American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2023
Johns Hopkins heart experts recap sessions from the 2023 meeting.
A Confluence of Risk: Navigating the Intersection of Cardiovascular, Kidney and Metabolic Health
Recent research identifies a strong connection between chronic kidney disease and heart disease, known as cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome. Dr. Chiadi Ndumele discusses how these conditions together may result in pre-mature death.Digital Health Intervention for Atrial Fibrillation Management
Dr. Nino Isakadze shares how a comprehensive, multi-component intervention using digital health technology can improve outcomes for patients living with atrial fibrillation.
New research reveals internal mammary artery skeletonization, a surgical technique, helps reduce chances of serious chest wound infection after heart bypass surgery in patients with diabetes.
A new study reveals high levels of Lipoprotein(a) are twice as likely to contribute to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in Black patients compared to White patients.
New research identifies protein MMP7 is associated with future risk of high blood pressure. Dr. Lena Mathews discusses the importance of studying proteins in the blood, and how this could potentially lead to new drug targets for the prevention ...
Associations Between Hysterectomy and Incident Metabolic Syndrome
Women who have a hysterectomy are at an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions contributing to heart disease, according to new research. Dr. Erin Michos explains the connections.