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

MIBHS

Maintain a Healthy Weight: Obesity amplifies the effects of genetic predispositions by contributing to high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes. Gene-based therapies and interventions, such as gene editing technologies, show potential in treating hereditary conditions, although these treatments are still in early stages.

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Gender Gaps in Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Persist

DAIC

The report identifies several pathways to begin to narrow the gap, including: Expanding women-focused research, accelerating translation of findings and facilitating the commercialization of products and technologies to improve women's health.

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Randomised trial of app-led motivational support for patients with AF to promote weight loss (MOTIVATE-AF)

The British Journal of Cardiology

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is responsible for significant patient morbidity, and obesity is a major contributor to AF incidence and symptom burden. This randomised study set out to examine if smartphone-based app technology could increase weight loss in a patient population with obesity and AF.

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Atrial Fibrillation: Understanding the Irregular Heartbeat

AMS Cardiology

Obesity : Excess weight increases the risk of heart-related issues, including AFib. We offer comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, utilizing the latest advancements in medical technology and treatment strategies. Coronary Artery Disease : Blocked arteries can affect heart function and rhythm.

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The Cardiometabolic Event of the Year: What to Expect at the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Innovations in Cardiorenal Metabolic Medicine The event will focus on the whole spectrum of cardiorenal metabolic disease, including obesity, diabetes, lipids, hypertension, and cardiorenal disease. The robust conference agenda begins with FDA updates and advancements in cardiorenal metabolic care.

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National A-Fib Numbers Higher Than Previously Thought

DAIC

A-Fib, as the condition is commonly known, has been on the rise for at least the past decade, driven by the aging of the population, along with increasing rates of hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Digital technologies may reveal it is even more common than the current analysis indicates. Earlier projections had estimated that 3.3

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V-Wave to Present Late-Breaking Data from Pivotal RELIEVE-HF Study at American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session and Expo

DAIC

This type of HF is largely associated with obesity and hypertension. and worldwide," said Neal Eigler, M.D. , CEO of V-Wave. HFpEF is HF with preserved ejection fraction in which pressure builds up in the heart and lungs due to a stiffened left ventricle.