Cardiovascular Health

Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonists were shown to be associated with a reduced risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE), while high dietary fiber intake was shown to enhance microbiome health, lower graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) severity, and improve overall survival following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation.

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) diagnoses have greatly increased following the COVID-19 pandemic.

AI-enabled remote cardiac telemetry can help manage stress’s effects on high-risk populations.

In trials, blood pressure reductions were maintained over extended periods, suggesting that the drug could offer a sustained effect.

The approval is based on clinical studies that demonstrate the management of heart rate with minimal reductions to blood pressure.

Acoramidis is a novel, highly potent transthyretin stabilizer.

Recent studies suggest limited benefit post-myocardial infarction for patients with preserved heart function, prompting potential updates to treatment guidelines and reconsideration of long-term use.

Abelacimab is an investigational, selective, fully human monoclonal antibody.

The encouraging results suggest this low-cost, scalable strategy should be considered for population-level outreach globally to improve flu vaccination rates.

Value-based payment models are becoming increasingly common, leading clinicians to find novel ways to engage patients and improve disease control with the goal of reducing morbidity, mortality, and cost.

Within the Veterans Health Administration System, primary care pharmacists are embedded in primary care panels and work alongside primary care physicians and nurses to optimize medication management for patients.

This is the first trial that tested the effect of any medication on major heart failure outcomes in patients with HFpEF and obesity, according to investigators.

The system, currently in early development in Japan, could minimize the need for blood tests, blood pressure cuffs, or expensive wearable devices.

The global temperature has risen by an average of 0.11° Fahrenheit per decade since 1850, or about 2 degrees in total.

Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, CACP will be moderating a session about social determinants of health and heart failure.

Community pharmacists are playing an increasing role in sexual and reproductive health services and can provide that trustworthy information to patients.

The 2024 American Heart Association and American Stroke Association stroke prevention guidelines recommend glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to reduce the risk of stroke in individuals with diabetes and high cardiovascular risk.

These therapies represent an encouraging advancement in cardiovascular care.

The sessions will include late-breaking science, clinical practice guidelines, early innovators spotlight sessions, and more.

Insomnia exhibits a dose-response relationship with AF recurrence, indicating that an increased number of insomnia symptoms is associated with heightened probability of AF recurrence.

The novel therapy demonstrated safety and efficacy in a clinical trial.

Historically, colchicine has been used primarily in the management of gout; however, in 2023, the FDA approved Lodoco, a newly marketed colchicine product, for the management of cardiovascular disease.

Higher doses of β-blockers are associated with better clinical outcomes in patient with heart failure.

Endometriosis is a systemic disease that can affect multiple parts of the body, not just the pelvis.

Cardiovascular diseases have a significant impact on brain health and function.

Current guidelines recommend a backbone of SLGT2 therapy in patients with HFpEF who have no contraindications.

AI-enabled remote cardiac monitoring offers continuous data on heart activity, allowing for the early detection of arrhythmias, optimized treatment timing, and improved sleep-related heart health management.

Research showed that children born via assisted reproductive technology were 36% more likely to develop heart defects.

The treatment aims to reduce prolonged QTc interval in patients with long QT syndrome.

Currently, Danon disease has a poor prognosis and does not have any pharmaceutical therapeutics for treatment or management.