Tag Archives: cardiovascular disease

TUM and Harvard study shows obesity drugs cut risk of death or hospitalization in HFpEF patients by more than 40 percent

(IN BRIEF) A study by the Technical University of Munich and Harvard Medical School has shown that obesity drugs semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) reduce the risk of hospitalization or death in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection … Read the full press release

New research presented at ESC Congress shows low fitness and age drive higher risk of early arrhythmias in healthy adults

(IN BRIEF) Research presented at ESC Congress 2025 has shown that low fitness and older age independently increase the risk of arrhythmias in otherwise healthy adults. The study of 1,151 participants aged 40–65 revealed that reduced aerobic capacity was strongly … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki study shows hormone therapy lowers heart disease risk in women with history of pre-eclampsia

(IN BRIEF) A doctoral study at the University of Helsinki shows that women with a history of pre-eclampsia face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular disease later in life, but hormone therapy used during menopause can help reduce this risk while … Read the full press release

Novartis to present 19 new studies in cardiovascular disease at ESC Congress 2025 highlighting Entresto, Leqvio, pelacarsen and abelacimab

(IN BRIEF) Novartis will present 19 abstracts at the 2025 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Madrid, showcasing new findings across its cardiovascular portfolio. Key highlights include two VictORION studies on Leqvio’s impact on quality of life and its … Read the full press release

Study shows daily step increases and faster walking reduce cardiovascular risks in people with high blood pressure

(IN BRIEF) A large-scale study of more than 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that walking more steps daily, even below 10,000, and increasing walking pace can significantly reduce the risk of heart and vascular problems. Each extra … Read the full press release

Technical University of Munich Researchers Discover Mechanism Behind Female-Specific Aging Health Conditions

(IN BRIEF) A team at the Technical University of Munich has uncovered a potential new explanation for sex-based differences in age-related diseases. Their study found that as female mice age, genes on the silenced second X chromosome become active again. … Read the full press release

Roche Unveils AI-Powered Chest Pain Triage Algorithm to Streamline Emergency Cardiac Care

(IN BRIEF) Roche has launched a CE-marked Chest Pain Triage algorithm developed with Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg to improve emergency diagnosis of chest pain. Integrated into the navify® Algorithm Suite, the tool uses high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing and ESC guidelines to support … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool-Led EU Project DORIAN GRAY Unveils AI-Driven Strategies to Bridge Heart and Brain Health

(IN BRIEF) The EU-funded DORIAN GRAY project, with the University of Liverpool as a key scientific partner, is set to explore the link between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Despite one in three CVD patients experiencing MCI, … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Cardiology Data: DT4H Launches a Secure, AI-Driven Toolbox for Patient Care

(IN BRIEF) The DataTools4Heart (DT4H) project, funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Framework, has successfully concluded its initial development phase and is set to achieve major milestones in 2025. Focused on enhancing the lifestyle of cardiovascular disease patients, DT4H … Read the full press release

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025: Milan Set to Host a Groundbreaking Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025 Congress will be held in Milan from 3 to 5 April 2025 and is organized by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, part of the ESC. The event will feature over 120 sessions … Read the full press release

Groundbreaking InflammAge Biomarker Revolutionizes Non-Invasive Aging and Inflammation Assessment

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative study led by Bayer and Hurdle, in partnership with top academic institutions including the University of Birmingham and the University of Edinburgh, has introduced and validated InflammAge—a novel, non-invasive saliva-based biomarker that quantifies systemic chronic inflammation, … Read the full press release

Bayer Supports Personalized Cardiovascular Risk Assessment with New Research on Aspirin and Ultrasound Tools

(IN BRIEF) Recent studies suggest that current cardiovascular risk assessment methods may be inadequate and call for a more personalized approach. Tools like carotid ultrasound offer promising solutions for more precise evaluations, enabling targeted interventions such as aspirin therapy, which … Read the full press release

Finnish Study Reveals Maternal Genetic Influence on Adult Heart Health

(IN BRIEF) The Finnish study led by Taru Tukiainen explores the link between prenatal growth conditions and adult cardiovascular health. Contrary to previous theories suggesting maternal nutrition as the primary factor, the research suggests that maternal genetic factors influencing fetal … Read the full press release

NextGen Initiative: Advancing Cardiovascular Healthcare Through AI-Personalized Therapies

(IN BRIEF) The NextGen project, funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe program with €7.6 million, has commenced in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Led by a 21-member consortium including the European Society of Cardiology, the project aims to personalize therapies for patients … Read the full press release

Global Study Challenges Advice on High-Fat Dairy Foods in Healthy Diet

(IN BRIEF) A global diet study published in the European Heart Journal challenges the conventional advice of limiting high-fat dairy foods. The study, conducted in 80 countries across all inhabited continents, found that diets emphasizing fruit, vegetables, dairy (mainly whole-fat), … Read the full press release

Study: Minimising red meat and processed foods can reduce heart attack and stroke risks in patients with cardiovascular disease

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reveals that a high-quality diet that emphasises whole foods and minimises packaged and processed foods reduces the likelihood of having a heart attack or stroke. The study, … Read the full press release

Ozone pollution causes substantial hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke

(IN BRIEF) The European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), has published a new study revealing that surpassing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) ozone limit is associated with significant increases in hospital admissions for heart … Read the full press release

European Commission funded project YOUNG 50 aimed at preventing cardiovascular disease risk factors in people aged 50 launches in Luxembourg, Lithuania and Romania

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 29-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), a public biomedical research organisation, has announced that a project called YOUNG 50 and funded by the European Commission launches in Luxembourg with the aim to screen and … Read the full press release

Sanofi launches more impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy

Accelerating projects on access to medicines, support for vulnerable communities, environmental conservation, and diversity and inclusion Creation of Sanofi Global Health, global nonprofit unit to provide 40 of the world’s poorest countries access to 30 essential medicines (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 7-Apr-2021 — … Read the full press release

MEDIS medical imaging systems acquires Advanced Medical Imaging Development S.r.l. (AMID) and secures further investment from Van Herk Ventures

MEDIS medical imaging systems acquires Advanced Medical Imaging Development S.r.l. (AMID) and secures further investment from Van Herk Ventures

(PRESS RELEASE) LEIDEN, Netherlands, 11-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — MEDIS, a leading developer and supplier of software applications for image-based diagnosis and quantitative assessment of cardiovascular disease, today announced that it acquired Advanced Medical Imaging Development S.r.l. (AMID), a developer and … Read the full press release