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Emerging Science Series - Cardiovascular Risk: From Epigenetics to Pharmacotherapy
The American Heart Association presents breaking Science News from the Emerging Science Series  webinar, held live on June 19, 2013 at Noon CDT.  View the free archived webinar , in addition to presentation slides, summary slides, and abstracts in Circulation . Genetic "off switch" linked to increased risk... more...
Posted by Alice Wolke on Science News from the American Heart Association Jun 19, 2013 12:00 PM CDT
Beta-thalassemia Major-The Heart of the Matter
Cardiovascular Function and Treatment in Beta-Thalassemia Major Heart failure (HF) is  the most common cause of death in Thalassemia Major. In patients with Beta-thalassemia Major, acute and chronic forms of heart failure require different treatment. ... more...
Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Science News from the American Heart Association Jun 17, 2013 4:41 PM CDT
New Free Editor's Picks for July from ATVB
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology     Paradoxical Association of Enhanced Cholesterol Efflux With Increased Incident Cardiovascular Risks Abstract | Free Full Text | PDF | Data Supplement more...
Posted by Stacey Sims on Journal Highlights Jun 14, 2013 1:51 PM CDT
New Free Editor's Picks for June from Circulation Research
Circulation Research   In this issue of Circulation Research . . . Luong et al discover how the enzyme Cezanne reduces ischemia-reperfusion injury . Ramirez et al identify a microRNA that reduces cholesterol export from macrophages as well as the body. de Aguiar Vallim et al independently identify... more...
Posted by Stacey Sims on Journal Highlights Jun 13, 2013 2:53 PM CDT
New Features from Circulation Research: Classics and Image Gallery
Introducing Circulation Research Classics and Image Gallery The Editors of Circulation Research are pleased to announce two new additions to our ever expanding list of journal and website features: Circulation Research Classics and Image Gallery . Circulation Research Classics To mark the 60th birthday of Circulation Research... more...
Posted by Stacey Sims on Journal Highlights Jun 7, 2013 1:05 PM CDT
2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure
Recommendations for initial and serial evaluation in HF Treatment of Stages A to D Comprehensive guide for the hospitalized HF patient Read the full article in Circulation Circulation. 2013: published online before print June 5, 2013, 10.1161/CIR.0b013e31829e8776 ... more...
Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Science News from the American Heart Association Jun 5, 2013 1:09 PM CDT
New Free Editor's Picks from ATVB
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology   Loss of Function of Parathyroid Hormone Receptor 1 Induces Notch-Dependent Aortic Defects During Zebrafish Vascular Development Abstract | Free Full Text | PDF | Data Supplement more...
Posted by Stacey Sims on Journal Highlights Jun 4, 2013 3:07 PM CDT
Hypertension Leads to the Development of Brain Lesions
High Blood Pressure and Cerebral White Matter Lesion Progression in the General Population White matter lesions have been shown to increase the risk of dementia and stroke.  High blood pressure is an important factor in the development of small-vessel disease. ... more...
Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Science News from the American Heart Association Jun 3, 2013 1:37 PM CDT
Top Scientific Advances in CVD in Older Populations
The Cardiovascular Disease in Older Populations Committee, a joint-committee out of American Heart Association's Council on Clinical Cardiology and Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing  recently picked what they consider some of the top advancements made in the field of CVD in older populations. more...
Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Science News from the American Heart Association May 30, 2013 5:11 PM CDT
New Free Article Exchange from Kidney International
Free Reading for HBPR and Kidney Council Members Kidney International is providing information and free articles specifically of interest to readers of Hypertension and American Heart Association members of the Council on High Blood Pressure Research and the Council on Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease.  The following free articles... more...
Posted by Stacey Sims on Journal Highlights May 28, 2013 3:07 PM CDT
New Free Editor's Picks from Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging
Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging   Identification of Therapeutic Benefit from Revascularization in Patients With Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction: Inducible Ischemia Versus Hibernating Myocardium Abstract | Full Text | PDF Comprehensive Validation of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance... more...
Posted by Stacey Sims on Journal Highlights May 24, 2013 3:55 PM CDT
New Free Editor's Picks from Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes Walking Impairment Questionnaire Improves Mortality Risk Prediction Models in a High-Risk Cohort Independent of Peripheral Arterial Disease Status Abstract | Full Text | PDF Patterns of Emergency Medical Services Use and Its Association With Timely Stroke Treatment: Findings From Get... more...
Posted by Stacey Sims on Journal Highlights May 24, 2013 10:04 AM CDT
Forecasting the Future of Stroke in the United States
The burden of Stroke is projected to double for each decade over the age of 55 years. Between 2012 and 2030 total direct annual stroke-related medical costs are expected to rise from $71.55 billion to $183.13 billion. This paper outlines the importance of implementing highly effective preventive, acute care and... more...
Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Science News from the American Heart Association May 22, 2013 2:15 PM CDT
New Free Editor's Picks for the New Issue!
Circulation: Heart  Failure Echocardiography-Guided Left Ventricular Lead Placement for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Results of the Speckle Tracking Assisted Resynchronization Therapy for Electrode Region Trial Abstract | Full Text | PDF Influence of Crossover on Mortality in a Randomized Study of Revascularization in... more...
Posted by Stacey Sims on Journal Highlights May 21, 2013 4:59 PM CDT
Clinical Competence in Coronary Artery Interventional Procedures
ACCF/AHA/SCAI 2013 Update of the Clinical Competence Statement on Coronary Artery Interventional Procedures Analysis of link between institutional activity level and success rates in PCI Recommendations for operator proficiency and institutional program quality ... more...
Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Science News from the American Heart Association May 20, 2013 3:00 PM CDT
Women in CVD: Non-invasive CVD Risk Stratification in Women
Session III B: Women in CVD Non-invasive CVD Risk Stratification in Women Susmita Parashar, MD, MPH Emory University, Atlanta, GA Presentation slides QCOR13 on the PON more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 17, 2013 11:42 AM CDT
Women in CVD: Update on Guidelines in Primary Prevention of CVD in Women
Concurrent III Session B: Women in CVD Update on Guidelines in Primary Prevention of CVD in Women Elizabeth A. Jackson, MD, MPH University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Presentation slides QCOR13 on the PON more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 17, 2013 11:37 AM CDT
Electronic Health Records and Research: Newer Developments in EHRs and Research
Plenary III: Electronic Health Records and Research Newer Developments in EHRs and Research Stephan Fihn, MD Department of Veterans Affairs, Seattle, Washington Presentation slides QCOR13 on the PON more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 17, 2013 11:29 AM CDT
Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program Participation and Clinical Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries
Concurrent Session I B: Oral Abstracts on Stroke Topics Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Program Participation and Clinical Outcomes for Medicare Beneficiaries Sarah Song Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL Presentation slides QCOR13 on the PON more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 16, 2013 2:28 PM CDT
Plenary I: Less is More - CMS Quality Programs, Coverage, and Evidence
Plenary I: Less is More CMS Quality Programs, Coverage, and Evidence Patrick H. Conway, MD, MSc Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Washington DC Presentation slides QCOR13 on the PON more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 16, 2013 2:26 PM CDT
Nursing Pre-Conference Workshop: The Science of Cardiovascular Science and Safety
Nursing Pre-Conference Workshop: The Science of Cardiovascular Science and Safety Sustaining Quality Improvements and Measuring Effectiveness Nancy Albert, PhD, FAHA Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland OH Presentation Slides QCOR13 on the PON more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 15, 2013 2:09 PM CDT
Quality and Patient-reported Health Status
Cardiovascular Health: The Importance of Measuring Patient-Reported Health Status Helping people live better longer is a key health care goal. Patient-reported health status predicts other health outcomes, informs clinical decisions, helps to target resources, and... more...
Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Science News from the American Heart Association May 13, 2013 3:06 PM CDT
Your Health's Best Friend: Pet Ownership and Cardiovascular Risk
Pet Ownership and Cardiovascular Risk Role of pets and CVD risk Effective stress reduction Increased physical activity Read the full article in Circulation Circulation . 2013: published online before print May 9, 2013,... more...
Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Science News from the American Heart Association May 10, 2013 1:38 PM CDT
Forecasting the Impact of Heart Failure in the United States
  Heart failure incidence is expected to climb and costs more than double over the next 20 years due to an aging U.S. population. By 2030, heart failure could cost every U.S. taxpayer $244 per year. ... more...
Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Science News from the American Heart Association May 9, 2013 12:13 PM CDT
ATVB13: Identifying Novel Genetic Determinants of Hemostatic Balance
Dr. David Ginsburg ATVB Distinguished Speaker Identifying Novel Genetic Determinants of Hemostatic Balance Presentation Slides  Video Interview more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 3, 2013 12:44 PM CDT
ATVB13: II-Genetic and Molecular Determinants of Angiogenesis and Lymphangiogenesis
II-Genetic and Molecular Determinants of Angiogenesis and Lymphangiogenesis   Guiding Development of Blood and Lymphatic Vessels Anne Eichmann, PhD, MSc Yale Univ. School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Presentation slides ATVB 2013 on the PON more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 1, 2013 8:07 PM CDT
ATVB13: Session: D-Contemporary Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Session: D-Contemporary Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease Comprehensive Care of the PAD Patient: Incorporating the Latest Evidence and Practice Guidelines into Clinical Vascular Practice Dr. Heather Gornik, FAHA Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH Presentation slides ATVB 2013 on the PON more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 1, 2013 8:04 PM CDT
ATVB13: Session: Aortic and Carotid Artery Disease
Session: Aortic and Carotid Artery Disease Array-based Profiling Reveals Biomarker and Therapeutic Potential for Different microRNAs in Patients with Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis Lars Maegefessel Karolinka Inst., Stockholm, Sweden Presenation Slides ATVB 2013 on the PON ' more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 1, 2013 8:01 PM CDT
ATVB13: Session: I D-Contemporary Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Session: I D-Contemporary Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease The Association Between Erythrocyte n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (n-3 PUFAs) Content and Inflammation in Male Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Marlene Grenon UCSF, San Francisco, CA Presentation slides ATVB13 on the PON more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 1, 2013 11:50 AM CDT
ATVB13: Session: I C-Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vessel Wall
Session: I C-Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Vessel Wall  T Cell Functions in a Novel Antigen-specific Experimentally-induced Model of Atherosclerosis Harley Y. Tse Wayne State Univ., Detroit, MI Presentation slides ATVB13 on the PON more...
Posted by PON Editor on Science News from the American Heart Association May 1, 2013 11:45 AM CDT
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