Acute Coronary Syndrome | Cardiovascular Business

Researchers have identified what they believe is a molecular explanation for why cardiovascular disease (CVD) occurs later in women than in men.

Nearly half of on-duty firefighter deaths are cardiac

Apr 20, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

About 47 percent of on-duty firefighter deaths are heart-related, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA).

Slow walking speed signals future hospitalizations for heart patients

Apr 20, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Heart disease patients who are slow walkers are at a higher risk of hospitalization than their speedier counterparts, according to research presented April 20 at EuroPrevent 2018.

It’s not too late: Exercise after heart attack cuts mortality risk

Apr 19, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Increasing physical activity after a heart attack could halve a person’s risk of dying over the following four years, suggests research presented April 19 at EuroPrevent 2018, a European Society of Cardiology congress.

Women less likely to receive recommended doses of statin following MI

Apr 17, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Despite recent efforts to eliminate sex-based treatment differences in cardiovascular care, women remain less likely to receive a high-intensity statin following myocardial infarction (MI), according to a study published online April 16 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Women, minorities less likely to receive cardiac rehab referrals

Apr 11, 2018 | Practice Management

Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who were referred to cardiac rehabilitation at hospital discharge had a 40 percent decreased risk of all-cause mortality within three years, according to a study published April 6 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Still, women and minorities were significantly less likely than white men to be referred to this crucial treatment plan.

Wildfire smoke may cause spike in CVD events

Apr 11, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Smoke from wildfires may trigger heart- and stroke-related events, particularly among seniors, suggests data from the 2015 California wildfire season published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Genetic testing to inform antiplatelet choice reduces adverse events post-PCI

Apr 03, 2018 | Coronary Intervention & Surgery

A genetic test to inform decisions about what antiplatelet to use following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) significantly reduced the number of major cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events in a single-center study published in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine.

Outcome Health, WomenHeart partner to bring CV info to minorities

Apr 03, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Chicago-based Outcome Health announced a collaboration with advocacy group WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, to “provide actionable educational information” to cardiology providers across Outcome Health’s network of providers.

Can social isolation, loneliness be associated with cardiovascular disease?

Mar 30, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Socially isolated and lonely individuals face increased risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and stroke compared to those with personal networks, according to new research published online March 27 in Heart. Those with a history of AMI and stroke are also at an increased risk for death.

US heart disease deaths are down 68% since 1968—but racial gap has widened

Mar 29, 2018 | Healthcare Economics

Death rates from heart disease decreased by 68 percent for Americans from 1968 to 2015, according to a new analysis, but the mortality decline was greater for whites than blacks.

Gold patches could be flashy way to fix damaged heart tissue

Mar 28, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Damaged tissue resulting from myocardial infarction could one day be repaired with specially engineered patches seeded with cardiac cells to encourage the regeneration of healthy cells in the muscle.

Tooth loss in middle age linked to increased CVD risk

Mar 26, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Losing two or more teeth during middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to recently presented findings at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Session 2018 on March 21 in New Orleans.

Odd physical signs sometimes warn of heart disease

Mar 23, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Many people don’t know they have cardiovascular disease until they end up in the hospital with myocardial infarction. But a few strange external signs could signal all is not right with the heart, an anatomy professor noted in The New Zealand Times.

Generic clopidogrel works as well as more expensive brand-name counterpart

Mar 13, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Generic clopidogrel was equally effective as the brand-name antiplatelet Plavix for an older population with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

Short-term DAPT linked to more heart attacks than extended treatment

Mar 13, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Long-term dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) should remain the standard of care following implantation of drug-eluting stents, suggests research presented March 12 at the American College of Cardiology’s annual scientific session and published simultaneously online in The Lancet.

Positivity could be key to better outcomes for those with chest pain

Mar 06, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

The mind-body connection includes a concept that our thoughts, feelings and beliefs can impact our physical health. Could those suffering from chronic angina improve outcomes by changing their outlook? A new study to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 67th Annual Scientific Session suggests so.

Antidepressant prescriptions post-MI linked to higher mortality risk

Mar 05, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

An observational study of nearly 9,000 heart attack patients found people discharged from the hospital with a prescription for antidepressants had a 66 percent greater chance of all-cause death within one year.

Those with IBD twice as likely to have heart attack

Mar 05, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

A new study to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 67thAnnual Scientific Session suggests individuals diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at an increased risk for heart attack, irrespective of traditional risk factors including elevated cholesterol, elevated blood pressure and smoking.

Could erratic weather patterns be a risk factor for heart attacks?

Mar 05, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

Global warming and climate change may have an effect on more than just our weather patterns and politics.

Internet search trends reflect geographic, seasonal changes in heart disease

Mar 02, 2018 | Acute Coronary Syndrome

In the age of WebMD and other online health resources, many people turn to the internet for self-diagnosis. And now, researchers have found a way to potentially leverage consumers’ search data.

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