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UrduThe Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce that registration for the second New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit is now open. Following the outstanding success of last year’s inaugural conference, New York Valves 2025 is the world’s premier structural heart meeting and continues its mission to shape the future of structural heart care through collaboration, education, and innovation. The summit will take place June 25-27, 2025, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, North in New York City.
Tag: Heart Disease
At Least 60% of Americans To Have Heart Disease By 2050, According To Alarming Study – Cardiology Experts Offer Tips To Know This Heart Month
One in 5 deaths each year are a result of Heart Disease, and the American Heart Associations anticipates the problem to get worse in the next 25 years. An AHA report says the surge of cardiovascular risk factors, such as…
A “Quad-Demic” Warning: Symptoms of Viral Influenza, COVID-19, Norovirus, and RSV Can Also Be Signs of Potential Heart Complications
Mount Sinai cardiologists warn about the risk of heart problems during surge of winter viruses for American Heart Month in February
University Hospitals Robust Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program Treats 100+ Patients
University Hospitals is marking one year since introducing a new program and helping more than 100 patients with a novel, robotic approach to heart bypass surgery.
Considering social and genetic factors in addition to clinical factors improves prediction of heart disease risk
A cohort study evaluated how polygenic risk scores (PRS) and polysocial scores (PSS), which include social determinants of health (SDOH) and lifestyle-psychological factors, correlate to risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) by developing a CHD prediction model incorporating these elements.
Predicting cardiac issues in cancer survivors using a serum protein panel test
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital identified a panel of 27 proteins that could accurately predict treatment-related cardiomyopathy risk among childhood cancer survivors.
Breakthrough obesity treatment: a micro cure for a big problem
University of South Australia researchers have created a new, food-grade, natural solution for obesity, that not only cuts the kilos and improves metabolic health but does so without the nasty side effects.
Large Study of Diverse US Veterans Adds to Evidence that Moderate Drinking Does Not Protect Against Heart Disease or Diabetes
Moderate alcohol use does not reduce cardiometabolic disease risk among veterans of European, African, or Hispanic ancestry, a new study suggests. The findings add to growing evidence that traditional research methods applied to drinking levels and certain disease outcomes have created illusory and misleading results. Heavy drinking is known to be linked to coronary heart disease (CHD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Traditional observational studies have, however, associated moderate drinking with the lowest risk and abstinence with a moderate risk (the U-curve or J-curve effect). In recent years, the U-curve has been increasingly attributed to confounding errors—when study results are distorted by other factors. In this case, the abstinence category is implicated since it establishes a false equivalence between study participants with widely differing risk factors (lifelong non-drinkers, those who stopped drinking for health or other alcohol-related problems, and those who falsely reporte
Study: Coronary Function Testing Improves Diagnosis of Heart Disease in Women
A Yale School of Medicine team finds that women who underwent a common procedure called coronary angiography (CA) were more likely to receive an accurate diagnosis with the use of coronary function testing (CFT), in a recent study published in the Journal…
Human stem cell-derived heart cells are safe in monkeys, could treat congenital heart disease
Heart muscle cells grown from stem cells show promise in monkeys with a heart problem that typically results from a heart defect sometimes present at birth in humans, according to new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Mayo Clinic.
New discovery may lead to more effective treatment for cardiovascular disease
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.
Meal timing may be crucial for night shift workers’ health
A new Australian study published in Diabetologia this week has found that overnight eating may be putting night shift workers at higher risk of chronic health conditions.
Prolonged sitting can sabotage health, even if you’re young and active
A new study of 1,000 adults found that meeting minimum physical activity guidelines isn’t enough to counteract the health hazards of prolonged sitting.
‘The way to a man’s heart disease’: Can social expectations of masculinity be bad for cardiovascular health?
A new study found that higher levels of stereotypical male gender expression were associated with a decrease in reported diagnoses and treatment for cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Non-invasive eye test for multiple diseases to advance under $4.8M NIH award
Researchers at the IU School of Optometry and IU Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering will advance next-generation technology that uses a simple eye scan to assist in the early detection of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease.
Study: Time-Restricted Eating May Improve Health of Adults with Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers at UC San Diego School of Medicine find that limiting food consumption within a 10-hour window each day improved key markers of heart health.
Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Since 1990, childhood obesity has nearly doubled globally, with the U.S. at the forefront. In Southern Europe, 10-15% of children are obese, while Asia has nearly half of all overweight kids under 5. Nearly 70% of the average U.S. child’s diet consists of ultra-processed foods, which are increasingly consumed by children under 24 months, raising obesity risks and reducing immunological protection. Addressing pediatric obesity requires a multifaceted approach from tackling the influence of social media and advertising on children’s food choices to increasing physical activity.
Health Canada Approves CardioFlux MCG for the Diagnosis of Myocardial Ischemia
Genetesis, Inc., a leader in the field of magnetocardiography (MCG), today announced that Health Canada has approved the CardioFlux Magnetocardiograph with a license for use by physicians to aid in the diagnosis of myocardial ischemia.
Moderate coffee and caffeine consumption is associated with lower risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, new study finds
Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Breaking the link between obesity and atrial fibrillation with a new cellular target
Blocking oxidative stress enzyme prevents, even reverses, heart condition in lab models
Can wearable activity trackers detect disease?
A new University of South Australia study reveals that wearable activity trackers show promise in detecting early signals of disease – particularly atrial fibrillation associated with stroke, and COVID-19.
Primary Care Providers Urged to Assist Patients Who Engage in Emotional Eating
Primary care providers are well positioned to address emotional eating because of their long-term relationships with patients, noted Jana DeSimone Wozniak, PhD and Hsiang Huang, MD, MPH, of Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
CRF Announces TCT 2024 Late-Breaking Clinical Trials and Science
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce the late-breaking clinical trials and science to be featured at TCT 2024.
Gut microbial pathway identified as target for improved heart disease treatment
Cleveland Clinic researchers have made a significant discovery about how the gut microbiome interacts with cells to cause cardiovascular disease.
Controlling thickness in fruit fly hearts reveals new pathway for heart disease
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and Salk Institute for Biological Studies have uncovered a new role for a protein known for its role in the brain helping control feelings of hunger or satiety, as well as in the liver to aid the body in maintaining a balance of energy during fasting. The new study shows that this protein also supports the maintenance of heart structure and function, but when it is overactive it causes thickening of the heart muscle, which is associated with heart disease.
Physical activity improves early with customized text messages in patients with heart problems
Personalized text messages effectively promoted increased physical activity for patients after significant heart events — such as a heart attack or surgery — but those effects later diminished.
Exercise More, Sit Less to Manage Frailty and Hypertension Risk in Aging
A new study of middle-age and older adults looks at sex differences in frailty levels and their link with heart health. The findings suggest that moving your body more through regular exercise and sitting less can help keep both heart disease and frailty at bay as we age.
Study Suggests States Could Cut Healthcare Costs by Delivering Patient Tailored Meals
According to new research looking at every U.S. state, programs that deliver medically tailored meals (MTMs) to people with diet-sensitive conditions such as diabetes and heart disease along with limitations in the ability to perform daily activities could lead to substantial savings in healthcare costs.
From the Pakistan-India Border to Our Borderplex: A Doctor’s Journey Dr. Muhammad Moiz Tahir tackles El Paso’s health challenges with community-driven care
EL PASO, Texas — Some people claim borders are barriers. Others see them as frontiers worthy of exploration. Muhammad Moiz Tahir, M.D., is one of the newest assistant professors in the Foster School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine. Dr.…
New AI Tool Finds Rare Variants Linked to Heart Disease in 17 Genes
Using an advanced artificial intelligence tool, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified rare coding variants in 17 genes that shed light on the molecular basis of coronary artery disease (CAD), the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The discoveries, detailed in the June 11 online issue of Nature Genetics, reveal genetic factors impacting heart disease that open new avenues for targeted treatments and personalized approaches to cardiovascular care. The investigators used an in silico, or computer-derived, score for coronary artery disease (ISCAD) that holistically represents CAD, as described in a previous paper by the team in The Lancet. The ISCAD score incorporates hundreds of different clinical features from the electronic health record, including vital signs, laboratory test results, medications, symptoms, and diagnoses. To build the score, they trained machine learning models on the electronic health records of 604,914 individuals
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Received 2024 Distinguished Award From European Society for Clinical Investigation (ESCI)
President of Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital given top honor for his scientific excellence and successful global education initiatives on cardiovascular disease
People with well-controlled, long-duration type 1 diabetes may still face high risk of heart disease
People who have had type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years without kidney complications may still be at substantial risk for heart disease, despite excellent control of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to a study presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.
Risk for heart attack and stroke increases in people with obesity for a decade or more
People under age 50 have a greater risk for heart attack or stroke if they’ve lived with obesity for 10 years, according to industry-sponsored research being presented Saturday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Boston, Mass.
New York Valves 2024 Late-Breaking Clinical Trials and Science Announced
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation® (CRF®) has announced New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit will feature 12 Late-Breaking Clinical Trials and Science presentations. New York Valves 2024, the expanded iteration of our renowned annual Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT®) conference, will take place June 5-7, 2024, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, North in New York City.
4C Medical’s AltaValve System Secures Dual FDA Breakthrough Device Designations, Expediting Patient Access to Advanced Mitral Valve Therapies
4C Medical Technologies, Inc. (“4C Medical”), a medical device company dedicated to advancing minimally invasive therapies for structural heart disease, has been granted Breakthrough Device designation by the U.S.
TCT 2024 Master Operator Award to Be Presented to Jeffrey W. Moses, MD
The TCT Geoffrey O. Hartzler Master Operator Award will be presented to Jeffrey W. Moses, MD, during Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF). TCT will take place October 27-30, 2024, in Washington, DC, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Program announced for NUTRITION 2024 to be held June 29–July 2
Reporters are invited to join leading nutrition researchers and professionals at NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition.
After spinal cord injury, neurons wreak havoc on metabolism
Conditions such as diabetes, heart attack and vascular diseases commonly diagnosed in people with spinal cord injuries can be traced to abnormal post-injury neuronal activity that causes abdominal fat tissue compounds to leak and pool in the liver and other organs, a new animal study has found.
Covid Vaccines Not Linked to Fatal Heart Problems in Young People, CDC Finds
William Borden, is a professor of medicine and health policy at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He specializes in preventive cardiology, the treatment of complex cholesterol disorders, and diagnosing and treating general cardiovascular diseases. Brian Choi, is…
Around 10% of deaths from coronary stenting, balloon angioplasty are preventable
Around 10% of all deaths following percutaneous coronary intervention are potentially preventable, a study led by Michigan Medicine finds.
Press passes available now for NUTRITION 2024 to be held June 29–July 2
Complimentary press passes are now available for NUTRITION 2024, the annual flagship meeting of the American Society for Nutrition.
New Technology Promises to Revolutionize Valvular Heart Disease Care
Experts advance models for speedy adoption for better diagnosis and therapy in The Lancet.
FDA Approves Semaglutide for Heart Disease Prevention
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drug semaglutide, commonly known as Wegovy or Ozempic, to be used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in adults with heart disease and obesity. Eric…
8 Key Facts About Statins and Cholesterol
Statins can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke and other heart and vascular problems. But they aren’t right for all patients, and they can rarely cause side effects. Cardiologist Melissa Tracy answers patients’ most frequently asked questions about statins.
Women’s Hearts Differ From Men’s
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women, but from pregnancy risks to how their arteries function women face different challenges in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
Cleveland Clinic Among First Hospitals to Perform New Tissue-Sparing Ablation Procedure
Cleveland Clinic Among First Hospitals to Perform New Tissue-Sparing Ablation Procedure
Healthcare leaders plea to reinstate the Canadian hypertension control program to prevent death and disability
A passionate plea for the re-establishment of Canada’s health coalition focused on hypertension prevention and control appears as an editorial in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier.
Intravascular Imaging Significantly Improves Survival, Safety, and Outcomes in Cardiovascular Stenting Procedures Over Conventional Angiography
Results from this large-scale synthesis of all prior clinical trials could increase usage of several types of high-resolution imaging for guiding interventional coronary procedures
Could Ultra-processed Foods Be the New ‘Silent’ Killer?
Hundreds of novel ingredients never encountered by human physiology are now found in nearly 60 percent of the average adult’s diet and nearly 70 percent of children’s diets in the U.S. An emerging health hazard is the unprecedented consumption of these ultra-processed foods in the standard American diet. This may be the new “silent” killer, as was unrecognized high blood pressure in previous decades.
MSU researchers create more realistic synthetic human mini hearts, gain worldwide recognition
Thanks to advancements in the development of patented synthetic human-like hearts first created at Michigan State, researchers can study human heart development and congenital heart disease on highly accurate models. This is facilitating the development of new therapies and pharmaceutical drugs to treat a variety of heart-related diseases just in time for the observance of American Heart Month in February.