American Heart Association

Cardiol Therapeutics announces completion of target patient enrollment in Phase II ARCHER trial evaluating CardiolRx™ for acute myocarditis, with topline results expected early next year. The trial aims to assess CardiolRx™'s impact on myocardial recovery and complements ongoing MAvERIC Phase II study in recurrent pericarditis, results to be presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024.

Over 1 billion people worldwide live with obesity, a global health crisis affecting all income levels. Treatments include lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapies, and bariatric surgery, but implementation gaps exist. Multidisciplinary approaches and patient-centricity are crucial for effective management and clinical trials, addressing social determinants of health and diverse patient needs.

Four RWJBarnabas Health facilities received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus award for ensuring stroke patients receive best-practice treatment, aligning with research-based guidelines to improve outcomes.

Recent REDUCE-AMI trial results suggest beta-blockers may not benefit patients with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) post-AMI, prompting reconsideration of current guidelines recommending their use. Experts emphasize the need for individualized treatment decisions and ongoing trials to refine post-AMI care.

Astellas Pharma's Digitiva, a Class I Software as a Medical Device for heart failure management, is now FDA-listed. Digitiva, comprising Eko Health's CORE 500 Digital Stethoscope, a Welldoc-built app, AHA educational content, and a clinical review team, aims to empower patients and improve clinical outcomes by detecting heart failure biomarkers and facilitating timely interventions.

Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers used machine learning to improve the accuracy of a national cardiovascular risk calculator for local populations, reclassifying 10% of patients to facilitate more precise treatment decisions, published in JAMA Cardiology.

Contentment linked to lower risk of heart attack, stroke, clogged arteries, and heart failure, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Providence Health Plan and American Heart Association launch Embracing Community Care, a 3-year cardiovascular health initiative in Oregon and Washington, starting with POIC. The program provides blood pressure measurement kits and education, aiming to improve awareness and health in underserved communities.