Cardiac rehab attendance lower among Asian, Black and Hispanic adults at all income levels
Research Highlights:
- In a study of more than 107,000 people eligible for cardiac rehabilitation programs, Asian, Black and Hispanic adults were significantly less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation programs compared to white adults. These differences in cardiac rehabilitation participation were seen at all […]
Action needed to reduce e-cigarette use among adolescents to lower lifetime CVD risk
Statement Highlights:
- Since electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly referred to as e-cigarettes, were introduced to the market in the U.S. in the early 2000s, their use has increased substantially, particularly among adolescents, reversing years of lower rates of tobacco use in youth, […]
Cholesterol-lowering gene changes may increase the risk of cataracts
Research Highlights:
- Researchers used large-scale genotyping and exome sequencing from the UK Biobank to gain insight into the expected effects of long-term statin use on cataract risk.
- The analysis found that common genetic variants in more than 402,000 people, who were not taking statins, […]
Forever chemicals linked to hypertension in middle-aged women
Research Highlights:
- In a large, prospective study, the levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are common man-made chemicals found in water, soil, air and food, were associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure among middle-aged women.
- The study found women […]
Adult survivors of childhood cancer often undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors
Research Highlights:
- Adults who survive childhood cancer have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than other adults, yet they are nearly twice as likely to be undertreated for cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.
- This increased cardiovascular disease risk may […]
New survey: Only 6 out of 10 adults feel comfortable taking charge and giving CPR
DALLAS, June 2, 2022 — New survey findings released by the American Heart Association®, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, found that while nine out of ten  adults believe cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR will improve someone’s chance […]
Summer safety starts with CPR
American Heart Association urges the public to learn Hands Only […]
About 3 grams a day of omega-3 fatty acids may lower blood pressure, more research needed
Research Highlights:
- While there is some evidence that consuming omega-3 fatty acids in food or dietary supplements may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, the optimal amount to consume for this benefit is unclear.
- A review of dozens of studies suggests that the […]
Statement updates ambulatory blood pressure classification in children and adolescents
American Heart Association Scientific Statement
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Lifestyle changes, meds effective to prevent or delay Type 2 diabetes; no change in CVD
Research Highlights:
- Findings from the multicenter, U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS) detail the 21-year follow-up of more than 3,200 adults with prediabetes who had participated in the original Diabetes Prevention Program trial.
- The DPPOS confirmed that treatment through lifestyle interventions or the […]