Drinking coffee may be associated with reduced Risk of Heart Failure and Stroke
November 25, 2017
Anaheim, CA – Drinking coffee may be associated with a decreased risk of developing heart failure or having stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2017, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in cardiovascular science for researchers and clinicians.
Researchers used machine learning to analyze data from the long-running Framingham Heart Study, which includes information about what people eat and their cardiovascular health.
Compared to people who didn’t drink coffee, each cup of coffee a person drank resulted in a 7% lower risk of stroke and a 8% lower risk of heart failure. (American Heart Association)
Many drugs can cause or worsen heart failure, cautions new statement
July 12, 2016
American Heart Association Scientific Statement
Dallas, TX – Commonly used medications and nutritional supplements may cause or worsen heart failure, according to the first scientific statement from the American Heart Association to provide guidance on avoiding drug-drug or drug-condition interactions for people with heart failure.
The statement provides comprehensive information about specific drugs and “natural” remedies that may have serious unintended consequences for heart failure patients.
Patients with heart failure should consult with a health professional before starting or stopping any medication. (American Heart Association)
American Heart Association says Cost, Fear, Lack of Information may limit CPR usage for Urban Minorities
September 16, 2013
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Dallas, TX – Cost, fear and a lack of information are barriers for minorities in urban communities to learn and perform CPR, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Hands-Only™ CPR. (American Heart Association)
