Finally, A Foundational Heart Failure Drug That Works Across the Spectrum of EF
BARCELONA — With a major win in DELIVER, dapagliflozin (Farxiga) closed the gap on the types of heart failure (HF) proven to be treated safely by SGLT2 inhibition. People with HF with preserved (HFpEF) and mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) alike had a reduced risk of cardiovascular (CV) death and worsening HF over a median […]
AHA News: New Report Details What to Know About Cardiovascular Disease Symptoms
Latest Heart News By American Heart Association News HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Symptoms of cardiovascular problems run the gamut. Some – like chest pain during a heart attack or a droopy face during a stroke – are sudden and severe, while others last years with varying intensity. Factors such […]
Advice For Black Women, From A Black Woman — It’s Time To Take Care Of Your Heart
Dr. Alanna A. Morris is the Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of Heart Failure Research at Emory University School of Medicine, and focuses on the impacts race and gender may have on health disparities in cardiovascular disease. She is part of a new educational initiative called Hear Your Heart, which is designed to […]
Is Caffeine a Friend or Foe? – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News By American Heart Association News HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 9, 2022 Caffeine jump-starts your day and puts a bounce in your step. It can help you focus, improve your mood and maybe even help you live longer. But how much is too much? Caffeine, a natural stimulant, can be […]
AHA News: 63 Years Ago, She Had Pioneering Open-Heart Surgery at Age 4
Latest Heart News By American Heart Association News HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2022 (American Heart Association News) At Susan Mangini’s checkup at age 2, the doctor subbing for her pediatrician asked about the girl’s heart murmur. Mangini’s mother was stunned. No one had ever mentioned a problem with her daughter’s heart. Doctors ultimately found […]
Opinion | ‘One of the Things That Just Breaks a Nurse’s Heart’: What We Heard This Week
“That’s one of the things that just breaks a nurse’s heart.” — Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, after most registered nurses said in a recent survey their unit was short-staffed more than half the time. “That’s a ray of hope.” — Wes Ely, MD, of Vanderbilt […]
AHA News: Born With a Heart Defect, 13-Year-Old Now Thrives at Dance
Latest Heart News By American Heart Association News HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Three days after giving birth to her son, Anthony, Tanya Lydon was still in the hospital. She thought the lengthy stay was a little odd, but at the same time, the doctor gave no indication that anything […]
Red Meat Raises Your Heart Risk, and Scientists May Know Why – MedicineNet Health News
Latest Heart News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3, 2022 A daily hamburger might raise the risk of developing heart disease, but not necessarily for the reasons people often think, new research suggests. The study of nearly 4,000 older Americans found what many have before: People who ate a lot of red meat […]
AHA News: Fresh or Frozen, Wild or Cultivated? What to Know About Blueberries and Health
Latest Nutrition, Food & Recipes News By American Heart Association News HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Let’s not beat around the bush: Blueberries are good for you. This will come as no surprise to many Americans, who have found their thrill with blueberries in ever-rising numbers. It’s easy to understand […]
AHA News: Study of Sleep in Older Adults Suggests Nixing Naps, Striving for 7-9 Hours a Night
Latest Sleep News By American Heart Association News HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (American Heart Association News) Napping, as well as sleeping too much or too little or having poor sleep patterns, appears to increase the risk for cardiovascular disease in older adults, new research shows. The study, published Tuesday in the Journal of […]