American Heart Association

Breast cancer treatment increases heart disease risk; Pauley Heart Center partners with VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center for cardio-oncology care; ongoing research includes cardioprotective therapies for breast cancer and stress's impact on heart health.

Weldy investigates RNA editing's role in immune response, focusing on MDA5's overactivity in atherosclerosis due to inadequate ADAR1. Targeted treatments could benefit genetically predisposed heart disease patients, with potential expansion to other autoimmune diseases. Weldy's research, a finalist for the AHA's Katz Prize, highlights RNA editing's broader implications in precision medicine.

Mayo Clinic study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors may reduce heart attacks, second strokes, and death in ischemic stroke survivors, with a 74% lower risk of death and 84% lower risk of heart attack. SGLT2 inhibitors showed a 67% lower risk of second stroke. The study, though limited by geographic and ethnic factors, suggests potential for clinical practice.

Swedish survey of heart patients (aged 30-89) reveals 76% feel sexual health impacts mood/well-being, yet only 5% received related info. Researchers advocate for standard discussion of sexual health in patient care.

Obesity-linked heart disease deaths nearly tripled in the U.S. from 1999 to 2020, with significant increases among middle-aged men, Black adults, Midwesterners, and rural residents.

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and SGLT2 medications reduce stroke survivors' risk of death and heart attack by 74% and 84% respectively, and lower second stroke risk by 67%.

New research finds that people with implanted defibrillators face nearly triple the odds for atrial fibrillation on extremely hot days, with optimal temperature for reducing A-fib risk being between 41 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit. The study, led by Dr. Barrak Alahmad, tracked data from over 2,000 patients with ICD or CRT-D devices, revealing that A-fib risks were lowest in the morning and increased through working hours, especially on workdays. Experts recommend avoiding extreme temperatures and using air conditioners to prevent severe stress from high heat.

911 operator guidance significantly increases bystander CPR rates, especially for female victims, according to a study of nearly 2,400 cardiac arrest calls in North Carolina. CPR rates without operator assistance were 11% for males and 9% for females, rising to 40% and 44% respectively with guidance. The study highlights the importance of the chain of survival in cardiac arrest cases.

New hourglass-shaped stent improves angina symptoms in patients with microvascular disease, restoring blood flow to tiny heart vessels, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.

People with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease develop heart problems 28 years earlier for men and 26 years earlier for women compared to those without these conditions, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association meeting.