El nuevo registro de datos de pacientes con COVID-19 proporcionará perspectivas sobre la atención y los resultados cardiovasculares adversos
DALLAS, 3 de abril del 2020 – Debido al esfuerzo de médicos, científicos e investigadores de todo el mundo por comprender la pandemia del coronavirus (COVID-19), la American Heart Association está desarrollando un nuevo registro para agregar datos y ayudar en la investigación sobre la enfermedad, […]
Health disparities in rural US: Higher coronary artery disease death in women under 65 and people with heart failure
Research Highlights:
- Despite a decades-long decline in heart disease deaths, since 2009 there has been an upswing in coronary artery disease deaths among rural women under the age of 65, according to a national study.
- A separate study found people who live in rural […]
Nearly $17 million invested in research to fast-track studies on health impacts of e-cigarettes and nicotine on youth
DALLAS, April 21, 2020 — The American Heart Association is investing nearly $17 million in scientific research to be led by scientists from Boston University, the Ohio State University and Yale University to study the health impacts of e-cigarettes and other nicotine delivery […]
Media Alert: 2020 AHA/ACC Key Data Elements and Definitions for Coronary Q1 Revascularization
WASHINGTON, March 23, 2020 — The 2020 AHA/ACC Key Data Elements and Definitions for Coronary Q1 Revascularization published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation on Monday, March 23, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. […]
La protección del futuro de la medicina durante la pandemia del COVID-19
La American Heart Association recomienda ser precavidos con respecto a agregar estudiantes […]
Maternal hypertensive disorders may lead to mental health disorders in children
Research Highlights:
- Hypertensive pregnancy disorders, especially preeclampsia – may increase the risk of psychological development disorders and behavioral and emotional disorders in children.
- This is the first study to show that preeclampsia predicts increased offspring risk of any childhood mental disorder, regardless of mental […]
Breathing heavy wildfire smoke may increase risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Research Highlights:
- Heavy wildfire smoke may raise the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
- To reduce exposure to wildfire smoke, researchers advise people to stay indoors with doors and windows closed, to use high-efficiency air filters in air conditioning systems, avoid exertion, and consider seeking […]
People with type 2 diabetes and heart disease may benefit from newer therapies
Statement Highlights:
- Coronary artery disease among people with type 2 diabetes may need to be treated more aggressively than in people with coronary artery disease who do not have diabetes.
- A new American Heart Association scientific statement summarizes the simultaneous management of both diabetes […]
Australian study: Many home blood pressure monitors not validated for accuracy
Research Highlights:
- Most home blood pressure monitoring devices sold in Australia by global e-commerce sites such as Amazon and eBay have not been validated (tested for accuracy).
- Using an unvalidated device could lead to incorrect at-home blood pressure readings and inappropriate treatment.
Embargoed until 4 […]
Interim CPR guidelines address challenges of providing resuscitation during COVID-19 pandemic
New guidance aims to balance providing timely high-quality CPR and […]