Category Archives: Cardiovascular

Novartis slots PhI cardiovascular candidate into pipeline, paying Korean partner $80M upfront

No­var­tis is pluck­ing a Phase I small mol­e­cule can­di­date out of Ko­rea that it be­lieves can treat a va­ri­ety of dis­eases — in­clud­ing cer­tain car­dio­vas­cu­lar con­di­tions. Hand­ing Chong Kun Dang Phar­ma­ceu­ti­cal (CKD) an up­front pay­ment of $80 mil­lion, No­var­tis bought ex­clu­sive rights to an HDAC6 in­hibitor, dubbed CKD-510, every­where in the world ex­cept in Ko­rea. […]

Menstrual and heart health: Does PCOS increase heart risks?

Share on PinterestWidespread menstrual issues may be linked to higher cardiovascular risk. Image credit. Lisa Noble Photography/Getty Images Menstrual issues, such as period pain, are experienced by up to 91% of women at some time in their lives. Another condition that can affect menstruation is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which can impact up to 20% […]

New Evidence Further Links Mental Health, Stress to Heart Health

Nov. 7, 2023 – People with depression, anxiety, or long-term stress have a higher risk of heart problems, two new studies show. The findings are more evidence of the mind-heart connection, showing how poor brain health can open pathways to cardiovascular disease, which is the top cause of death in the nation. In one of […]

Marijuana Strongly Linked to Heart Attacks and Strokes

Image by Getty / Futurism A pair of new preliminary studies have found that older adults who use marijuana every day but don’t smoke tobacco appear to be significantly more likely to suffer serious cardiovascular emergencies including heart attacks and strokes. The first study, presented this week by the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia […]

Marijuana use could escalate your risk of stroke and heart failure, Claims American Heart Association

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra Nov 07, 2023 11:00 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Daily marijuana use is linked to a 34% higher chance of developing heart failure, according to a study by the American Heart Association. Marijuana use may harm the heart and brain, according to new studies by the American Heart Association. A study […]

Bayer, Vietnam National Heart Association improve cardiovascular treatment

The collaboration aims to enhance medical knowledge, clinical skills, and patient care outcomes, particularly in relation to thrombosis-related diseases such as atrial fibrillation, venous thromboembolism, coronary artery disease, and peripheral artery disease. Bayer Vietnam and the Vietnam National Heart Association have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), forging a strategic partnership to address the burden […]

American Heart Association raises more than $190K to fight cardiovascular disease at local event

span.Timestamp-author { display: none; } span.Timestamp-connector { display: none; } @media screen and (max-width: 560px) { div#at-share-dock { padding-top: 160px; } } News A portion of the money will go toward creating blood pressure hubs in Mahoning County Library buildings to help community members recognize and address hypertension. 1 hr 30 mins ago By Alex […]

Identifying the efficacy of combination therapy for LDL-C reduction in patients at very high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Moderate-intensity statin with ezetimibe combination therapy was confirmed to be effective on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduction in patients at very high risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The research team of Professor Soon Jun Hong and Jung-Joon Cha of the Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Center, Korea University’s Anam Hospital, and Professor Jung-Sun Kim and Seung-Jun […]

Individuals with genetic predisposition for physical activity have fewer cardiovascular risk factors

In a study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä’s Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, it was found that individuals with a genetic predisposition for higher levels of physical activity have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and a reduced risk of developing hypertension, cerebrovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes. The study was conducted as […]

American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Feature Mass General Brigham Research and Advancements

Beginning November 11, Mass General Brigham experts will be sharing the latest advancements in cardiovascular science and clinical care at the American Heart Association’s 2023 Scientific Sessions. The studies highlighted below represent only a sample of the cutting-edge research that our investigators will present at the conference. Please contact Ryan Jaslow for more details about […]