Advancing cardiac care through health information technology
Bio Pharma Dive
AUGUST 6, 2020
A talk with the American College of Cardiology about how they are working with Health IT to deliver their guidance to the point-of-care.
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Bayer and Evotec link to develop precision cardiology therapeutics
Pharmaceutical Technology
MAY 1, 2024
Bayer and Evotec have expanded collaboration to focus on the development of precision treatments for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
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New 2023 guidelines for the management of cardiomyopathies
Pharmaceutical Technology
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
A new set of European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines was shared at the 2023 ESC conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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NBA Legend Pau Gasol Invests in AI Cardiology Company Idoven
XTalks
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers and Spain’s basketball legend Pau Gasol is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) company Idoven , which is developing an AI-powered cardiology service platform. Gasol joins Iker Casillas, Spain’s winning World Cup goalkeeper, as the second athlete to invest in the AI cardiology company.
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STAT+: With a potent new medicine, Merck marks a return to cardiology
STAT News
MARCH 6, 2023
NEW ORLEANS — A new medicine represents a dramatic advance for patients with a rare condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension — and a return to heart disease for Merck, which long had a legendary presence in cardiology. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…
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Cardiology collaboration advances machine learning predictions for AFib after stroke
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Researchers at Penn State are using machine learning and existing electrocardiogram (ECG) data to help doctors make more accurate predictions.
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Bayer set to expand Kerendia’s label in cardiology with Phase III win
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 5, 2024
Kerendia’s Phase III study met its primary endpoint by reducing the risk of cardiovascular death and heart failure.
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Pfizer buys immuno-inflammatory firm Arena Pharmaceuticals for $6.7b
Outsourcing Pharma
DECEMBER 13, 2021
The pharmaceutical company currently has several promising treatments in development for gastroenterological, dermatological, and cardiological conditions.
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July 24, 2024: In This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds, Fonarow to Discuss Interventions for Optimizing Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy
Rethinking Clinical Trials
JULY 24, 2024
Fonarow is the Eliot Corday Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Science at UCLA, director of the Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center, and codirector of the UCLA Preventative Cardiology Program. Join the online meeting.
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AGEPHA Pharma’s LODOCO gets US FDA approval for cardiovascular disease
Pharmaceutical Technology
JUNE 21, 2023
Participants treated with LODOCO had a 31% reduction in the overall risk of cardiovascular death, spontaneous myocardial infarction or ischaemic stroke when added to statins and other cardiology prevention therapies, compared to those treated with placebo.
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Wegovy can reduce heart failure symptoms in obese patients, study shows
Pharmaceutical Technology
AUGUST 25, 2023
Novo Nordisk is eyeing the cardiology treatment space for its highly sought-after drug that is dominating the weight loss and diabetes drug landscape.
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January 17, 2024: In This Friday’s PCT Grand Rounds, Why Are Imaging Trials Different?
Rethinking Clinical Trials
JANUARY 17, 2024
Douglas is the Ursula Geller Professor of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases at Duke University and a past president of both the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography. The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 1:00 pm eastern. Join the online meeting.
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Hot weather associated with increased stroke risk in older people
Medical Xpress
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Emergency visits for stroke are elevated after a heatwave, according to research presented today at ESC Asia, a scientific congress organized by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology (APSC), and the Asean Federation of Cardiology (AFC).
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Women with hardened arteries may need stronger treatment to prevent heart attacks than men
Medical Xpress
MAY 11, 2023
Postmenopausal women with clogged arteries are at higher risk of heart attacks than men of similar age, according to research presented at EACVI 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and published in European Heart Journal—Cardiovascular Imaging.
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Heart-related side effects of cancer treatment must be addressed as early as possible, experts say
Medical Xpress
DECEMBER 13, 2024
However, experts in cardio-oncology from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) emphasize that heart and cardiovascular health must be included as early as possible in the patient's cancer treatment plan to ensure the best possible outcomes.
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Linking flu vaccination to potential cardiovascular benefits gets more people to roll up their sleeves
Medical Xpress
MARCH 7, 2023
Making a connection between the flu and the risk of subsequent heart problems significantly increased flu vaccination rates among older Danish adults, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
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Insomnia tied to greater risk of heart attack, especially in women
Medical Xpress
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
People who suffer from insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack compared to those who didn't have the sleep disorder during an average nine years of follow-up, according to new research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
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June 12, 2024: Registry-Based DAPA-MI Trial to Be Featured in This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds
Rethinking Clinical Trials
JUNE 12, 2024
James and Oldgren are professors of cardiology in the Department of Medical Sciences and the Uppsala Clinical Research Center at Uppsala University. Join the online meeting. The post June 12, 2024: Registry-Based DAPA-MI Trial to Be Featured in This Week’s PCT Grand Rounds appeared first on Rethinking Clinical Trials.
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Novel score predicts heart failure improvement after atrial fibrillation ablation
Medical Xpress
APRIL 18, 2023
A score based on four readily available clinical and imaging parameters identifies the heart failure patients who benefit most from atrial fibrillation ablation, according to late breaking science presented at EHRA 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
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Ionis, Arrowhead hail data with triglyceride drugs at ACC
pharmaphorum
APRIL 8, 2024
Drugs from Ionis and Arrowhead Pharma that block apolipoprotein C-III (apoC-III) have shown their value in treating diseases associated with elevated triglyceride levels in two studies presented at the American College of Cardiology annual congress.
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High blood pressure is the most deadly risk factor for women worldwide
Medical Xpress
MAY 16, 2023
All women should know their blood pressure to prevent heart disease and stroke, urged cardiologists from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) on World Hypertension Day.
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You are what you eat: Healthier diet may improve fitness
Medical Xpress
MAY 10, 2023
A healthy diet is associated with greater physical fitness in middle-aged adults, according to research published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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Bayer's Kerendia reduced the risk of cardio death by 16% in tough-to-treat class of heart failure patients
Fierce Pharma
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
At the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) event, Bayer unveiled data from the 3 FINEARTS-HF trial that showed Kerendia reduced the risk of cardiovascular death, as well as well as first and recurrent HF events by 16% compared to placebo in patients with mildly reduced (HFmrEF) or preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
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Prescribing of key heart failure medications improved with tailored digital alerts
Medical Xpress
MARCH 7, 2023
times as likely to prescribe mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs), a guideline-recommended class of heart failure medication, compared with doctors who did not receive such alerts, according to research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.
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Alnylam hails vutrisiran data, but investors seem sceptical
pharmaphorum
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Alnylam Pharma has been riding high since revealing top-line results from its HELIOS-B trial of vutrisiran in transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR) – but a look at the full data seems to have disappointed investors.Shares in the company retreated after the presentation of the results at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) conference, which (..)
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Adding yoga to regular exercise found to improve cardiovascular health and well-being
Medical Xpress
DECEMBER 7, 2022
A three-month pilot study of patients with hypertension appearing in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology demonstrates that adding yoga to a regular exercise training regimen supports cardiovascular health and well-being and is more effective than stretching exercises.
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European cardiologists call for urgent action to prevent medical device shortages
Medical Xpress
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC), which represents more than 100,000 health care professionals, today urges EU health ministers to prevent a shortfall of essential medical devices for cardiovascular patients.
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Preeclampsia in mothers linked with four-fold higher risk of heart attack in decade after childbirth
Medical Xpress
JANUARY 25, 2023
The study of more than one million pregnant women is published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Women with preeclampsia develop a higher likelihood of heart attack and stroke than their peers within just seven years of delivery, with risks remaining elevated more than 20 years later.
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Atherosclerotic CVD Risk Estimates Using the PREVENT Equations
JAMA Internal Medicine
JUNE 9, 2024
This cross-sectional study compares 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk and recommendations for primary prevention statin therapy between the 2023 American Heart Association (AHA) Predicting Risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Events (PREVENT) equations and the 2013 AHA/American College of Cardiology pooled cohort equations.
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Plant-based diet associated with health benefits in heart patients
Medical Xpress
APRIL 21, 2023
A high-quality diet that minimizes red meat and processed foods is linked with lower risks of heart attack and stroke in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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CPR mannikins used in instructive social media posts lack diversity, influencing patient outcomes and disparities
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Their study is published as a Research Letter in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. Investigators found that there is a marked lack of diversity in the mannikins depicted by public social media accounts of organizations that administer cardiopulmonary (CPR) education.
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High fitness level lowers risk for cardiovascular death from high blood pressure
Medical Xpress
APRIL 13, 2023
High fitness levels attenuate, but do not eliminate, the increased risk for cardiovascular mortality in men with high blood pressure, according to a research letter published online March 23 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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Alert banners dramatically increase prescribing rates of life-saving heart failure medication
Medical Xpress
MARCH 5, 2023
An automated system that flags which patients could most benefit from an underused yet life-saving cardiology drug more than doubled new prescriptions, according to a pilot program test by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
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COVID-19 patients retain elevated risk of death for at least 18 months after infection, finds large-scale study
Medical Xpress
JANUARY 18, 2023
COVID-19 is associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease and death in the short- and long-term, according to a study in nearly 160,000 participants published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
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September 14, 2022: PCT Grands Rounds Will Explore Feasibility of National Registry-Based Pragmatic Trials
Rethinking Clinical Trials
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Dr. Biering-Sørensen is professor and head of the Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials at the University of Copenhagen and head of the Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Imaging Research Laboratory at Copenhagen University Hospital – Herlev and Gentofte.
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Oxygen therapy found to improve heart function in patients with long COVID
Medical Xpress
MAY 10, 2023
The research is presented at EACVI 2023, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). A small randomized trial in patients with post-COVID syndrome has found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes restoration of the heart's ability to contract properly.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy via smartphone lowers blood sugar, improves health behaviors in patients with diabetes
Medical Xpress
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
A clear "dose effect" was seen, with patients completing more CBT lessons seeing the greatest benefits.
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Low-dose combo antihypertensives effective for lowering BP
Medical Xpress
MAY 2, 2023
Low-dose combination (LDC) antihypertensives consisting of three or four blood pressure (BP)-lowering drugs are more effective for lowering BP compared with monotherapy, usual care, or placebo, according to a review published online April 26 in JAMA Cardiology.
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Moderate exercise safe for people with muscle pain from statins
Medical Xpress
APRIL 3, 2023
Statin therapy does not exacerbate muscle injury, pain or fatigue in people engaging in moderate-intensity exercise, such as walking, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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New study shows non-optimal temperature is a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease burden globally
Medical Xpress
MAY 2, 2023
The study, recently published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, provides evidence that urgent action is needed to address this issue and is the first of its kind to provide a comprehensive quantification of global temperature-related CVD burden.
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Detailed guidance on natural pacemaker method published today
Medical Xpress
APRIL 16, 2023
An international consensus statement on the safest and most effective way to implant a pacing system that mimics the heart's normal function is published today in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
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Using COVID-19 positive donor hearts may impact post-transplant survival
Medical Xpress
MAY 17, 2023
Heart transplant recipients receiving organs from active COVID-19 positive donors may have an increased risk of death at six months and one year when compared to those receiving organs from recently recovered COVID-19 patients and COVID-19 negative patients, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. (..)
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Cardiovascular societies give significantly fewer awards to women physicians and researchers
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
A study published this week in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) has found that over more than 20 years, seven major cardiovascular societies were more likely to distribute awards to men and white individuals compared to women and those who identify as Asian, Hispanic/Latino, and Black.
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Shaking less salt on your food at the table could reduce your heart disease risk
Medical Xpress
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Adding additional salt to foods at a lower frequency is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, heart failure and ischemic heart disease, according to a new study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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