiovascular disease, there is a dire need to understand the mechanisms in the heart during injury and stress. It has been shown that the regulation of the extracellular matrix via cardiac fibroblasts plays a major role in the progression of heart failure and worsening function of the heart. Importantly, it has been suggested that crosstalk between other cardiac cells like cardiomyocytes, immune cells, and endothelial cells are influenced by the pathological function

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By Influencing Inflammation, GLP-1s May Lower Alzheimer's and Dementia Risk

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- SAN DIEGO -- New data explored the potential beneficial impact that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may have on neurodegenerative diseases. In a plenary session at the annual American Academy of Neurology.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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The associations between skin advanced glycation end-products and Framingham cardiovascular risk in different age groups

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

ObjectiveAdvanced glycation end-products (AGEs) may contribute to the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), potentially influencing its development and progression differently at various life stages. This study aimed to elucidate the associations between AGEs and the risk of ASCVD across different age groups.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 1,240 subjects were enrolled and divided into three groups (Group , 2039 years old, n=468; Group , 4059 years old, n=471; Grou

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Gene discovery reveals potential for growing new heart arteries

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Most people have right-dominant heartswhich to a doctor or a researcher means they have an artery that extends from the right side of their hearts to supply oxygenated blood to the back side. For some people, this artery, called the posterior descending artery, comes from the left side or from both directions. A study has found that the gene CXCL12 is connected to this artery's formation and that its directional pattern is set very early in human development.

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Comorbidities in Midlife Tied to Cancer Risk

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- Comorbidities in midlife were associated with a modestly higher risk of cancer overall and more strongly associated with a risk for multiple individual cancer types, according to a secondary analysis of the prospective Prostate.

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Living healthier, longer: The effect of risk factors on life expectancy

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

The five classic risk factors for cardiovascular disease are well knownsmoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and underweight or overweight/obesity. All increase the likelihood of heart ailments down the road.

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All ADHD Meds Tied to Small Blips in Blood Pressure and Pulse

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- People taking medications for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) showed small changes to their cardiovascular metrics -- and it wasn't just the stimulants to watch out for, a systematic review suggested. Based.

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Equitable access to digital technologies may help improve cardiovascular health

American Heart News - Heart News

Statement Highlights: Mobile health technologies, such as wearable devices, mobile health apps and telehealth or remote coaching, have shown potential to help people start and maintain heart-healthy behaviors, such as eating a healthy diet, increasing.

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The Evolving Role of Colchicine in Coronary Atherosclerosis Management: Timing May Be Everything

American College of Cardiology

Chronic inflammation plays a role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, pericarditis, stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI).

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Howard University football team joins the Nation of Lifesavers

American Heart News - Heart News

DALLAS, April 7, 2025 On Saturday, April 5, the Howard University football team participated in an American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training to learn the correct rate and depth of CPR compressions to be.

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Novel drug shows success for previously incurable advanced pulmonary hypertension

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare form of pulmonary hypertension. It occurs because progressive vascular changes cause the small pulmonary arteries to narrow. As a result, the right side of the heart has to pump harder to transport blood to the lungs and the blood pressure in the pulmonary circulation rises.

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Study Highlights Comorbidity of Allergic Rhinitis, Postpartum Depression

HCPLive

Allergy treatment use increases postpartum depression risk in women with allergic rhinitis, a study found.

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Public housing smoking ban can reduce heart attacks and strokes

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A paper, "Evaluation of Federally Mandated Smoke-Free Housing Policy and Health Outcomes Among Adults Over the Age of 50 in Low-Income, Public Housing in New York City, 2015-2022," published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research finds that a 2018 U.S. ban on smoking in public housing led to a reduction in hospitalizations for cardiovascular problems.

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Platelet-to-Neutrophil Ratio Associated with Predicting DME

HCPLive

Used as a biomarker across many specialties, the platelet-to-neutrophil ratio may soon enter ophthalmology for diabetic macular edema prediction.

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ACC CardiaCast: Heart Vision: Use of Stress CMR for Evaluation of Microvascular Dysfunction

American College of Cardiology

In this episode, Drs. Purvi Parwani and Michael Salerno discuss how stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is transforming the way we understand and diagnose coronary microvascular dysfunction.

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Improving CRC Screening Rates With High-Quality, Noninvasive Tests, with Keith Winfrey, MD, MPH

HCPLive

Winfrey discussed how noninvasive CRC screening tests can help meet gaps when patients face barriers to colonoscopy.

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Realizing the Function of Centers of Excellence in Medical Training

ADN Center of Excellence

a glimpse about what CoEs are, how important they are in medical training, and how their presence can significantly change healthcare delive

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ACP Urges Concern for Health Policy Issues, with Shari Erickson, MPH

HCPLive

Erickson discussed key health policy issues the ACP is pushing back against during the organizations Internal Medicine meeting.

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Primordial prevention of cardiovascular disease

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 08 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41569-025-01153-y Hooi Min Lim describes how the Bogalusa Heart Study emphasized the importance of primordial prevention of cardiovascular disease and profoundly influenced subsequent cardiovascular research on children and adolescents.

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Systematic Review Highlights Post-Pandemic Disparities in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

HCPLive

This review highlights disparities among patients of color in terms of atopic dermatitis prevalence, management, and outcomes in the post-COVID-19 world.

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New blood test for protein troponin can improve heart attack and stroke risk prediction

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

A simple 5 blood test for the protein troponin could predict a person's risk of heart attacks and strokes with greater accuracy than ever before, research suggests.

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Q1 2025 Recap: Gastroenterology News and Updates

HCPLive

Our Q1 recap for gastroenterology spotlights regulatory updates, clinical trial data, and new research and guidance about colorectal cancer screening.

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Childhood Family Income and Adult Cardiovascular Health: Indirect Effects Through Childhood Neighborhood Socioeconomic Advantages and Disadvantages in a Prospective Sample of Young Men

Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. BackgroundChildhood family income may impact men's cardiovascular health (CVH), partly through exposure to neighborhood advantages and disadvantages experienced across childhood.Methods and ResultsOne hundred thirtyone boys (52.7% Black or bi/multiracial) born into lowincome households in an urban environment were followed throughout childhood and completed a health assessment in adulthood.

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Clinical Considerations for Choosing a Systemic Agent for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

HCPLive

Panelists discuss how standard first-line treatments for nonresponsive patients often include systemic therapies like corticosteroids or immunomodulators. Second-line options may involve biologics or advanced systemic agents. Patient input is crucial in tailoring treatments to preferences, needs, and risks.

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Brain blood vessel response after stroke mapped, suggesting better treatment outcomes

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Every year, millions of people around the world suffer ischemic strokes that block blood flow to a region of the brain. Restoring blood flow rapidly is decisive and can save lives. But paradoxically, it can also lead to further damage to the blood vessels in the brain.

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Multispecialty Perspectives on Shared Decision-Making in Atopic Dermatitis Care

HCPLive

Panelists discuss how shared decision-making in atopic dermatitis care involves collaboration between health care providers and patients, considering individual preferences, values, and treatment goals. This approach enhances treatment adherence and improves outcomes through personalized, informed choices.

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New research finds ketogenic diet-induced high cholesterol does not predict heart disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, in collaboration with researchers across multiple institutions, has published a new study that challenges the long-held belief that high cholesterol correlates and even directly causes coronary artery disease, or plaque buildup in the arteries in metabolically healthy individuals.

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Lower extremity lymphatic flow is associated with diuretic response in acute heart failure

European Journal of Heart Failure

Lower extremity lymphatic flow and diuretic response in acute heart failure (AHF). IV, intravenous. (Created in BioRender) Abstract Aims The dysfunctional lymphatic system appears to play an important role in the development and progression of congestion in heart failure. We hypothesized that in acute heart failure (AHF), diuretic efficacy is associated with peripheral lymph flow.

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Short activity breaks and HIIT combo boosts heart health in sedentary adults

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Short activity breaks throughout the day together with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) every other day can counteract negative changes in heart health associated with a sedentary lifestyle. The study is published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.

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Incidence of Visuospatial Neglect in Acute Stroke: Assessment and Stroke Characteristics in an Unselected 1-Year Cohort

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:The true incidence of visuospatial neglect, impaired attention toward contralesional space, remains unclear. Common variability sources are sensitivity differences of conventional assessments and the exclusion of patients with language, motor, and other cognitive impairments. We aimed to determine the incidence of visuospatial neglect in an unselected cohort of patients with acute stroke using video oculography during free visual exploration, a newly establishe

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Cardiovascular Health Trajectories and Prevalent Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Steatotic Liver Disease in Midlife: The CARDIA Study

Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. BackgroundMetabolicdysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is associated with prevalent cardiovascular disease. More favorable cardiovascular health (CVH) profiles are associated with a lower prevalence of MASLD in crosssectional studies. The relationship between longterm CVH patterns and MASLD prevalence in midlife remains unknown.Methods and ResultsParticipants (aged 1830 years at baseline) of the CARDIA (Coronary Artery

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Health Care Cost and Resource Utilization After Aortic Valve Replacement According to the Extent of Cardiac Damage

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:The extent of cardiac damage has been shown to be associated with increased mortality, repeat hospitalization, and decreased quality of life after aortic valve replacement (AVR). However, the association between the extent of cardiac damage at the time of AVR and health care costs and resource utilization has never been described.METHODS:The Optum de-identified Market Clarity database was used to identify patients with aortic

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Contribution of the TRPM4 Channel to Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Aortic Valve Interstitial Cells

Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. BackgroundAortic stenosis due to deleterious remodeling of the aortic valve is a health concern since it can be corrected only by valve replacement due to the poor knowledge of cellular mechanisms involved. Fibroblastic valvular interstitial cells (VICs) play a central role in valve leaflet stiffness by transdifferentiation into osteoblastlike cells leading to calcification.

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Role of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in atrial fibrillation and heart failure: molecular and clinical aspects

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) is a rising global health concern. In addition to direct hepatic complications, extra-hepatic complications, including cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D), gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic kidney disease and some malignancies, are increasingly recognized. CVD, including atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF), is the leading cause of death in patients with MASLD.