Embargoed until 7 a.m. CT / 8 a.m. ET Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023 DALLAS, Nov. 1, 2023 — The American Heart Association will present its 2023 Population Health Research Prize to Olugbenga “Gbenga” Ogedegbe, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, of New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine. He will be recognized during the presidential session of the Association’s […]
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Key Points Question Are Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors associated with higher risk of all-cause mortality, major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), and venous thromboembolism (VTE) when used for a dermatologic indication? Findings In this systematic review and meta-analysis of 35 randomized clinical trials containing over 20 000 patients with dermatologic conditions, no significant difference was found between […]
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A study reveals that gratitude may buffer the negative physiological consequences of stress and overall improve cardiovascular outcomes. In a sample of 912 participants, it was observed that the greater the predisposition to appreciate what is good in the world, the lower the likelihood of suffering an acute myocardial infarction. In the United States, it […]
image: Poorly controlled hypertension may eventually lead to hypertensive heart disease. This serious condition has become increasingly common over the past few decades and is among the leading causes of heart failure. view more Credit: John Campbell at Flickr Image source: https://flic.kr/p/29KsrBC High blood pressure, also called ‘hypertension,’ has become quite a common health problem […]
Key Takeaways Aspirin comes in enteric-coated and non-enteric (regular) forms. Regular aspirin is absorbed in the stomach, while enteric-coated aspirin is absorbed in the small intestine. A recent study found that enteric-coated aspirin is as safe and effective as regular aspirin when taken as prevention by people with heart disease. Aspirin isn’t safe for everyone. […]
Play A new study from the American Heart Association projects more heart-related heat deaths. Heat is already the biggest weather killer in the U.S. This year is on pace to be the hottest ever recorded on Earth. Heat is already considered the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. Now, a new study […]