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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

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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Adverse Social Determinants of Health Linked to Treatment-resistant Hypertension in Black Americans

DAIC

According to the researchers, addressing social determinants of health could reduce the racial disparities seen in apparent treatment-resistant hypertension and reduce the increased risk of stroke and heart attack in the Black American population.

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The Vital Role of Cardiac Rehabilitation After a Heart Event

MIBHS

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

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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Facility-based approach for the management of acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock in a rural medical centre: the Durango model

Open Heart

Methods and analysis The Durango model is a prospective single-centre registry designed to enable early identification of patients with STEMI-CS to facilitate primary reperfusion therapy with a shock team management algorithm in a rural level II heart attack centre.

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Abstract TP136: STRACK: A Continuum of Stroke Care, Improving Post-Stroke and Cardiometabolic Patient Outcomes

Stroke Journal

Reduction in admissions for stroke recurrence or related to stroke, (heart attack, angina, peripheral embolism, etc.): Stroke, 30days: -100%; Related to stroke, (365d: -47,7%; 30d: -57,0%). Reduction in cardiovascular admissions ( 30d: -100%; 365d: -31,4%).

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How Virtual-First Cardiology is Reshaping the Patient Experience

The Beat Blog

Patients get engaged, educated, and involved with preventative measures such as statin therapy and lifestyle changes that may add years to their lives.