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Topic: American Heart Association
High out-of-pocket costs can make lifesaving medications out of reach for millions of Americans with Cardiovascular Disease
November 26, 2019 | 
Dallas, TX – One in 8 adults with common heart diseases and stroke skip taking medications, delay filling prescriptions or take lower doses than prescribed because of concerns about cost, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
“The out-of-pocket cost of medications is a huge issue for millions of high-risk patients with cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, stroke, angina and other conditions,” Khurram Nasir, M.D., M.P.H., M.Sc., senior author of the study, chief of the division of cardiovascular prevention and wellness and co-director of the Center for Outcomes Research at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in Texas.
Not taking medications as prescribed because of cost is 3 times more common in people under 65 years of age than in older people covered by Medicare. (American Heart Association)
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American Heart Association reports U.S. Food and Drug Administration Delays Plan to Lower Nicotine Levels in Traditional Cigarettes
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a list of regulations it plans to work on in 2020, omitted from that list was a regulation to reduce nicotine levels in traditional cigarettes. That regulation was initially announced by former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb in 2017.
American Heart Association calls on U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action to reduce the scourge of tobacco use in this country.
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House Committee Approves Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
Washington, D.C. – The American Heart Association released the following statement following the House Energy and Commerce mark-up and approval of H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019:
“We are pleased the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act passed through the Energy and Commerce Committee today”
Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act passes through the Energy and Commerce Committee.
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American Heart Association says New Market Research showcases need for re-training Health Care Workforce on Blood Pressure Measurement
Chicago, IL – With nearly half of U.S. adults living with high blood pressure, today, the American Medical Association (AMA) and American Heart Association (AHA) announced new survey results emphasizing the need for health care professionals to receive consistent and frequent re-training in measuring blood pressure (BP).
About half of health care providers surveyed said they haven’t had re-training in blood pressure measurement after leaving professional school. (American Heart Association)
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American Heart Association says New structural heart disease initiative aims to extend and improve patients’ lives
Philadelphia, PA – Millions of people are living with structural heart disease in the United States, and many may be unaware or lack effective diagnoses and treatments. It is with these patients in mind that today, the American Heart Association® is announcing a new quality improvement initiative.
With support from Edwards Lifesciences, the patient-centered initiative is dedicated to effective identification and appropriate treatment with an initial focus on a prevalent structural heart disease, aortic stenosis.
Together with support of Edwards Lifesciences, the American Heart Association’s initiative addresses need for improvements in identification of patients with aortic stenosis and adherence to treatment guidelines. (American Heart Association)
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American Heart Association says Too many Patients receive Mitral Valve Replacement when Repair is Safer
Philadelphia, PA – While clinical guidelines recommend mitral valve repair over replacement, too many patients who would benefit from repair receive replacement valves, with higher rates of death or complications within five years after surgery.
In an effort to combat this, the Mitral Foundation and the American Heart Association® today launched a joint recognition program to identify, recognize and promote the nation’s recognized medical centers for mitral valve repair surgery.
The mitral valve is a valve that lets blood flow from one chamber of the heart, the left atrium, to another called the left ventricle. In mitral valve prolapse, part of the mitral valve slips backward loosely into the chamber called the left atrium. (American Heart Association)
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American Heart Association says Vaping Industry faces a triple threat: Science, Advocacy, Community Action
Philadelphia, PA – The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization devoted to a world of longer, healthier lives, today announced an aggressive, three-pronged initiative involving research, policy advocacy and youth activation intended to urgently address the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use.
The initiative, launched as 1 in 4 high school students nationwide report using e-cigarettes, has three central components.
American Heart Association announces sweeping research investment, policy advocacy fund and youth activation campaign demanding “Big Vape” to #QuitLying (American Heart Association)
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American Heart Association reports Artificial Intelligence examining ECGs predicts Irregular Heartbeat, Death Risk
Dallas, TX – According to two preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 — November 16th-18th in Philadelphia, artificial intelligence can examine electrocardiogram (ECG) test results, a common medical test, to pinpoint patients at higher risk of developing a potentially dangerous irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or of dying within the next year.
Scientists trained a computer (a neural network or artificial intelligence) to evaluate electrocardiograms (ECGs) to predict which patients are likely to develop an irregular heartbeat – even when doctors interpreted the test results as normal. (American Heart Association)
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American Heart Association says E-cigarettes take serious toll on Heart Health, Not Safer than Traditional Cigarettes
Dallas, TX – According to new research that will be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019, November 16th-18th in Philadelphia, E-cigarette use takes a serious toll on heart health — a big concern given the high prevalence of e-cigarettes and perception of e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes.
E-cigarettes negatively impact the heart’s blood flow — possibly more chronically so than traditional cigarettes. (American Heart Association)
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American Heart Association reports Cannabis may be linked to Strokes, Heart Rhythm disturbances in Young People
Dallas, TX – Frequent cannabis (marijuana) use among young people was linked to an increased risk of stroke and people diagnosed with cannabis use disorder were more likely to be hospitalized for heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias), according to two new preliminary studies to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 — November 16th -18th in Philadelphia.
Young people who reported using cannabis frequently had higher risk of having a stroke, according to a Virginia study. (American Heart Association)
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