ICU evaluations prior to cardiac arrest increased odds of survival among Black adults
Research Highlights:
- Previous research has found that Black people are less likely to survive after a cardiac arrest compared to white people, however, a new, preliminary study found no difference in the rates for either group in receiving an intensive care unit (ICU) […]
Smartphone alerts may lead to faster response to in-hospital cardiac arrest, “code blue”
Research Highlights:
- A smartphone emergency notification system may help hospital cardiac arrest response teams reach patients in cardiac arrest at least one minute quicker than more traditional, hospital operator-generated notifications, according to a new, small study.
- The smartphone notification system also provided emergency response […]
In-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates among children have improved in past 20 years
Research Highlights:
- Among children who experienced in-hospital cardiac arrest in the last 20 years, survival rates increased significantly – more so for those who had surgery and cardiac arrest. However, the survival rate increased more slowly for children with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and […]
Hunting safety should include heart attack and stroke awareness
The American Heart Association says hunters should know heart attack […]
Smoking and vaping had overlapping adverse health effects, dual product use may be worse
Research Highlights:
- New research finds that the cardiovascular effects of smoking and vaping are likely caused by airway irritation, and inhalation of any foreign substance may cause harmful effects on blood vessel function.
- Although smoking and vaping may have similar harmful cardiovascular effects, they […]
Lack of access to healthy food may raise risk of death from heart failure
Research Highlights:
- A study reviewing data from nearly 3,000 U.S. counties has found an association between lack of access to healthy food and increased rates of death from heart failure.
- Living in a community with access to more grocery stores and local, healthy food […]
New data registry collects evidence in cardiogenic shock patients
The American Heart Association to enable a wide range of […]
New initiative to prevent, treat and beat stroke focuses on health equity, heart-brain connection
DALLAS and NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 17, 2022 — Knowledge and management of heart-related risk factors and conditions are critical in reducing the likelihood of and improving outcomes with stroke, especially across populations with health disparities. This powerful connection between heart and brain health […]
Symptoms, quality of life important to guide treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Statement Highlights:
- A new American Heart Association scientific statement provides an updated roadmap for incorporating patient-reported symptoms and quality of life assessments into routine care for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD or clogged leg arteries).
- Patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) are systematic and validated […]
Particle radioactivity linked to pollution-associated heart attack and stroke death
Research Highlights:
- Particle radioactivity, a characteristic of air pollution that reflects the colorless, odorless gas radon found in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, increased the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, especially from heart attack or stroke, according to findings of a […]