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Noise Pollution and MI: New Jersey Study Finds a Significant Association

Noise Pollution and MI: New Jersey Study Finds a Significant Association

March 31st 2022

ACC

ACC 2022. Approximately 5% of hospitalizations for acute MI in the state were found attributable to elevated levels of traffic noise.

American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 2, 2022

American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 2, 2022

March 31st 2022

ACC

ACC 2022. ACC late-breaking clinical trial sessions begin Sat, April 2, 2022. Our short slide shows highlight the studies of interest to primary care clinicians.

American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 4, 2022

American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 4, 2022

March 31st 2022

ACC

At ACC 2022 on Sunday, 4-2, look for studies on icosapent ethyl and alirocumab, landmark research on HFrEF, and a novel anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation.

American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 3, 2022

American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 3, 2022

March 31st 2022

ACC

At ACC 2022 on Sunday, 4-2, look for studies on icosapent ethyl and alirocumab, landmark research on HFrEF, and a novel anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation.

Depression Following Myocardial Infarction Raises Stroke Risk in US Adults

Depression Following Myocardial Infarction Raises Stroke Risk in US Adults

March 30th 2022

ACC

ACC 2022. Large study of US adults showed those with depression following MI were 50% more likely to experience a stroke than those who did not have depression.

Benefits of Exercise in CVD Risk Reduction More than Double in Anxiety, Depression

Benefits of Exercise in CVD Risk Reduction More than Double in Anxiety, Depression

March 30th 2022

ACC

ACC 2022. Exercise lowers CVD risk in part by reducing the same neurobiologic activity associated with depression and anxiety, according to study authors.

Wearables for Cardio Monitoring May Yield Inaccurate Data Based on Skin Tone

Wearables for Cardio Monitoring May Yield Inaccurate Data Based on Skin Tone

March 30th 2022

ACC

ACC 2022. A new systematic review suggests skin melanin content may impede accurate recording of heart rate and rhythm by wearable devices.

A Couple of Cups of Coffee a Day Keeps Cardiovascular Disease at Bay, Suggest New Studies

A Couple of Cups of Coffee a Day Keeps Cardiovascular Disease at Bay, Suggest New Studies

March 28th 2022

ACC

ACC.22: Findings from 3 studies show drinking 2-3 cups of coffee per day is associated with a reduced risk of CVD, abnormal heart rhythms, and mortality.

Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Significantly Reduced High Levels of Cholesterol in Phase 1 Trials

Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor Significantly Reduced High Levels of Cholesterol in Phase 1 Trials

November 18th 2021

American Heart Association

AHA 2021: New research showed MK-0616, an investigative oral PCSK9 inhibitor, was associated with a near 65% decrease in LDL-C.

First Sign of CVD in Smokers May be a Fatal MI or Stroke, New Study Finds

First Sign of CVD in Smokers May be a Fatal MI or Stroke, New Study Finds

November 17th 2021

American Heart Association

Smoking was associated with earlier onset of cardiovascular disease, by 5.1 years for men and 3.8 years for women, the new study found.