es Updated cholesterol guidelines offer more personalized risk assessment, additional treatment options for people at the highest risk By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Sat, 10 Nov 2018 16:30:00 GMT Statement Highlights: High cholesterol, at any age, can increase a person’s lifetime risk for heart disease and stroke. A healthy lifestyle is the first step in prevention and treatment to lower that risk. The 2018 guidelines recommend more detailed risk assessments to help health care providers better determine a person’s individualized risk and treatment options. In some cases, a coronary artery calcium score can help determine a person’s need for cholesterol-lowering treatment, if their risk status is uncertain or if the treatment decision isn't clear. Full Article
es Updated treatment guidelines for atrial fibrillation recommend a new class of blood thinners to help prevent stroke By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:00:00 GMT Focused Update Highlights: Newer anticoagulants, known as non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), are recommended over the traditional warfarin to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Weight loss is recommended for overweight or obese people with AFib. Full Article
es New scientific statement on blood pressure measurement in people By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT Statement highlights: Oscillometric devices, which use an electronic pressure sensor within the blood pressure cuff, can reduce human error and the risk to the environment from older devices which use mercury. Patients who measure their blood pressure at home should use a device with an upper arm cuff that has been checked for accuracy by a healthcare provider. Full Article
es New recommendations for stroke systems of care to improve patient outcomes By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: To translate advances in scientific knowledge and innovations in stroke care into improvements in patient outcomes, comprehensive stroke systems of care must be in place to facilitate optimal stroke care delivery. New recommendations support policies that standardize the delivery of stroke care, lower barriers to emergency care for stroke, ensure stroke patients receive care at appropriate hospitals in a timely manner and improve access to secondary prevention and rehabilitation and recovery resources after stroke. Full Article
es Treating Type 2 diabetes and heart failure By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT People with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk for heart failure and many people have both diseases, which requires careful medical management. Full Article
es Better science needed to support clinical predictors that link cardiac arrest, brain injury, and death: a statement from the American Heart Association By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: While significant improvements have been made in resuscitation and post cardiac arrest resuscitation care, mortality remains high and is mainly attributed to widespread brain injury.Better science is needed to support the ... Full Article
es Fast action and the right resources are key to treating fulminant myocarditis By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: Fulminant myocarditis develops quickly and can prove fatal without early recognition and advanced medical therapy. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association details the resources needed to diagnose and treat... Full Article
es Better lifestyle habits are useful additions to optimize management of atrial fibrillation By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: Improving lifestyle habits – such as attaining and maintaining a healthy body weight and getting regular, moderate physical activity – may be useful additions to physician-guided management of atrial fibrillation (AF), a serious... Full Article
es Patients taking ACE-i and ARBs who contract COVID-19 should continue treatment, unless otherwise advised by their physician By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 DALLAS, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – As the global impact of COVID-19 rises, the scientific community continues to evaluate the clinical impact and health care needs of patients with... Full Article
es The American Heart Association outlines its role in the global COVID-19 pandemic By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT Embargoed until 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 17, 2020 DALLAS, March 17, 2020 — The American Heart Association and its thousands of ... Full Article
es As COVID-19 cases increase, preventing a second heart attack or stroke is vital By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:30:00 GMT DALLAS, March 20, 2020 — As hospitals, health professionals and healthcare systems, governments and leaders work to reduce community spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. and protect the most vulnerable individuals, the American Heart Association offers... Full Article
es $2.5 million now available for fast-tracked heart and brain focused scientific research of COVID-19 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT DALLAS, March 24, 2020 — As part of its global response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health and research, is committing $2.5 million to research... Full Article
es What people with high blood pressure need to know about COVID-19 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT DALLAS, March 31, 2020 — Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure — a reading above 130/80 — may face an increased risk for severe complications if they get... Full Article
es More than $14 million in research grants awarded for health technology solutions focused on heart and brain health, including special projects related to COVID-19 and CVD By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:03:00 GMT DALLAS, April 2, 2020 – The American Heart Association — the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives — announced today more than $14 million in scientific research grants are being awarded to four... Full Article
es AHA Media Alert: COVID-19 prompts questions on increased risk for those with CVD and stroke survivors By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:00:00 GMT AHA COVID-19 newsroom DALLAS, April 3, 2020 — COVID-19 is prompting widespread questions and concerns about the heightened risk for those with heart disease and stroke survivors. The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit... Full Article
es Women’s lifestyle changes, even in middle age, may reduce future stroke risk By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Study Highlights: Middle age may not be too late for women to substantially lower their stroke risk through lifestyle modifications. Middle-aged women who quit smoking, started exercising, maintained a healthy weight and made healthy food choices saw... Full Article
es Australian study: Many home blood pressure monitors not validated for accuracy By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Most home blood pressure monitoring devices sold in Australia by global e-commerce sites such as Amazon and eBay have not been validated (tested for accuracy). Using an unvalidated device could lead to incorrect at-home blood... Full Article
es Nearly $17 million invested in research to fast-track studies on health impacts of e-cigarettes and nicotine on youth By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:14:05 GMT Full Article
es Interim guidance to reduce COVID-19 transmission during resuscitation care By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT DALLAS, March 23, 2020 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, has released interim guidance for resuscitation care intended specifically for patients with known or suspected... Full Article
es Statement: Leaders of nation’s charitable nonprofits urge Congress to go further By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:44:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 23) —The organizations highlighted below express thanks to the Senate for taking the first step in recognizing nonprofits in its proposed relief package. However, we believe Congress needs to take further actions to ensure our... Full Article
es Leaders of nation’s charitable nonprofits respond to passage of CARES By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 21:28:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., March 26, 2020 — Following days of heated marathon negotiations, the Senate approved the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the largest emergency aid package in U.S. history. The CARES Act includes more than $2... Full Article
es Leading Health Care Groups Issue Urgent Call for Federal Action to Address Medical Equipment Shortages By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., March 30, 2020 — As longstanding organizations representing and supporting those on the front lines who are risking their lives caring for the world’s most vulnerable patients, we stand united in voicing our concern over the ... Full Article
es FDA review of e-cigarettes is as critical as ever – any delay related to COVID-19 must be brief By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:45:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., April 1, 2020 – After years of harmful delays by the FDA, a federal judge last July set a May 12, 2020, deadline for e-cigarette manufacturers to apply to the FDA and demonstrate a public health benefit in order to keep their products... Full Article
es La revisión de cigarrillos electrónicos por parte de la FDA es más importante que nunca: cualquier retraso relacionado con COVID-19 debe ser breve By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:45:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., 1 de abril del 2020 – Después de años de demoras perjudiciales por parte de la FDA, en julio del año pasado un juez federal estableció como fecha límite el 12 de mayo del 2020 para que los fabricantes de cigarrillos electrónicos... Full Article
es 28 grupos de pacientes y consumidores instan a la administración a implementar un período de inscripción especial para Healthcare.gov By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:50:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., 1 de abril del 2020 – 28 grupos de pacientes y consumidores que representan a millones de personas en todo el país con afecciones de salud preexistentes emitieron la siguiente declaración sobre la decision de la administración de no... Full Article
es Public health CEOs: Open health care enrollment to save lives By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:51:00 GMT AHA COVID-19 newsroom DALLAS, April 10, 2020 — Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health, joined the chief executives of other leading national public... Full Article
es Federal district court strikes down USDA rule that weakens national school nutrition programs By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:45:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., April 14, 2020 — Yesterday, a federal district court struck down a rule by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that rolled back nutrition standards in schools. Last fall, The American Heart Association, the world’s leading... Full Article
es American Heart Association issues call to action to prevent venous thromboembolism in hospitalized patients By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:00:00 GMT Statement Highlights: The projected annual cost of preventable hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (VTE) is $7 billion to $10 billion per year. Most estimates place the US annual incidence of diagnosed VTE in adults at 1 to 2 per 1000 per... Full Article
es Más de $14 millones en becas de investigación otorgadas para soluciones de tecnología de la salud centradas en la salud del corazón y del cerebro, incluidos los proyectos especiales relacionados con el COVID-19 y las ECV By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:02:00 GMT DALLAS, 2 de abril del 2020 – La American Heart Association, la organización voluntaria líder mundial dedicada a un mundo con vidas más duraderas y saludables, anunció hoy que se otorgarán más de $14 millones en becas de investigación científica a cuatro... Full Article
es Alerta de medios de la AHA: El COVID-19 genera preguntas sobre un mayor riesgo para las personas con ECV y los sobrevivientes de accidentes cerebrovasculares By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:50:00 GMT Sala de prensa sobre el COVID-19 de la AHA DALLAS, 3 de abril del 2020 – El COVID-19 está generando preguntas y preocupaciones generalizadas sobre el mayor riesgo que implica para aquellos con cardiopatías y sobrevivientes de accidentes... Full Article
es Los médicos de la ciudad de Nueva York observaron diferentes presentaciones cardiovasculares del COVID-19; impacto de alguna ecv preexistente By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT DALLAS, 4 de abril del 2020 — El día de ayer, se publicó una investigación en Circulation, la revista insignia de la American Heart Association, cuyo objetivo es ayudar a generar aún más conciencia sobre las manifestaciones cardiovasculares del ... Full Article
es Más de 200 grupos de pacientes solicitaron a la Administración que tomara medidas adicionales para solucionar la escasez crítica de ventiladores y equipos de protección individual, y garantizara la seguridad de los proveedores y los pa By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:10:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D. C., 3 de abril del 2020— Hoy, más de 200 organizaciones de protección de pacientes, médicas y de salud pública enviaron una carta a altos funcionarios de la administración de Donald Trump, en la cual se apela a la Administración para que... Full Article
es Es menos probable que quienes comienzan a fumar en la infancia o adolescencia dejen el hábito cuando son adultos By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Puntos destacados de la investigación: Mientras más joven comience a fumar, es más probable que fume diariamente cuando sea adulto y es menos probable que haya dejado el hábito a los 40 años, según un estudio internacional que incluye a EE. UU. Los ... Full Article
es Precaución recomendada para el tratamiento del COVID-19 con hidroxicloroquina y azitromicina para pacientes con enfermedad cardiovascular By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:00:00 GMT DALLAS, 8 de abril del 2020— El impacto mundial del COVID-19 continúa aumentando y, cada día, la comunidad científica aprende más sobre el efecto y la interacción de las enfermedades cardiovasculares con el COVID-19. Juntos, la American Heart Association... Full Article
es Lecciones online gratuitas para todas las comunidades religiosas By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:50:00 GMT DALLAS, 8 de abril del 2020— Aproximadamente 120 millones de personas en Estados Unidos tienen una o más enfermedades cardiovasculares, las cuales pueden aumentar el riesgo de complicaciones producto del COVID-19. Además, aquellos con hipertensión,... Full Article
es El sector sin fines de lucro pide al Congreso que incluya la “vía sin fines de lucro” en la Ley CARES 2.0 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:07:00 GMT Sala de prensa de la AHA sobre el COVID-19 WASHINGTON, D. C., 9 de abril del 2020— Las organizaciones sin fines de lucro de la nación están en la primera línea en nuestras comunidades durante la pandemia del COVID-19. Trabajan sin cesar para servir a... Full Article
es Las guías de orientación provisionales de RCP abordan los desafíos de proporcionar reanimación durante la pandemia del COVID-19 By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:09:00 GMT Sala de prensa de la AHA sobre el COVID-19 Atención con el contenido actualizado a continuación. DALLAS, 9 de abril del 2020– Debido al aumento exponencial actual de la incidencia del COVID-19 en todo el mundo, el porcentaje de paros cardíacos con el... Full Article
es Directores ejecutivos de salud pública: Inscripciones abiertas para el cuidado de la salud a fin de salvar vidas By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:51:00 GMT Sala de prensa de la AHA sobre el COVID-19 DALLAS, 10 de abril del 2020 – Nancy Brown, directora ejecutiva de la American Heart Association, la organización voluntaria líder mundial centrada en la salud del corazón y del cerebro, se reunió con los... Full Article
es Fecha límite de solicitud extendida para becas universitarias y becas escolares de programas escolares de la American Heart Association By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:00:00 GMT DALLAS, 14 de abril del 2020. La American Heart Association ha extendido la fecha límite para solicitudes de becas individuales y becas escolares ofrecidas a través del Kids Heart Challenge y el American Heart Challenge hasta el 30 de junio. Debido a que... Full Article
es Work-related stress linked to increased risk for peripheral artery disease By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: People who reported work-related stress were more likely to be hospitalized for treatment of peripheral artery disease compared to those who did not report work-related stress. Work-related stress, or job strain, refers to... Full Article
es Higher economic status does not always translate to better heart health By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Upward income mobility is associated with a trade-off between well-being and cardiometabolic health. Reaching a higher income status is not always beneficial for cardiometabolic health, even if it improves economic standing and... Full Article
es E-cigarette users experience vascular damage similar to that of smokers of combustible cigarettes By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Young adults using e-cigarettes experienced arterial stiffness and blood vessel damage similar to those who smoke traditional cigarettes. There was no evidence that using e-cigarettes reduced the cardiovascular injury associated... Full Article
es Two new AHA statements focus on heart failure: How social determinants can affect outcomes; impact on caregivers By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT Statements Highlights: Adverse social factors, such as insurance status, food insecurity, lack of funds for medication and others, may lead to worse heart failure outcomes. Caregiving by family and friends of people with heart failure is increasingly... Full Article
es Las dos nuevas declaraciones de la AHA se centran en la insuficiencia cardíaca: cómo pueden afectar los determinantes sociales a los resultados clínicos, y el impacto en los cuidadores By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:00:00 GMT Aspectos destacados de las declaraciones: Los factores sociales adversos, como el estado de los seguros, la inseguridad alimentaria, la falta de fondos para medicamentos y otros, pueden causar resultados clínicos negativos de la insuficiencia... Full Article
es American Heart Association urges patients to quickly call 911 for chest pain or heart symptoms By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT Circulation Journal Report AHA COVID-19 Newsroom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET, Saturday, May 2, 2020 DALLAS, May 2, 2020 — American Heart Association volunteer experts issued Temporary Emergency Guidance to STEMI Systems of Care... Full Article
es Framework on how to safely resume essential cardiovascular diagnostic and treatment care during the COVID-19 pandemic, from the AHA and 14 North American cardiovascular societies By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:39:00 GMT AHA COVID-19 newsroom DALLAS, May 4, 2020 — The American Heart Association, together with 14 cardiovascular societies in North America, today issued joint guidance, “Safe Reintroduction of Cardiovascular Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic:... Full Article
es COVID-19 has unmasked significant health disparities in the U.S.; essay on behalf of the Association of Black Cardiologists suggests solutions By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 19:03:45 GMT Full Article
es Genetic study ties higher alcohol consumption to increased stroke and PAD risk By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Using genetic analysis, researchers found higher alcohol consumption increased risks for stroke and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Studies using genetic analysis don’t rely on observational data, which often use self-reported... Full Article
es Teen obesity, diabetes or high blood pressure may lead to prematurely aged arteries By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Teens who have obesity, type 2 diabetes or high systolic blood pressure show greater signs of blood vessel aging compared to healthy, normal weight teens. Thicker and stiffer blood vessels were more likely among teens that had... Full Article
es Kids with Kawasaki disease symptoms possibly linked to COVID-19; coronavirus infection leading to critical illness in children remains very infrequent By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:17:33 GMT Full Article
