American Heart Association

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Selena Ahmed, global director of the Periodic Table of Food Initiative, discusses her journey from ethnobotany to foodomics, aiming to quantify food quality and link agricultural practices to food biochemistries. She envisions a future where food systems are managed with food quality as a central parameter, benefiting both people and the planet.

Article references on hypertension management, including global epidemiology, health burden, and effective interventions, with a focus on smartphone apps and digital health technologies.

AHA highlights underutilization of lipoprotein apheresis for FH and elevated Lp(a)/LDL-C, reducing these by 65-85% in a single session. FDA-approved for FH after maximal medication, it's the only Lp(a) lowering treatment for FH patients with LDL-C >100 mg/dL. Despite reducing MACE by 50-85%, access is limited in the US, with only 400 of 11-15K FH patients receiving it. Cost ranges $50-150K/year, less than alternative treatments like lomitapide or evinacumab.

Cytokinetics launches 'HCM Beyond the Heart' campaign to educate HCPs on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy's personal burdens, featuring patient stories. The campaign aims to support holistic patient care beyond pharmacotherapeutic treatment, with aficamten expected to be FDA-approved and launched by 2025. The campaign's formal launch is rescheduled for the American Heart Association convention in November.

The article references multiple studies on atrial fibrillation management, including guidelines, obesity's impact, and lifestyle modifications. Key topics include Canadian and American guidelines, obesity's role in atrial fibrillation, weight loss effects, and exercise's benefits. Studies highlight the importance of cardiac rehabilitation and lifestyle changes in managing atrial fibrillation.

Smith, dean of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences since 2019, continues as vice president of education affairs and professor of molecular and cellular biology. Her research focuses on estrogen receptors, gene expression regulation, tamoxifen resistance, and steroid hormone action. Smith values BCM's collaborative environment and looks forward to its research growth.

Sleep impacts cardiovascular health, with poor sleep increasing heart disease risk. Remote monitoring and AI-powered analysis can detect nocturnal arrhythmias, manage sleep apnea, and optimize medication timing based on circadian rhythms, improving heart health outcomes.

Johns Hopkins study finds arm position during blood pressure tests significantly affects accuracy, with lap support overestimating systolic pressure by 4 mmHg and unsupported arm by 7 mmHg. Correct position, as per AHA guidelines, is arm supported at mid-heart level on a desk or table.