Study Projects 6 in 10 U.S. Women Will Develop Cardiovascular Disease by 2050
Driven by rising rates in high blood pressure, nearly 6 in 10 women in the U.S. will have some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the next 25 years, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation, the peer-reviewed, flagship journal of the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all.
Nebraska Medicine Expands Network With Addition of Clarkson Heart Center
For the last 17 years, Haysam Akkad, MD, and the team at Clarkson Heart Center have provided personalized and compassionate care to patients in our community who need the clinical expertise of interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. We are proud to announce that Clarkson Heart Center became part of the Nebraska Medicine health network on Dec. 15.
Cardiovascular Risk Factors Adversely Affect Health During and After Pregnancy
Driven by increases in health risk factors, cardiovascular-related complications during pregnancy are on the rise in the U.S., even among people with no previous heart disease, according to new study in the Circulation journal
Cardiovascular Disease in Women: Underrecognized Risk Factors and Key Considerations for Primary Care Providers
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for men and women. Yet, some female-specific risk factors often go unnoticed, creating a gap in prevention and early intervention.
When and Why to Recommend Calcium Scoring for Patients
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, yet many at-risk patients go undiagnosed until the disease has progressed. Traditional risk calculators, while useful, can sometimes overestimate or underestimate risk, leaving both doctors and patients uncertain about the right next step.
Columbus Community Hospital Introduces Respiratory Therapy Scholarship and Internship Initiative
Aspiring respiratory therapists can get a jumpstart on their career with Columbus Community Hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Scholarship/Internship Program.
Lifetime North Dakota Farmer Receives Innovative Device to Treat In-Stent Restenosis, a First at Essentia
Nearly 2,500 people in the United States die from cardiovascular disease every day, according to the American Heart Association.
Essentia Health Urges Prioritization of Heart Health
February is American Heart Month and is the perfect time to check in on your heart health, schedule an appropriate screening and consider lifestyle changes to reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease.
American Heart Association Volunteer Experts Release 2024 List of Leading Heart Disease and Stroke Research
Progress in assessing cardiovascular risk and identifying early prevention opportunities, improvements in treating heart failure, new therapies for bleeding strokes, strategies for reducing the life-threatening risks of cardiogenic shock and a growing list of the wide-ranging benefits for anti-obesity medications were among the significant scientific research developments in the fight against heart disease and stroke that emerged in 2024.
Sioux Falls Companies Step Up To Save Lives
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in South Dakota, and several companies and individuals are working hand-in-hand with the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, to change that through the 2024 Sioux Falls Heart Walk.
Effects of Smoking on Heart Free Education Series for the Community-June 27
CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with Nebraska Heart Institute, is hosting a heart-education session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
More Than Half Of U.S. Adults Don’t Know Heart Disease Is Leading Cause Of Death, Despite 100-Year Reign
More than half of people in the U.S. (51%) do not know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the country, according to a recent Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the American Heart Association in November 2023.
Recent Scientific Studies Offer Insight Into Heart And Stroke Health
The American Heart Association summarizes new, key findings from its annual scientific meetings that could help people with cardiovascular disease.
Sanford Health Recognized At Global Expo For Cardiovascular Innovation
Sanford Health physicians will present at the Annual Scientific Session & Expo of American College of Cardiology March 4 - 6 in New Orleans. The sessions are known as the most prestigious and largest cardiology scientific meetings in the world.
Importance Of Telehealth Education Continues To Grow
American Heart Association offers its gold standard education to telehealth care professionals. The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed the way health care professionals serve their patients. Over the past two years, a huge proportion of care has shifted to the virtual landscape as clinicians and patients search for a safe, reliable way to receive needed care.
New Year Marks Perfect Time To Get Your Heart Healthy At Essentia Health
Plan on making a New Year’s resolution? If so, consider incorporating the health of your heart into any 2023 commitments.