Education, Heart Attack and Risk Factors

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

Dr. Paddy Barrett

APRIL 5, 2024

Primordial prevention is changing the environment around you so you do not develop the risk factors for heart disease and, by extension, do not get the disease early in life. This refers to all the steps necessary to reduce the odds of a subsequent event, such as a second heart attack or stroke. But does it work?

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Agepha Pharma and Caristo Diagnostics Team Up to Fight Coronary Inflammation

DAIC

JANUARY 25, 2024

mg tablets), together with Caristo Diagnostics , a leading cardiac disease diagnostics company with the novel CaRi-Heart technology to visualize and quantify coronary inflammation, announced today their collaboration to improve awareness and clinical education about the central role of inflammation in coronary artery disease.

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The Vital Role of Cardiac Rehabilitation After a Heart Event

MIBHS

JULY 15, 2024

If you’ve recently experienced a heart attack, heart surgery, or been diagnosed with heart disease, your doctor has likely recommended cardiac rehabilitation. This structured approach helps strengthen your heart muscle, improves circulation, and reduces the likelihood of future heart attacks or complications.

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Strengthening Your Heart With Cardiac Rehabilitation

AMS Cardiology

JULY 11, 2024

Cardiac rehab is a program designed to help patients recover from heart attacks, heart surgery, or other cardiac conditions. It typically includes supervised exercise training, heart-healthy living education, stress reduction counseling and nutrition guidance. What Is Cardiac Rehab?

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Women’s Guide to Heart Health: Spotting the Early Signs of Cardiac Trouble

GEMMS

JUNE 25, 2024

Understanding Cardiovascular Disease in Women Understanding cardiovascular disease in women involves recognizing unique risk factors such as hormonal changes and pregnancy-related complications, necessitating proactive care and awareness to manage and prevent heart disease effectively.

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Society for Vascular Surgery Launches Campaign to Help People Maintain Vascular Health

DAIC

OCTOBER 23, 2024

23, 2024 – The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is launching a three-year patient education campaign, Highway to Health, to empower Americans to learn their SVS Strong Vessel Score and start a conversation with their doctor to see if a vascular surgeon could be a good addition to their overall care team.

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Study: Young Athletes at Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure Rates, Future Cardiovascular Complications

DAIC

JUNE 6, 2024

Over time, hypertension weakens the heart, blood vessels and kidneys, paving the way for potential stroke or heart attack. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure is a leading risk factor for heart disease and early death. according to CardioSmart.org.

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

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography to Honor Oxford’s Kenneth Chan, MBBS at SCCT2024

DAIC

JULY 19, 2024

He added, “His trial demonstrated that the most socioeconomically deprived population remained at significantly higher risk of cardiac death and non-fatal heart attacks and the risk was mediated by coronary inflammation detected on cardiovascular CT scans.

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Smoking Cannabis Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

DAIC

MARCH 5, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Tue, 03/05/2024 - 13:15 March 5, 2024 — Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke, according to an observational study supported by the National Institutes of Health. states and two territories.

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BIDMC-led Trial Leads to FDA approval of Coronary Drug-coated Balloons

DAIC

MARCH 13, 2024

The multicenter randomized trial, known as AGENT IDE , enrolled participants with in-stent restenosis, all of whom had high rates of coronary risk factors; more than half had diabetes and nearly 80 percent previously had two or more major coronary arteries partially or completely blocked.

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Rise of the Lysenkoist Cardiologists

Dr. Anish Koka

MAY 16, 2023

The Soviet party was enamored by Lysenko because his “Science” said that soaking crops in freezing water would educate them to sprout at different times of the year, and even more startlingly, this “education” would be passed down to future generations of crops. versus 63.2%; P <0.001), hyperlipidemia (68.9%

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Abstract 4125581: Association Between Life’s Essential 8 and Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-sectional Study Among Young Adults in the United States

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Premature ASCVD status was determined by interviews conducted at enrollment, encompassing a self-reported composite disease history of coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, heart attack, and stroke.

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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

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

Agepha Pharma and Caristo Diagnostics Team Up to Fight Coronary Inflammation

The Vital Role of Cardiac Rehabilitation After a Heart Event

Strengthening Your Heart With Cardiac Rehabilitation

Women’s Guide to Heart Health: Spotting the Early Signs of Cardiac Trouble

Society for Vascular Surgery Launches Campaign to Help People Maintain Vascular Health

Study: Young Athletes at Risk for Elevated Blood Pressure Rates, Future Cardiovascular Complications

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

Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography to Honor Oxford’s Kenneth Chan, MBBS at SCCT2024

Smoking Cannabis Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

BIDMC-led Trial Leads to FDA approval of Coronary Drug-coated Balloons

Rise of the Lysenkoist Cardiologists

Abstract 4125581: Association Between Life’s Essential 8 and Premature Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A Cross-sectional Study Among Young Adults in the United States

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