American Indians and Alaska Natives have disproportionately higher rates of CVD
Statement Highlights:
- Type 2 diabetes, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affects American Indians and Alaska Natives at three times the rate of white Americans.
- American Indians and Alaska Natives face additional environmental and socio-economic challenges, including historical marginalization, less access to health care and […]
Women and minorities lacking in research and clinical trials for new cardiometabolic medications
Research Highlights:
- Women and minorities have low participation rates in pivotal trials for new medications.
- 10-year analysis of clinical trial data reveals no improvement in diversity over time.
- Further efforts are needed to determine differences in medication effects among demographic subgroups. […]
Palliative care for heart failure patients may lower rehospitalization risk and improve outcomes
Research Highlights:
- Heart failure patients who received palliative care – focused on pain relief, emotional support and quality of life while hospitalized – were less likely to be readmitted within six months.
- Palliative care lowered the risk of mechanical ventilation by about 25%.
Embargoed until […]
Major analysis of WHO database finds serious and potentially lethal impact of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin
DALLAS, May 23, 2020 — Hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin may have a serious impact on the cardiovascular system and are a potentially lethal combination, according to a large analysis of a World Health Organization (WHO) database on adverse drug […]
No evidence blanket ‘do-not-resuscitate’ orders for COVID-19 patients are necessary
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Journal Report
DALLAS, May 22, 2020 — It’s inappropriate to consider blanket do-not-resuscitate orders for COVID-19 patients because adequate data is not yet available on U.S. survival rates for in-hospital resuscitation of […]
Some recommended cardiovascular medications prescribed less frequently to women
Research Highlights:
- In primary care, sex differences for recommended cardiovascular (CVD) prescriptions were found for patients who were at high risk or who had CVD.
- Women were less likely than men to receive cholesterol-lowering medicines and aspirin, yet equally likely to receive blood-pressure-lowering medications.
Embargoed […]
Immunotherapy, steroids had positive outcomes in children with COVID-related multi-system inflammatory syndrome
DALLAS, May 18, 2020 — Treatment with antibodies purified from donated blood – immune globulin therapy – and steroids restored heart function in the majority of children with COVID-related multi-system inflammatory syndrome, according to new research published yesterday in Circulation, the flagship […]
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La Ley de Atención Médica Asequible está vinculada a una mejor atención de la insuficiencia cardíaca para las minorías, pero las diferencias aún persisten GalleryLa Ley de Atención Médica Asequible está vinculada a una mejor atención de la insuficiencia cardíaca para las minorías, pero las diferencias aún persisten
La Ley de Atención Médica Asequible está vinculada a una mejor atención de la insuficiencia cardíaca para las minorías, pero las diferencias aún persisten
Puntos destacados de la investigación:
- Los pacientes con insuficiencia cardíaca de grupos raciales o étnicos que no reciben servicios y atención suficientes, quienes además viven en estados que han adoptado la expansión de Medicaid de la Ley de Atención Médica Asequible (ACA) tienen […]
Affordable Care Act linked to better heart failure care for minorities, yet disparities persist
Research Highlights:
- Heart failure patients from underserved racial or ethnic groups who live in states that have adopted the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid Expansion are more likely to receive recommended medical care than if they live in states that did not adopt […]
Federal program leads to intensified treatment for high-risk heart patients
American Heart Association Meeting Report – Presentation 19
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