The HCPLive Cardiology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for heart disease and cardiovascular events, as well as associated diabetes, renal failure, and more...
May 2nd 2024
The April 2024 cardiology month in review spotlights FDA news and top updates from the American College of Cardiology 2024 Scientific Session.
Elevating Care for PAH: Applying Recommended Management Approaches to Maximize Outcomes
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‘REEL’ Time Patient Counseling™: Navigating the Complex Journey of Diagnosing and Managing Fabry Disease
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Managing ANCA-associated Vasculitis
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Early Life BMI Plays Role in Future Diabetes and CVD Risk, Regardless of Adult BMI
June 22nd 2021Using 24 years of follow-up data from more than 12k adolescents provides insight into the impact of childhood BMI z-scores on risk of adverse health outcomes, including development of diabetes and premature myocardial infarction, in adulthood.
Older Adults with Diabetes Twice as Likely to Use Aspirin for Prevention
June 21st 2021Using data from within NHANES from 2011-2018, investigators from Johns Hopkins University provide a comprehensive overview of the use of aspirin for primary and secondary prevention among older patients based on diabetes status.
Financial Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Equals or Exceeds Burden Imposed by Cancer
June 15th 2021A comparison of data from patients with cancer and ASCVD from a nationally representative survey suggests the financial burden of cardiovascular disease was similar to or exceeded the burden imposed by cancer.
'Metabolically Healthy' Obesity Still Puts Patients at Increased Risk of Adverse Health Outcomes
June 14th 2021Data from the UK Biobank cohort details the increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including the development of diabetes and heart failure, among patients considered to have metabolically healthy obesity.
Women with Common Endocrine Disorder at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
June 13th 2021A recent review of data from within a major European-based database indicates women with PCOS were at a 26% greater risk of major adverse cardiovascular events when compared to matched controls without polycystic ovary syndrome.
Challenges with New Care Delivery Systems in Cardiology
June 12th 2021The final slideshow in our multipart series, this slideshow examines the scope of work and conclusions from the AHA/ACC task force who tackled the topics of overcoming hurdles with new care delivery systems for the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Consensus Conference on Professionalism and Ethics.
Improving Patient Autonomy, Privacy, & Social Justice in Cardiology
June 11th 2021The fourth of 5 slideshows in our multipart series, this slideshow examines the scope of work and conclusions from the AHA/ACC task force who tackled the topics of patient autonomy, privacy, data access, and social justice in cardiology for the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Consensus Conference on Professionalism and Ethics.
Despite Awareness of Cardiovascular Risks, Many Smokers Continue Tobacco Use
June 10th 2021An analysis of survey responses from 2013-2018 indicates many patients with a history of cardiovascular disease who use tobacco continue to do so, despite being aware of the increased risk associated with smoking and tobacco use.
Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Events
June 10th 2021A comparison of women with PCOS to matched controls indicates women with PCOS were at a 26% greater risk of experiencing major adverse cardiovascular events than their counterparts without polycystic ovary syndrome.
A Need for Change: Enhancing the Well-Being of Cardiology Professionals
June 10th 2021The third of 5 slideshows included in our "A Need for Change" series, details the work of Task Force 3 from the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Consensus Conference on Professionalism and Ethics, which sought to identify shortcomings and avenues for improving the well-being of cardiologists and cardiology professionals.