y Better science needed to support clinical predictors that link cardiac arrest, brain injury, and death: a statement from the American Heart Association By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: While significant improvements have been made in resuscitation and post cardiac arrest resuscitation care, mortality remains high and is mainly attributed to widespread brain injury.Better science is needed to support the ... Full Article
y Fast action and the right resources are key to treating fulminant myocarditis By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: Fulminant myocarditis develops quickly and can prove fatal without early recognition and advanced medical therapy. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association details the resources needed to diagnose and treat... Full Article
y Better lifestyle habits are useful additions to optimize management of atrial fibrillation By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: Improving lifestyle habits – such as attaining and maintaining a healthy body weight and getting regular, moderate physical activity – may be useful additions to physician-guided management of atrial fibrillation (AF), a serious... Full Article
y Specific gut bacteria may be associated with pulmonary arterial hypertension By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Researchers have found a specific bacterial profile in the gut of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension, a chronic and progressive disease that causes constriction of arteries in the lungs. The unique bacterial profile... Full Article
y Patients taking ACE-i and ARBs who contract COVID-19 should continue treatment, unless otherwise advised by their physician By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 DALLAS, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – As the global impact of COVID-19 rises, the scientific community continues to evaluate the clinical impact and health care needs of patients with... Full Article
y Dos artículos de perspectivas sobre los medicamentos para la hipertensión y su uso continuo a fin de combatir el COVID-19 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT DALLAS, 1 de abril del 2020 — Algunos cardiólogos de Wuhan, China y otros países recomiendan a los pacientes con hipertensión arterial que continúen tomando sus medicamentos, aunque los efectos de algunos se hayan visto afectados por las infecciones ... Full Article
y More than $14 million in research grants awarded for health technology solutions focused on heart and brain health, including special projects related to COVID-19 and CVD By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:03:00 GMT DALLAS, April 2, 2020 – The American Heart Association — the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives — announced today more than $14 million in scientific research grants are being awarded to four... Full Article
y Women’s lifestyle changes, even in middle age, may reduce future stroke risk By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Study Highlights: Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially lower their stroke risk through lifestyle modifications. Middle-aged women who quit smoking, started exercising, maintained a healthy weight and made healthy food choices saw... Full Article
y Australian study: Many home blood pressure monitors not validated for accuracy By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT 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... Full Article
y Maternal hypertensive disorders may lead to mental health disorders in children By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT 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... Full Article
y Nearly $17 million invested in research to fast-track studies on health impacts of e-cigarettes and nicotine on youth By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:14:05 GMT Full Article
y FDA’s Graphic Cigarette Warnings Show and Tell the Deadly Truth About Smoking – They Must Be Fully Implemented and Vigorously Defended By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:37:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., March 17, 2020 – By issuing a final rule requiring large, graphic health warnings on cigarette packs and advertising, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today has taken a critical and long-overdue step forward in the nation’s battle... Full Article
y FDA review of e-cigarettes is as critical as ever – any delay related to COVID-19 must be brief By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:45:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., April 1, 2020 – After years of harmful delays by the FDA, a federal judge last July set a May 12, 2020, deadline for e-cigarette manufacturers to apply to the FDA and demonstrate a public health benefit in order to keep their products... Full Article
y 28 grupos de pacientes y consumidores instan a la administración a implementar un período de inscripción especial para Healthcare.gov By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:50:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., 1 de abril del 2020 – 28 grupos de pacientes y consumidores que representan a millones de personas en todo el país con afecciones de salud preexistentes emitieron la siguiente declaración sobre la decision de la administración de no... Full Article
y More than 200 patient groups call on Administration to take additional action to alleviate critical shortage of ventilators, PPE, ensure safety of providers, patients By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:10:00 GMT Today, more than patient advocacy, medical and public health organizations sent a letter to senior Trump Administration officials, appealing to the Administration to take immediate action to alleviate the critical shortage across the nation ventilators... Full Article
y 21 health and medical groups speak out against EPA finalizing a rule that could undermine the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:55:00 GMT Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule that threatens to undermine the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards. The American Lung Association, Allergy & Asthma Network, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, American... Full Article
y The new pandemic threat: People may die because they’re not calling 911 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:00:00 GMT DALLAS, April 22, 2020 — Reports from the front lines of hospitals indicate a marked drop in the number of heart attacks and strokes nationally. But, COVID-19 is definitely not stopping people from having heart attacks, strokes and cardiac arrests. We ... Full Article
y Más de $14 millones en becas de investigación otorgadas para soluciones de tecnología de la salud centradas en la salud del corazón y del cerebro, incluidos los proyectos especiales relacionados con el COVID-19 y las ECV By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:02:00 GMT DALLAS, 2 de abril del 2020 – La American Heart Association, la organización voluntaria líder mundial dedicada a un mundo con vidas más duraderas y saludables, anunció hoy que se otorgarán más de $14 millones en becas de investigación científica a cuatro... Full Article
y Alerta de medios de la AHA: El COVID-19 genera preguntas sobre un mayor riesgo para las personas con ECV y los sobrevivientes de accidentes cerebrovasculares By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:50:00 GMT Sala de prensa sobre el COVID-19 de la AHA DALLAS, 3 de abril del 2020 – El COVID-19 está generando preguntas y preocupaciones generalizadas sobre el mayor riesgo que implica para aquellos con cardiopatías y sobrevivientes de accidentes... Full Article
y Los médicos de la ciudad de Nueva York observaron diferentes presentaciones cardiovasculares del COVID-19; impacto de alguna ecv preexistente By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT DALLAS, 4 de abril del 2020 — El día de ayer, se publicó una investigación en Circulation, la revista insignia de la American Heart Association, cuyo objetivo es ayudar a generar aún más conciencia sobre las manifestaciones cardiovasculares del ... Full Article
y Más de 200 grupos de pacientes solicitaron a la Administración que tomara medidas adicionales para solucionar la escasez crítica de ventiladores y equipos de protección individual, y garantizara la seguridad de los proveedores y los pa By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:10:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D. C., 3 de abril del 2020— Hoy, más de 200 organizaciones de protección de pacientes, médicas y de salud pública enviaron una carta a altos funcionarios de la administración de Donald Trump, en la cual se apela a la Administración para que... Full Article
y Precaución recomendada para el tratamiento del COVID-19 con hidroxicloroquina y azitromicina para pacientes con enfermedad cardiovascular By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:00:00 GMT DALLAS, 8 de abril del 2020— El impacto mundial del COVID-19 continúa aumentando y, cada día, la comunidad científica aprende más sobre el efecto y la interacción de las enfermedades cardiovasculares con el COVID-19. Juntos, la American Heart Association... Full Article
y El sector sin fines de lucro pide al Congreso que incluya la “vía sin fines de lucro” en la Ley CARES 2.0 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:07:00 GMT Sala de prensa de la AHA sobre el COVID-19 WASHINGTON, D. C., 9 de abril del 2020— Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro de la nación están en la primera línea en nuestras comunidades durante la pandemia del COVID-19. Trabajan sin cesar para servir a... Full Article
y Fecha límite de solicitud extendida para becas universitarias y becas escolares de programas escolares de la American Heart Association By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:00:00 GMT DALLAS, 14 de abril del 2020. La American Heart Association ha extendido la fecha límite para solicitudes de becas individuales y becas escolares ofrecidas a través del Kids Heart Challenge y el American Heart Challenge hasta el 30 de junio. Debido a que... Full Article
y Work-related stress linked to increased risk for peripheral artery disease By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: People who reported work-related stress were more likely to be hospitalized for treatment of peripheral artery disease compared to those who did not report work-related stress. Work-related stress, or job strain, refers to... Full Article
y Higher economic status does not always translate to better heart health By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Upward income mobility is associated with a trade-off between well-being and cardiometabolic health. Reaching a higher income status is not always beneficial for cardiometabolic health, even if it improves economic standing and... Full Article
y Las dos nuevas declaraciones de la AHA se centran en la insuficiencia cardíaca: cómo pueden afectar los determinantes sociales a los resultados clínicos, y el impacto en los cuidadores By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:00:00 GMT Aspectos destacados de las declaraciones: Los factores sociales adversos, como el estado de los seguros, la inseguridad alimentaria, la falta de fondos para medicamentos y otros, pueden causar resultados clínicos negativos de la insuficiencia... Full Article
y American Heart Association urges patients to quickly call 911 for chest pain or heart symptoms By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT Circulation Journal Report AHA COVID-19 Newsroom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET, Saturday, May 2, 2020 DALLAS, May 2, 2020 — American Heart Association volunteer experts issued Temporary Emergency Guidance to STEMI Systems of Care... Full Article
y Framework on how to safely resume essential cardiovascular diagnostic and treatment care during the COVID-19 pandemic, from the AHA and 14 North American cardiovascular societies By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:39:00 GMT AHA COVID-19 newsroom DALLAS, May 4, 2020 — The American Heart Association, together with 14 cardiovascular societies in North America, today issued joint guidance, “Safe Reintroduction of Cardiovascular Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic:... Full Article
y COVID-19 has unmasked significant health disparities in the U.S.; essay on behalf of the Association of Black Cardiologists suggests solutions By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 19:03:45 GMT Full Article
y Genetic study ties higher alcohol consumption to increased stroke and PAD risk By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Using genetic analysis, researchers found higher alcohol consumption increased risks for stroke and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Studies using genetic analysis don’t rely on observational data, which often use self-reported... Full Article
y Teen obesity, diabetes or high blood pressure may lead to prematurely aged arteries By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT 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... Full Article
y Kids with Kawasaki disease symptoms possibly linked to COVID-19; coronavirus infection leading to critical illness in children remains very infrequent By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:17:33 GMT Full Article
y Mechanical clot removal without clot busters may be sufficient stroke treatment By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:15:00 GMT Research Highlights: Mechanical clot removal alone may be as effective as combining it with intravenous (IV) clot-busting medications for stroke patients. Mechanical clot removal alone reduced the risk of brain bleeding in this Japanese... Full Article
y Study finds trend toward benefit in using blood-clotting agent for bleeding stroke By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:45:00 GMT Research Highlights: There are few treatment options for bleeding stroke. There was a trend towards reduced growth of brain bleeds in those treated with the antifibrinolytic agent tranexamic acid within 4.5 hours of stroke onset, compared to those ... Full Article
y Leg pain medication may prevent re-blockage of neck arteries after a stent By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:45:00 GMT Research Highlights: Adding cilostazol, an antiplatelet medication for leg pain, to other drugs tended to prevent re-blockage of carotid artery stents within two years. This is the first trial to show potential effectiveness of medical management for... Full Article
y Secondary analysis confirms safety of blood thinning agent By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:15:00 GMT Research Highlights: The blood thinner apixaban, which treats and prevents blood clots in some people with irregular heart rhythm, is safe and effective in stroke patients. Apixaban is associated with less bleeding, death and hospitalization than ... Full Article
y Surgeons successfully treat brain aneurysms using a robot By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 20:15:00 GMT Research Highlights: A robot was used to treat brain aneurysms for the first time. The robotic system could eventually allow remote surgery, enabling surgeons to treat strokes from afar. Embargoed until 11:15 a.m. Pacific Time / 2:15 p.m. Eastern ... Full Article
y Mejores hábitos de sueño pueden ayudar a reducir el riesgo de sufrir cardiopatías y a bajar de peso By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT Puntos destacados de la investigación: Las personas con mejor salud cardíaca, con hábitos de sueño saludables y que cumplen con AHA Life Simple 7, tienen menos probabilidades de tener un diagnóstico de cardiopatía y menos probabilidades de desarrollar... Full Article
y Better sleep habits may help reduce heart disease risk and aid in weight loss By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: People who had the best heart health, defined as having healthy sleep in addition to meeting the AHA Life Simple 7, were less likely to have a diagnosis of a heart disease and were less likely to develop heart disease in the ... Full Article
y Starting estradiol therapy soon after menopause may benefit arteries By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:00:00 GMT Waiting more than a decade after menopause to start estradiol... Full Article
y Heart disease risk profiles differ widely among African Americans, blacks from the Caribbean and African immigrants By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Black immigrants from Africa and from the Caribbean differ from U.S.-born blacks in rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and overweight/obesity. The research supports a more detailed look at black populations and the... Full Article
y For older adults, more physical activity could mean longer, healthier lives By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:15:00 GMT Full Article
y More steps-per-day linked to significant reductions in diabetes and high blood pressure By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 21:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Middle-aged adults who walked the most steps-per-day had a 43% lower risk of diabetes and a 31% lower risk of high blood pressure, compared to people of similar age who accumulated the lowest number of daily steps. Among women, ... Full Article
y Eating more plant protein and dairy instead of red meat may improve heart health By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 21:00:00 GMT Full Article
y Más pasos por día se relaciona con reducciones significativas de la diabetes y la hipertensión arterial By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 21:00:00 GMT Puntos destacados de la investigación: Los adultos de mediana edad que caminaron una mayor cantidad de pasos al día mostraron un 43% menos de riesgo de padecer diabetes y un 31% menos de riesgo de hipertensión arterial, en comparación con personas de... Full Article
y Comer más proteína vegetal y lácteos en lugar de carne roja puede mejorar la salud del corazón By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 21:00:00 GMT Puntos destacados de la investigación: En un estudio de más de 37 000 estadounidenses, aquellos que comieron la mayor cantidad de proteína vegetal tenían un 29% menos de probabilidades de morir de una enfermedad coronaria. Sustituir una porción por... Full Article
y Miniature version of human vein allows study of deep vein thrombosis By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:00:00 GMT 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 ... Full Article
y Brain emotional activity linked to blood vessel inflammation in recent heart attack patients By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:00:00 GMT 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 ... Full Article
y Genetic scoring can identify more men at risk for aortic aneurysm By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:00:00 GMT 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 ... Full Article
