Lack of timely follow-up after heart failure hospitalization for most adults with diabetes
African American and Hispanic adults with Type 2 diabetes covered […]
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Health equity is the focus of LBGTQ+ Pride Month celebrations across the country
As Pride Month is commemorated by the LGBTQ+ community and […]
Women taking oral estrogen hormones may have increased risk of high blood pressure
Research Highlights:
- A study of more than 100,000 women, ages 45 and older, taking oral estrogen hormone therapy for menopause, has found that estrogen ingested in pill form may be associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure compared to transdermal and […]
Improving emergency, critical and operative care in low and middle-income counties
Nearly 30 million deaths are due to emergency conditions each year, contributing to half of global deaths. The acute disease burden in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is 4.4 times that of high-income countries[1]. The Acute Care Action Network (ACAN), a global alliance bringing together stakeholder organizations, was announced as […]
1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease
Research Highlights:
- One-third of adults in the U.S. with Type 2 diabetes may have symptomless or undetected cardiovascular disease.
- Adults with Type 2 diabetes who do not have any signs or symptoms of cardiovascular disease are more likely to have elevated levels of two […]
Heart health is sub-optimal among American Indian/Alaska Native women, supports needed
Statement Highlights:
- In its first scientific statement addressing cardiovascular health in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women of childbearing age, the American Heart Association reports that more than 60% of AI/AN women already have suboptimal heart health when they enter pregnancy, which is strongly […]
Kentucky, Michigan scientific researchers awarded $2 million to study new heart disease, stroke treatments
DALLAS, May 26, 2023 — A Lexington, Ky., research scientist studying ways to repair damaged major vessels with medication rather than surgery and a physician-scientist from Ann Arbor, Mich., exploring the mechanisms of how exercise can heal heart muscle and brain tissue […]
Physical activities like a daily, 20-minute walk may help reduce disparities in heart health
Statement Highlights:
- Addressing low levels of physical activity among people in some targeted groups has the potential to improve equity in cardiovascular health.
- Physical activity levels are lower among some population groups known to have higher cardiovascular disease risk, including adults who are older, […]
Long or short menstrual cycles linked to higher risk of CVD including atrial fibrillation
Research Highlights:
- An analysis of data for more than 58,000 women in the U.K. Biobank found that both short (less than 21 days) or long (more than 35 days) menstrual cycles were associated with the development of cardiovascular disease, heart attack or atrial […]