Acute Coronary Syndromes

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is most commonly caused by a heart attack (myocardial infarction) where blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. This is usually caused by a blood clot from a ruptured coronary artery atherosclerotic plaque. Other causes include spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which most commonly occurs in women. ACS is usually treated in a cath lab with angioplasty and the placement of a stent to prop the vessel open.

Ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, especially among people with unhealthy diets

Researchers tracked data from 2,020 participants who consumed an average of approximately 15 servings of ultra-processed foods per week.

September 2, 2021
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Flu vaccine after heart attack reduces risk of death

Getting a flu shot after a myocardial infarction should become standard procedure for hospitalized patients, experts said Monday.

August 30, 2021
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A new look at vitamin D supplements and heart attack risk

Yes, researchers confirmed, providing supplements to patients with a vitamin D deficiency can improve their risk of death—and even their risk of a heart attack. 

August 23, 2021

Managed care programs help heart attack survivors stay alive and healthy

Our study demonstrates that a centrally guided and well-designed healthcare policy may have a real and substantial impact on a patient’s prognosis over a relatively short period of time,” researchers said.

August 18, 2021
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How to get more women involved in heart disease studies

Women have long been underrepresented in clinical trials related to cardiovascular health. What can researchers do to reverse that trend? 

August 6, 2021
Driven by its strategic goal to advance equity in the U.S. healthcare innovation sector, the American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced an initiative that supports leading industry stakeholders in committing to equitable health innovation opportunities targeted to improving health outcomes in historically marginalized communities. #Healthdisparities 

Risk of death higher among Black heart attack patients in underserved communities

Black patients from underserved communities are 19% more likely to die after an acute myocardial infarction than white patients from the same region.

August 2, 2021
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American College of Cardiology shares new guidance for treating ASCVD patients with elevated triglycerides

The guideline's authors set out to show that a multi-pronged approach is necessary in the treatment of high-risk ASCVD patients with elevated triglycerides.

July 29, 2021
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New spray could help heal the body after a heart attack

Unhappy with existing methods for delivering stem cells to the heart, a team of researchers has developed an exosome solution that can be sprayed through a tiny incision.

July 14, 2021

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Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

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