in New scientific statement on blood pressure measurement in people By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT Statement highlights: Oscillometric devices, which use an electronic pressure sensor within the blood pressure cuff, can reduce human error and the risk to the environment from older devices which use mercury. Patients who measure their blood pressure at home should use a device with an upper arm cuff that has been checked for accuracy by a healthcare provider. Full Article
in Growing cardiovascular genetics field calls for special multidisciplinary clinical programs to better identify and treat inherited heart conditions By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: In a new scientific statement, the American Heart Association supports the creation of specialized multidisciplinary clinical programs that combine cardiovascular medicine and genetics expertise. These specialized programs would use genetic information to better treat patients with inherited heart conditions, as well as assess family members without current heart problems and take steps to reduce their risk. Full Article
in People living with HIV face premature heart disease and barriers to care By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: People living with HIV face a higher risk of developing diseases of the heart and blood vessels compared to people without the disease. Seventy-five percent of people living with HIV are over age 45 and face significant health challenges at earlier ages than people who don’t have HIV. Full Article
in Treating Type 2 diabetes and heart failure By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT People with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk for heart failure and many people have both diseases, which requires careful medical management. Full Article
in 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
in Treating more than just the heart is critical for geriatric patients By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: Geriatric conditions such as frailty, cognitive impairment, taking multiple medications and having multiple medical conditions complicate care for older people with acute cardiovascular diseases. Most research on how to treat... Full Article
in 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
in 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
in The American Heart Association outlines its role in the global COVID-19 pandemic 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, March 17, 2020 — The American Heart Association and its thousands of ... Full Article
in As COVID-19 cases increase, preventing a second heart attack or stroke is vital By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:30:00 GMT DALLAS, March 20, 2020 — As hospitals, health professionals and healthcare systems, governments and leaders work to reduce community spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. and protect the most vulnerable individuals, the American Heart Association offers... Full Article
in $2.5 million now available for fast-tracked heart and brain focused scientific research of COVID-19 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT DALLAS, March 24, 2020 — As part of its global response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health and research, is committing $2.5 million to research... Full Article
in 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
in Interim guidance issued on stroke care during COVID-19 pandemic By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:30:00 GMT DALLAS, April 2, 2020 — The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Stroke Council Leadership has released “Temporary Emergency Guidance to U.S. Stroke Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” which was published late yesterday in Stroke,... Full Article
in 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
in AHA Media Alert: COVID-19 prompts questions on increased risk for those with CVD and stroke survivors By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT AHA COVID-19 newsroom DALLAS, April 3, 2020 — COVID-19 is prompting widespread questions and concerns about the heightened risk for those with heart disease and stroke survivors. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit... Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Patient groups urge court to reject rule weakening health insurance standards By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:27:00 GMT Washington, D.C.—March 20, 2020—Patient groups representing millions of people with serious health conditions are urging a U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to reject a federal rule expanding the availability of short-term limited-duration... Full Article
in Interim guidance to reduce COVID-19 transmission during resuscitation care By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT DALLAS, March 23, 2020 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, has released interim guidance for resuscitation care intended specifically for patients with known or suspected... Full Article
in Leading Health Care Groups Issue Urgent Call for Federal Action to Address Medical Equipment Shortages By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., March 30, 2020 — As longstanding organizations representing and supporting those on the front lines who are risking their lives caring for the world’s most vulnerable patients, we stand united in voicing our concern over the ... Full Article
in 28 Patient and consumer groups urge the administration to implement a special enrollment period for Healthcare.gov By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:50:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., April 1, 2020 – 28 patient and consumer groups representing millions of people nationwide with pre-existing health conditions issued the following statement regarding the administration’s decision not to initiate a special enrollment... Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in American Heart Association issues call to action to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: The projected annual cost of preventable hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (VTE) is $7 billion to $10 billion per year. Most estimates place the US annual incidence of diagnosed VTE in adults at 1 to 2 per 1000 per... Full Article
in 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
in La protección del futuro de la medicina durante la pandemia del COVID-19 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:07:00 GMT Sala de prensa de la AHA sobre el COVID-19 DALLAS, 6 de abril del 2020— La American Heart Association cree que el hecho de permitir prematuramente que estudiantes del área de la salud proporcionen cuidado de pacientes durante la pandemia del COVID-19... Full Article
in 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
in Es menos probable que quienes comienzan a fumar en la infancia o adolescencia dejen el hábito cuando son adultos By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Puntos destacados de la investigación: Mientras más joven comience a fumar, es más probable que fume diariamente cuando sea adulto y es menos probable que haya dejado el hábito a los 40 años, según un estudio internacional que incluye a EE. UU. Los ... Full Article
in 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
in Lecciones online gratuitas para todas las comunidades religiosas By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:50:00 GMT DALLAS, 8 de abril del 2020— Aproximadamente 120 millones de personas en Estados Unidos tienen una o más enfermedades cardiovasculares, las cuales pueden aumentar el riesgo de complicaciones producto del COVID-19. Además, aquellos con hipertensión,... Full Article
in 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
in Directores ejecutivos de salud pública: Inscripciones abiertas para el cuidado de la salud a fin de salvar vidas By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:51:00 GMT Sala de prensa de la AHA sobre el COVID-19 DALLAS, 10 de abril del 2020 – Nancy Brown, directora ejecutiva de la American Heart Association, la organización voluntaria líder mundial centrada en la salud del corazón y del cerebro, se reunió con los... Full Article
in 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
in Two new AHA statements focus on heart failure: How social determinants can affect outcomes; impact on caregivers By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Statements Highlights: Adverse social factors, such as insurance status, food insecurity, lack of funds for medication and others, may lead to worse heart failure outcomes. Caregiving by family and friends of people with heart failure is increasingly... Full Article
in 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
in 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
in AHA Statement: Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT 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... Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Telemonitoring plus phone counseling lowers blood pressure among black and Hispanic stroke survivors By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 19:15:00 GMT Research Highlights: Minority stroke survivors experience better blood pressure control when lifestyle counseling by phone from a nurse is added to home blood pressure telemonitoring. Improved blood pressure control could lower strokes and stroke ... Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
