Investigators discussed four studies that suggested a link between oral contraceptives (OCs) and carotid and femoral atherosclerosis, an increased susceptibility to smoking as a risk factor for STEMI, increased risk of complications associated with ICDs and further data on the effects of HRT. more
Energy drinks increase BP, heart rate
Researchers at Wayne State University, Detroit, report that a popular energy drink increased heart rates by 5 BPM to 7 BPM and increased systolic blood pressure by 10 mm Hg in healthy young volunteers who drank 500 mL (two cans) per day for seven days. more
Early findings show safety of hypertension vaccine
An early trial may suggest the safety and tolerability of a vaccine to treat hypertension. more
Therapy, risk stratification for arrhythmia addressed in Late-Breaking trials
The Late-Breaking Clinical Trials session on Monday concentrated on therapy for serious arrhythmias in patients with potential electrophysiological dysfunction and on risk stratification to predict sudden death in patients with structural heart disease who have atrial fibrillation. more
A leading expert on global inequalities in health care challenged the American Heart Association to take the lead in reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease worldwide.
“Providing cardiovascular care to populations in developing countries is one of our primary challenges,” said Stephen MacMahon, D.Sc., Ph.D., during the annual Paul Dudley White International Lecture.
“The American Heart Association could play a critical role. There is a real need for leadership, and the AHA could provide that leadership,” said Dr. MacMahon, professor of cardiovascular medicine at the University of Sydney.
“The growing burden of cardiovascular disease in middle- and low-income countries is largely unknown,” Dr. MacMahon said.
Between 2000 and 2020, the toll from cardiovascular disease in the developed world is expected to grow from 5 million to 6 million deaths a year. In the developing world, the cardiovascular toll will jump from 10 million a year to 19 million a year over the same period. more
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Scientific Sessions Daily News is published daily during Scientific Sessions, November 4-7, 2007.