Winter holidays bring more heart attack deaths than any other time of year
The American Heart Association offers information and resources to prepare […]
New research award added to $24 million grant to foster diversity in clinical trial research
The American Heart Association, with support from Care Access and […]
Some benefits, potential risks with alternative medicines for heart failure
Statement Highlights:
- There are some benefits and potentially serious risks when people with heart failure use complementary and alternative treatments to manage symptoms.
- People with heart failure should tell their health care team including pharmacists if they are using any over-the-counter or other treatments, […]
Parkinson’s medication improved blood pressure in teens with Type 1 diabetes
Research Highlights:
- Teens with Type 1 diabetes who took bromocriptine, a medication usually prescribed to treat Parkinson’s disease, had lower blood pressure after one month of treatment compared to those who did not take the medicine.
- Participants taking the medication for one month also […]
News Materials on increased heart attack risk from persistent asthma and carotid plaques
Research Highlights:
- An analysis of data for more than 5,000 adults has found that those with persistent asthma appeared to be at increased risk of heart attack or stroke.
- Individuals with persistent asthma had nearly twice the odds of having plaque in their carotid […]
Limited post-partum follow-up may miss high blood pressure in 1 in 10 new moms
Research Highlights:
- An analysis of more than 2,400 women who did not have high blood pressure while pregnant found that about 1 in 10 were diagnosed with high blood pressure in the year after childbirth.
- Almost a quarter of the women who were diagnosed […]
Telehealth is a valuable option in cardiovascular care, though challenges remain
Statement Highlights:
- Telehealth is an effective option for educating, diagnosing, monitoring and following people with health issues including cardiovascular disease.
- Telehealth may reduce health care costs, improve access to care in rural and under-resourced communities, and increase quality of care and patient satisfaction.
- Advances in […]
Aortic stenosis initiative to improve quality of care extended for 3 years
Embargoed until 3:00 p.m. CT/4:00 p.m. ET, November 6, 2022
DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2022 — The American Heart Association®, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health for all, announces its Target: Aortic Stenosis™ initiative has been […]
TRANSFORM-HF trial found no difference in effectiveness between 2 common loop diuretics
Research Highlights:
- Treating people for heart failure with the loop diuretic medication torsemide did not reduce death rates more than the most common diuretic medication furosemide.
- Researchers say health care professionals should now focus on appropriate dosing of diuretics and implementation of medicines proven […]
No difference in heart outcomes found in use of two diuretics to treat blood pressure
Research Highlights:
- In a study comparing the effectiveness of two high blood pressure medications (both diuretics) among elderly veterans, there was no difference in cardiovascular outcomes or non-cancer deaths.
- There was also no difference in heart attack, stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular outcomes.
- In […]