Category Archives: Cardiovascular

AI-driven vision for heart health comes into focus

image: Justin Ezekowitz is leading a multidisciplinary team harnessing AI to analyze cardiac images as a tool for clinicians to more precisely diagnose and treat heart disease. view more  Credit: Cooper & O’Hara/University Hospital Foundation EDMONTON — The University of Alberta (U of A), in partnership with the University Hospital Foundation (UHF), is embarking on a […]

By 2030 Cardiovascular Information System Market Business Expansion

The recently released Cardiovascular Information System Market Report for 2023, spanning a substantial 99 pages, offers valuable insights into its present condition, size, volume, and market share. In today’s digitally driven world, understanding the dynamics of the market has become not just important but essential for businesses and marketers alike. With the growing importance of […]

New evidence confirms patients with severe psoriasis are at a higher risk for heart disease

<div data-thumb="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/tmb/2023/new-evidence-confirms.jpg" data-src="https://scx2.b-cdn.net/gfx/news/2023/new-evidence-confirms.jpg" data-sub-html="PASI < 10 (moderate), PASI 10-20 (severe), PASI > 20 (very severe). Credit: Journal of Investigative Dermatology“> PASI 20 (very severe). Credit: Journal of Investigative Dermatology In the largest study to date exploring the relationship between severe psoriasis and coronary microvascular dysfunction, researchers have found further evidence that patients with severe psoriasis […]

Risk Assessment for Cardiovascular Disease

Introduction Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a prevalent global health concern, as evidenced by numerous studies linking it to cardiovascular disease (CVD).1–4 Developing countries, in particular, bear a significant burden of morbidity and mortality related to CVD, with reports indicating that up to 75% of non-communicable disease-related mortality can be attributed to CVD.5,6 Studies have indicated […]

Experts Link Environment to Heart Health

Newswise — Philadelphia, September 13, 2023 – There is already robust evidence that people living with cardiovascular disease are disproportionately affected by poor air quality and extreme temperatures, in large part due to climate change, the greatest threat to human health of the 21st century. In this special theme issue of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier, noted experts […]

Office Hours with… Zhao Ni

Zhao Ni describes himself as ambitious and passionate about global health. As a researcher, he’s also remarkably productive: he’s conducted research in several countries on three continents — including China, Nepal, Indonesia, Cameroon, and the U.S. — and is principal investigator of several projects aimed at preventing diseases. In this international work, and his work […]

High-intensity statins underused with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), high-intensity statins are underutilized in routine care, according to a study published online Aug. 2 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Ann Marie Navar, M.D., Ph.D., from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and colleagues examined use of statins and other lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) and changes […]

3 practices joining Cardiovascular Associates of America in 2023

Here are three practices that have joined private equity-backed cardiovascular management group Cardiovascular Associates of America in 2023:  1. Cardiovascular Associates of America added Daytona (Fla.) Heart Group to its physician alliance. 2. Brandon, Fla.-based Bay Area Cardiology partnered with Cardiovascular Associates of America.  3. Cardiovascular Associates of America partnered with Neptune, N.J.-based Shore Heart […]

How to Eat Eggs If You Have High Cholesterol, According to Dietitians

Key Takeaways Current data suggests you don’t have to avoid eggs to avoid high cholesterol. Eating an egg every day aligns with a heart-healthy eating pattern in most situations. Scrambled, poached, or deviled, eggs are a versatile and popular food. But these nutritional powerhouses—and their yolks in particular—have been demonized for their cholesterol content in […]

High-Intensity Statins Underused With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), high-intensity statins are underutilized in routine care, according to a study published online Aug. 2 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Ann Marie Navar, M.D., Ph.D., from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and colleagues examined use of statins […]