ACC/AHA Release Updated 2023 Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) recently published new guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). These new guidelines provide necessary updates to both the 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and the 2019 AHA/ACC/HRS Focused Update of the […]
World Stroke Day
World Stroke Day takes place every year on Oct. 29th. This global awareness day was established by World Stroke Organization and provides a global platform for the stroke community to increase awareness and drive action on stroke around the world. Remember, stroke is preventable, treatable and beatable. The focus of the 2022 World Stroke […]
Rising Incidence of Stroke in Young Adults
Although declining in older adults, the incidence of stroke is increasing in younger adults in comparison with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) rates which remain stable. While the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in young adults may be on the rise, if they were the cause of increased stroke incidence changes in AMI rates would be […]
The 10 Most Common Diagnoses and Procedures in Primary Care
Spearheading the fight against cardiometabolic disease alongside cardiologists and cardiometabolic specialists are primary care physicians – integral members of the healthcare system. Leaders in population health management and preventative personalized patient care, PCPs play a vital role in improving outcomes and reducing mortality rates, ultimately contributing to the increased longevity and life expectancy seen in […]
Marriage Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A new study published online last month in the journal Heart suggests that protection from heart disease and stroke may be health benefits from marriage. British researchers analyzed data from 34 studies that were published between 1963 and 2015, including more than 2 million people between the ages of 42 and 77, in Asia, Europe, […]
The Harms from Cigarette Smoking
A large study from the BMJ indicates that smokers must quit cigarettes, rather than simply cut back on them, to significantly lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. Statistics demonstrated that those who smoked even one cigarette each day were still about 50% more likely to develop CVD, and 30% more likely to have […]
Stroke & Dementia Risk Grows with Intake of Artificial Sweeteners
Diet sodas are gaining negative attention yet again, and for good reason. A recent study found that consuming a daily can of sugar-free soda is associated with higher risks of suffering a stroke or developing dementia. Heavily sugared drinks already had a bad rap for causing a myriad of health issues such as weight gain, […]
Stopping Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Could be Deadly
A new study confirms that stopping a cholesterol-lowering drug can be critically dangerous. Researchers found that people who stopped taking statins, after reporting a side effect, were 13% more likely to die, or have a hear attack or stroke over the next four years. Statins work by inhibiting the liver’s ability to produce cholesterol, while […]
Breastfeeding May Lower Risk of Heart Disease & Stroke
While there is extensive research documenting the benefits of breastfeeding for babies, a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that the practice may lessen a mother’s risk of heart disease and stroke. Moreover, researchers found that a mother’s risk of cardiovascular disease further decreased with each additional 6 months […]
Obesity Crisis Will Double Number of Stroke Victims
Fueled by the consistently worsening obesity crisis, cases of stroke victims are expected to almost double in the next two decades. Experts note that the number of new strokes in the United Kingdom alone could jump by 44% by 2035; currently, more than one in four adults qualifies as obese or overweight—compared to one in […]
