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Proposed Risk Factor Tool Finds Heart Failure Rates are Higher Among American Indian Adults

DAIC

21, 2024 — The incidence rate of heart failure was 2- to 3-fold higher among American Indian populations than rates observed in studies focused on other population groups, such as African American, Hispanic or white adults, in a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Severe Maternal Grief Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Failure in Child

DAIC

Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 03/01/2024 - 08:32 March 1, 2024 — Prenatal stress is a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease in offspring later in life. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the organs, causing a variety of symptoms.

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Forecasting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in the United States Through 2050—Prevalence of Risk Factors and Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

Circulation

to 9.2%), heart failure (2.7% Most adverse trends are projected to be worse among people identifying as American Indian/Alaska Native or multiracial, Black, or Hispanic.CONCLUSIONS:The prevalence of many cardiovascular risk factors and most established diseases will increase over the next 30 years. to 3.8%), stroke (3.9%

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Almost Half of US Counties Have No Cardiologists Despite Higher Prevalence of CV Risk Factors, Mortality

DAIC

“While cardiologists are not the only determinants of cardiovascular outcomes, the lack of access to cardiologists in areas with greater prevalence of heart disease and mortality is incredibly concerning,” said Haider J. The ACC aims to achieve a culture of equitable cardiovascular care and heart health for all. miles vs 87.1

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Abstract 4142036: Association of smoking status with incident heart failure among patients with chronic kidney disease: Insights from CRIC

Circulation

Introduction:Smoking is a well-known risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and kidney failure among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Conclusion:Current smoking status, but not former smoking, is associated with higher NT-proBNP and a higher risk of incident heart failure among patients with CKD.

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Regional variations in heart failure: a global perspective

Heart BMJ

Heart failure (HF) is a global public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. The prevalence of HF and associated risk factors has been reported and varies by country and region ranges, with minimal data on regional variations in treatment patterns and long-term outcomes.

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Cardiac Contributions to Brain Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Stroke Journal

Thus, achieving optimal brain health has been identified as a public health priority and a major challenge. Emerging evidence shows that the heart and the brain, once considered unrelated organ systems, are interdependent and linked through shared risk factors.