Cardiovascular news

Here are some recent cardiovascular news articles and updates:

Breaking News

• New Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Heart Disease: A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that exposure to air pollution can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. (Source: CNN)
• FDA Approves New Blood Thinner for Atrial Fibrillation: The FDA has approved a new blood thinner, called Savaysa, for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation. (Source: MedPage Today)
• New Guidelines for High Blood Pressure Diagnosis Released: The American Heart Association has released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure, which recommend a more personalized approach to treatment. (Source: AHA News)

Research Updates

• Study Finds Exercise May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Failure: A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that regular exercise may help reduce the risk of heart failure in older adults. (Source: JACC)
• New Research Highlights Importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Heart Health: A study published in the Journal of Lipid Research found that omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation and improve cardiovascular health. (Source: JLR)
• Study Finds Link Between Sleep Apnea and Increased Risk of Heart Disease: A study published in the journal Sleep found that sleep apnea may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. (Source: Sleep)

Clinical Trials

• New Trial Evaluates Efficacy of Gene Therapy for Heart Failure: A new clinical trial is underway to evaluate the efficacy of a gene therapy for heart failure, which uses a virus to deliver a gene that helps the heart pump more efficiently. (Source: Science Daily)
• Trial Finds New Blood Pressure Medication Effective in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk: A clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that a new blood pressure medication, called aliskiren, was effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension. (Source: NEJM)
• New Trial Evaluates Efficacy of Stem Cell Therapy for Heart Disease: A new clinical trial is underway to evaluate the efficacy of stem cell therapy for heart disease, which uses stem cells to repair damaged heart tissue. (Source: Medical News Today)

Public Health

• New Campaign Aims to Reduce Salt Intake and Lower Blood Pressure: A new public health campaign, called the "Salt Reduction Initiative," aims to reduce salt intake and lower blood pressure in the United States. (Source: CDC)
• Study Finds Link Between Food Insecurity and Increased Risk of Heart Disease: A study published in the journal Circulation found that food insecurity may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. (Source: Circulation)
• New Guidelines for Physical Activity Released: The World Health Organization has released new guidelines for physical activity, which recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week. (Source: WHO)