Search Tag: cardiovascular disease
2023 11 Oct
A new American Heart Association presidential advisory is reshaping the landscape of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by redefining risk, prevention, and management. This transformation is spurred by the recognition of the interplay between cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity, collectively termed cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic...Read more
2023 29 Sep
Much has changed since the introduction of the charter sixteen years ago; Europe needs a new plan of action that goes beyond health considerations — one fit for 2023 and beyond. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and costs the EU economy 282 billion euros per year. The European Heart Health Charter, launched...Read more
2023 26 Aug
New research presented at the ESC Congress 2023 reveals that cardiovascular disease (CVD) costs the European Union (EU) an estimated €282 billion in 2021. The analysis was a collaborative study by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the University of Oxford, UK. This figure highlights the significant impact of CVD on the region. ...Read more
2023 16 Aug
The biggest cardiovascular scientific event of the year - ESC Congress 2023, begins soon! Onsite in Amsterdam and online: 25 to 28 August 2023 There will be nine Hot Line Press Conferences, offering an initial glimpse into the findings of 30 significant studies in cardiovascular disease, along with the opportunity to engage with the researchers...Read more
2023 14 Aug
The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all announced its co-chairs for the 20 th anniversary of the Metro Chicago Go Red for Women® movement. Two executive leaders at GE HealthCare – Catherine Estrampes, president and CEO, U.S. and Canada, and Andrew DeLaO, chief strategy and marketing officer, U.S. and Canada – will...Read more
2023 22 Jul
Cardiovascular disease remains a major worldwide public health problem and despite significant advances in diagnosis and treatment, coronary artery disease represents the leading cause of death in the developed world. In some specific patient populations, such as including subjects with asymptomatic CAD, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and kidney or...Read more
2023 22 Jul
Cardiovascular disease remains a major worldwide public health problem and despite significant advances in diagnosis and treatment, coronary artery disease represents the leading cause of death in the developed world. In some specific patient populations, such as including subjects with asymptomatic CAD, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and kidney or...Read more
2023 27 Jun
A recent study conducted by researchers of the IDIBAPS Translational research in diabetes, lipids and obesity group and the University Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) shows that a higher level of carotenes in the bloodstream is associated with a reduced incidence of atherosclerosis in the arteries and a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases. The findings...Read more
2023 01 Feb
A study published in Cardiovascular Research found that COVID-19 is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death in both the short and long term. In the first three weeks of infection, the likelihood of COVID-19 patients dying was up to 81 times higher than uninfected individuals and remained five times higher up to 18 months later. ...Read more
2022 20 Oct
A recent study demonstrated that AI-enabled imaging of the retina’s network of veins and arteries can accurately predict the risk of cardiovascular disease and death, without measuring blood pressure or needing blood tests. The findings are published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The findings highlight the potential for a highly...Read more
2022 29 Aug
Late-breaking research presented at the ESC Congress shows that an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm accurately estimates the risk of heart disease caused by cumulative exposure to cholesterol and blood pressure levels and the benefits of lowering both, thus providing the information needed to make individual treatment decisions. Atherosclerotic...Read more
2022 27 Aug
Findings from the DANFLU-1 trial presented at the ESC Congress in Barcelona show that high-dose influenza vaccination in older adults reduces the risk of death by 49% and the incidence of hospitalisation for influenza or pneumonia by 64% compared with standard-dose vaccination. Several studies have previously investigated the association between...Read more
2022 21 Jun
Cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, ischaemic heart disease, heart failure or atrial fibrillation and stroke, are some of the primary risk factors for dementia. A new study published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia shows that people with at least two of the diseases - type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke - have double the...Read more
2021 30 Aug
Late-breaking research from the PRONOUNCE trial was presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress 2021. The cardiovascular safety of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer remains unresolved after the trial was terminated early. Every year, approximately one million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer worldwide. These patients...Read more
2021 26 Aug
The ESC Congress 2021, the world’s largest cardiovascular event, begins soon. Get ready for the hottest new science in cardiology from August 27-30. During the scientific meeting, all areas of cardiovascular disease will be covered across 15 channels. The spotlight this year will be on Sudden Cardiac Death. In addition, the congress will feature...Read more
2021 29 Jun
Cancer and cardiovascular disease are the two leading causes of mortality. They are also leading contributors to increasing healthcare costs for both healthcare systems and patients. Financial toxicity is a well-known side effect of the high costs associated with cancer care. However, in recent years, clinical studies have suggested that...Read more
2021 18 May
In the world of social media, sharing recipes and pictures of healthy food has become quite the trend. However, what users usually post and what they actually cook may be two different things, according to findings from a recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research. The study analysed hundreds of Pinterest users and influences...Read more
2021 06 May
Speakers K. Kisters, MD Med Clinic I, St. Anna Hospital, ESH Excellence Centre Herne, Germany Taylor Wallace, PhD Think Healthy Group, Washington, DC, USA; Department of Nutrition and Food Studies, George Mason University, Find Nova Biomedical On Social Media Read more
2021 30 Mar
Cardiovascular disease continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. There are several contributing factors to the development of cardiovascular disease. However, a poor diet is one of the most highlighted and most discussed factors. Poor diet is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Nearly 10 million deaths from cardiovascular...Read more