Genetic scoring can identify more men at risk for aortic aneurysm
Research Highlights:
- A genetic risk score from a blood test identified more men age 50 and older who are at higher risk of an aortic aneurysm and could benefit from ultrasound screening.
- Weakness and bulging in the wall of the aorta, the major blood […]
Brain emotional activity linked to blood vessel inflammation in recent heart attack patients
Research Highlights:
- People with recent heart attacks have significantly higher activity in a brain area (the amygdala) involved in stress perception and emotional response.
- They also have more inflammation in key arteries and increased bone marrow activity, a hallmark of plaque build-up that can […]
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Kids with Kawasaki disease symptoms possibly linked to COVID-19; coronavirus infection leading to critical illness in children remains very infrequent GalleryKids with Kawasaki disease symptoms possibly linked to COVID-19; coronavirus infection leading to critical illness in children remains very infrequent
Kids with Kawasaki disease symptoms possibly linked to COVID-19; coronavirus infection leading to critical illness in children remains very infrequent
DALLAS, May 6, 2020 — Recent reports of children experiencing Kawasaki disease, possibly tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, are raising concerns among patients and pediatricians.
Most children with COVID-19 are asymptomatic or exhibit only mild symptoms. However, in the past […]
Teen obesity, diabetes or high blood pressure may lead to prematurely aged arteries
Research Highlights:
- Teens who have obesity, type 2 diabetes or high systolic blood pressure show greater signs of blood vessel aging compared to healthy, normal weight teens.
- Thicker and stiffer blood vessels were more likely among teens that had any of the three health […]
Scheduling surgery, COVID-19 risks and more: What heart valve patients need to know
DALLAS, May 5, 2020 — An estimated five million patients in the United States live with heart valve disease, and many have had upcoming valve repair surgery rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Heart Association, along with 14 North American […]
Miniature version of human vein allows study of deep vein thrombosis
Research Highlights:
- The Vein-Chip device, a miniaturized version of a large human vein, allowed scientists to study changes in vein wall cells, blood flow and other functions that lead to deep vein thrombosis in humans.
- The device focused on venous pockets, one-way pumping valves […]
COVID-19 has unmasked significant health disparities in the U.S.; essay on behalf of the Association of Black Cardiologists suggests solutions
DALLAS, May 4, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has unmasked longstanding racial and ethnic health-related disparities, according to a new article published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation.
The perspective essay, “At […]
AHA Statement: Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum
Statement Highlights:
- Women with cardiovascular disease should receive pre-pregnancy counseling and be monitored during and after pregnancy by either a cardio-obstetrics team or a multidisciplinary team of health care providers with experience in high-risk pregnancies.
- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death during […]
Cuidadores a distancia: cómo ayudar a los seres queridos con insuficiencia cardíaca en medio del COVID-19
DALLAS, 23 de abril del 2020 — A medida que el distanciamiento social mantiene a las familias separadas, es posible que muchos de los que cuidan de un padre o un ser querido que padece insuficiencia cardíaca se pregunten cómo mantenerlos seguros. En los Estados Unidos, más de 6 millones de personas viven con insuficiencia […]
Perspectiva del paciente: vivir con diabetes de tipo 2 y cardiopatías en medio del COVID-19
DALLAS y ARLINGTON, 23 de abril del 2020 — Debido a que la ciencia que emerge en torno al COVID-19 resalta el peligro elevado para personas con diabetes, cardiopatías y accidente cerebrovascular[1], la American Heart Association y la American Diabetes Association recomiendan a las personas que viven con diabetes de tipo 2 o enfermedad cardiovascular controlar sus afecciones […]