June 4, 2023

Primary results of the FROZEN-AF IDE trial with the POLARx cryoablation system – Boston Scientific

– Primary results of the FROZEN-AF IDE trial with the POLARx Cryoablation System :Results from the global, prospective, non-randomized, single-arm FROZEN-AF IDE study of the POLARx Cryoablation System met the safety and effectiveness endpoints of the trial. The study, which examined use of the device for the treatment of patients with paroxysmal, or intermittent atrial fibrillation (AF), included an extension […]

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June 3, 2023

FDA approval for Inpefa to treat heart failure – Lexicon Pharma

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the FDA has approved Inpefa (sotagliflozin), a once-daily oral tablet to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, hospitalization for heart failure, and urgent heart failure visit in adults with: heart failure or type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and other cardiovascular risk factors. The broad label encompasses heart failure patients across the full range […]

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May 17, 2023

Statins associated with lower risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Statin therapy appears to reduce the risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack in patients with atrial fibrillation, and longer use gives more protection. The findings were presented on April 16, 2023 at EHRA 2023, the annual congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “Our study indicates that taking statins […]

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May 14, 2023

Gynecologic surgery increases risk of cardiovascular disease

A new study showed that hysterectomy alone, hysterectomy with oophorectomy, and tubal ligation were all associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The findings and their implications are published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Women’s Health.  Click here to read the article now. Stacey Missmer, ScD, from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and coauthors, examined the association between […]

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May 11, 2023

Diabetes drugs associated with fewer adverse cardiac events

GLP1 receptor agonists — a class of diabetes medications — are associated with fewer major adverse cardiovascular events than another type of diabetes drug (DPP4 inhibitors) in older veterans with no prior heart disease. The findings, reported May 9 in Annals of Internal Medicine, will aid clinicians in choosing a diabetes drug regimen for older patients. “We believe this study is […]

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May 6, 2023

Study provides genetic evidence on new osteoporosis drug heart attack risk

New research highlights potential safety concerns around women taking romosozumab, a new anti-osteoporosis drug available on the NHS. The University of Bristol-led study, published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, analysed genetic data on nearly 34,000 people. Despite romosozumab being particularly effective at reducing the risk of fracture in women with severe osteoporosis, potential safety concerns following trial data suggest the drug may […]

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April 9, 2023

Strength training reduces BP when practiced with moderate to vigorous intensity two or three times a week

Strength training practiced with moderate to vigorous intensity two or three times a week is an effective way to mitigate arterial hypertension (high blood pressure), according to a Brazilian study described in an article published in the journal Scientific Reports. The mechanisms behind the lowering of blood pressure by aerobic exercise are well studied, but little research has been done on the effects […]

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March 16, 2023

Hunger hormone could help patients with heart failure

The hunger hormone ghrelin appears to increase pumping capacity in patients with heart failure, researchers reported on March 14, 2023 in European Heart Journal. “Heart failure is the most common cause of hospitalisation in older generations and is associated with a poor quality of life and high mortality,” said investigator Lars Lund,  MD, Ph.D, Professor of Cardiology at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital […]

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February 27, 2023

Can smart watches and other fitness and wellness trackers do more harm than good for some people?

In recent years, wearable devices such as smartwatches and rings, as well as smart scales, have become ubiquitous – “must-haves” for the health conscious to self-monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs. Despite the obvious benefits, certain fitness and wellness trackers could also pose serious risks for people with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers, implantable […]

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February 21, 2023

Depression common following a stroke impacting 1/3 of survivors

According the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, depression is a common experience for stroke survivors. A scientific statement from the Association indicates that about one-third of stroke survivors experience depression – compared to 5%–13% of adults without stroke. If left untreated, it can affect quality of life and make post-stroke recovery more difficult. According to statements from his office, […]

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