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Medscape
2 days ago
- Health
- Medscape
Cardiology Groups Position HF as Preventable Disease
Two leading cardiology groups have joined forces to position heart failure as a preventable condition, encouraging clinicians to recognize and manage key risk factors decades before symptoms appear. The joint statement, from the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) and the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC), calls the prevention of heart failure a lifelong endeavor that begins with the identification of early risk factors and lifestyle modification and extends throughout the care of patients with advanced disease. In this way, clinicians can help lessen hospitalizations, enhance patients' quality of life, and improve survival of the condition, which affects nearly 7 million American adults — according to the US CDC — and leads to more than 450,000 deaths per year in this country. The lifetime risk for developing heart failure is substantial, with approximately 1 in 4 Americans expected to develop the disease under current trends. While advances in medications and device-based therapies have improved care, mortality from the condition continues to rise and is projected to reach more than 11 million Americans by 2050, according to the HFSA. Clinical diagnostics such as blood and urine tests can reveal early signs of stress on the heart and kidneys, according to the new statement. These tests will allow patients to benefit from timely intervention, often with therapies that not only help manage symptoms but that can slow or reverse progression of the disease. Martha Gulati, MD, MS 'The new HFSA–ASPC statement on heart failure prevention is both timely and urgently needed,' said Martha Gulati, MD, MS, a co-author of the document and associate director of the Preventive and Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at the Smidt Heart Institute in Los Angeles. 'With more than 6 million Americans living with heart failure — and numbers projected to rise sharply in the coming decades — we must shift our focus from treating advanced disease to preventing it altogether. This statement provides a roadmap for clinicians and healthcare systems to address risk factors early, reduce disparities, and change the trajectory of this growing public health crisis.' Gulati called the statement 'a wake-up call' for clinicians who 'need to break down silos' between preventive cardiology and care for heart failure and create seamless strategies to identify and manage risks earlier. 'What we are witnessing is the beginning of a paradigm shift in how we approach cardiovascular care—one that moves us from episodic, siloed disease management to proactive, whole-person care anchored in prevention,' she said. Spurring Integrated Care A goal of the new initiative is greater reimbursement for preventive services — including cardiac rehabilitation, nutrition counseling, and behavioral support — which have historically been underutilized yet are critical for sustainable health improvement. The shift also promotes integrated models of care, which connect primary care with cardiology and subspecialties like nephrology and endocrinology. Anuradha Lala-Trindade, MD Nearly 80% of US adults meet the criteria for stages A/B heart failure, and the traditional focus on late-stage treatment has not stopped the increase in the prevalence of or mortality from the disease, according to Anuradha 'Anu' Lala-Trindade, MD, a co-author of the statement and an associate professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. In addition to stressing earlier identification and intervention, the statement's authors encouraged broadening the lens beyond traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity to include sex-specific differences, genetic predisposition, environmental exposures, and lifestyle determinants to health. High blood pressure, found in nearly half of all US adults, is the number one preventable risk factor for a number of cardiovascular diseases — including heart failure — as well as kidney disease, cognitive decline, and dementia, according to a new guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. To control high blood pressure, patients are encouraged to make lifestyle changes and take medications as appropriate, and clinicians are encouraged to use the PREVENT risk calculator to estimate a patient's risk for cardiovascular disease and tailor treatment as warranted. The assessment considers measures of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health. Lala-Trindade noted that the statement on heart failure 'is a call to action for us to move towards integrated models of care where the whole person is prioritized rather than different organ systems and disease processes being siloed. It delivers a unified, practical framework that clinicians can apply today: integrating cardiovascular, metabolic, and kidney health to bend the heart failure curve. Its impact is far-reaching and if implemented widely, quality of life can be preserved and longevity extended for millions.' Gulati has served on a data and safety monitoring board for Merck and serves on advisory boards for Medtronic, Bayer, and New Amsterdam. Lala-Trindade receives research support or honoraria from Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Cordio, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Zoll, WhiteSwell, Abiomed, and Sequana Medical.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Heart Failure Society of America and American Society for Preventive Cardiology Joint Statement Calls for a Shift in Heart Failure Prevention and Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart failure affects more than 6 million Americans and is projected to reach over 11 million by 2050. Despite therapeutic advances, nearly 1 in 4 patients are readmitted within 30 days of discharge and 1 in 5 dies within a year. The economic burden exceeds $30 billion annually, representing a growing national health crisis, one that demands a new approach. For the first time, a joint scientific statement from the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) and the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) places prevention at the forefront of heart failure care, marking a pivotal shift in how the field approaches the disease. Jointly published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure (JCF) and the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology, "The Continuum of Prevention and Heart Failure in Cardiovascular Medicine" provides an integrated framework of preventive strategies across all stages of heart failure, regardless of ejection fraction, from risk identification in healthy individuals to secondary prevention in those with established disease, and even tertiary strategies in patients with advanced therapies such as LVADs or heart transplants. The statement reframes heart failure as a preventable condition rather than an inevitable outcome, calling for clinicians to identify and manage risk factors earlier, even decades before symptoms arise. For patients, this means heart failure prevention begins not in the hospital, but at routine health visits, through strategies like blood pressure control, glucose management, weight loss, genetic risk screening, and lifestyle interventions. This is the first national roadmap to formally link preventive cardiology with heart failure management, emphasizing a collaborative, multidisciplinary model. "This is a wake-up call for the field," said Martha Gulati, MD, MS, co-lead author. "We need to break down silos between preventive cardiology and heart failure care and create seamless strategies to identify and manage risk earlier. This needs to be a part of cardiovascular disease prevention." "Prevention in heart failure isn't a phase—it's a mindset. It applies not only before the onset of disease but continues after diagnosis and even following heart replacement therapy. At every stage, prevention ensures we care for the whole person, not just the failing heart," added Anuradha Lala, MD, co-chair. "This joint statement equips clinicians with a roadmap for early intervention, team-based care, and emerging tools to improve outcomes." Key Highlights from the Statement: Expanded Focus on Risk Factors: Emphasizes both traditional risks, such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, and emerging drivers including sex-specific (e.g., hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, premature menopause), genetic, environmental, and social determinants of health. Lifespan-Based Prevention Framework: Advocates for prevention strategies across all stages of heart failure, from at-risk individuals to those with advanced therapies. Use of Innovative Tools: Supports incorporation of biomarkers, polygenic risk scores, and AI-based models to improve early detection and risk stratification. Team-Based Care Models: Promotes multidisciplinary collaboration across specialties to deliver coordinated, preventive cardiovascular care. Holistic Approach to Prevention: Stresses the role of lifestyle, nutrition, cardiac rehab, psychological health, and equity-driven care in improving outcomes. The statement urges institutions and clinicians to adopt a prevention-first mindset to curb the growing burden of heart failure. The Continuum of Prevention and Heart Failure in Cardiovascular Medicine: A Joint Statement from the Heart Failure Society of America and the American Society for Preventive Cardiology is available online in the JCF at In addition to reviewing the guidance found within The Continuum of Prevention and Heart Failure in Cardiovascular Medicine: A Joint Statement from the Heart Failure Society of America and the American Society for Preventive Cardiology, clinicians can use the Top Take-Home Messages slide deck, designed by the statement's lead author, as a quick reference guide, available on the website. View all HFSA published scientific statements, guidelines and other clinical documents. About the Heart Failure Society of America The Heart Failure Society of America, Inc. (HFSA) represents the first organized effort by heart failure experts from the Americas to provide a forum for all those interested in heart function, heart failure, and congestive heart failure (CHF) research and patient care. The mission of HFSA is to provide a platform to improve and expand heart failure care through collaboration, education, innovation, research, and advocacy. HFSA members include physicians, scientists, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, trainees, other healthcare workers and patients. For more information, visit About the Journal of Cardiac Failure The Journal of Cardiac Failure (JCF) publishes the highest quality science in the field of heart failure with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, mentorship, multidisciplinary partnerships, and patient-centeredness. Published papers span original investigator-initiated work to state-of-the-art reviews, guidelines and scientific statements, expert perspectives, early career and trainee spotlight pieces, patient and patient-partner narratives. JCF also emphasizes the power of language and prioritizes innovative approaches to dissemination of published work to reach and impact the broader heart failure community. About the American Society for Preventive Cardiology When the ASPC was founded in 1985, its members were academic physicians and educators, including frequent recipients of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Preventive Cardiology Academic Award (PCAA). The organization's goals were to develop programs that enhanced basic and clinical education, and to initiate and expand interdisciplinary clinical services and research initiatives in preventive cardiology. In 2009, the goals of the organization became broader. Membership has grown to more than 1,400 academic and clinical practitioners as the ASPC seeks to represent the increasingly multidisciplinary group of health care providers (including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, dieticians, and other allied health care specialists) along with researchers who share an interest in and passion for preventive cardiology. The mission of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology is to provide a framework for the educational interests of health care providers to promote the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The specific goals of the organization are to organize and conduct professional educational programs to emphasize the processes of risk factor identification and intervention based on the most rigorous basic, clinical, and population science. Objectives to achieve these goals include stand-alone CME/CE and non-CME/CE programs on CVD prevention, and partnerships with other professional groups to present and promote CME/CE and non-CME/CE programs on CVD prevention and to enhance opportunities for preventive cardiology at all levels of professional development. Media Contact: Laura Poko, 301-798-4493, ext. 226, lpoko@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Heart Failure Society of America
Press and Journal
21-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Inside the incredible £2m Aberdeen granite mansion with indoor pool and gym for sale
An incredible granite mansion on one of Aberdeen's most desirable streets has been listed for sale — and just wait until you see inside. The property, known as Kimberley, is situated on Rubislaw Den North in the West End of the city. It was built in 1908 for Patrick Cooper, an advocate in Aberdeen who had invested in the Kimberley diamond mine in South Africa. Now known as the Big Hole, the diamond mine proved lucrative for more than 150 years. The mansion spans four floors with a huge modern extension at the back which includes the main highlight — the indoor swimming pool. Kimberley is listed on ASPC for £2 million. Entry is to the side of the mansion, with most of the ground floor dedicated to bedrooms. The entrance hall is wood-panelled, with a mirrored ceiling. There are two front-facing bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms, and a study off the entrance hall. Towards the rear is the master bedroom with a bay window overlooking the back garden, a large dressing area and another en suite bathroom. Housed within the rear extension is the truly impressive kitchen/dining/garden room – a massive and airy space that features floor-to-ceiling windows. An Arabescato Corchia marble media wall with built-in fireplace provides an area of the room for relaxation. There is Carrara marble flooring throughout with Louboutin red supporting columns, as well as an integrated sound system operated by an app which also serves the gym, pool and master bedroom. The kitchen is decked out in white cabinets with Arabescato Corchia marble worktops and a central island. Located off the kitchen area is a prep kitchen. Heading downstairs, there are several living spaces. These include the games room and snug, as well as a utility room, brick-lined wine cellar and wet room. Within the rear extension there is a gym with plenty of space for several pieces of kit, with access to the outdoors. Through the gym is the indoor pool area, finished with porcelain tiled flooring, a picture window with granite cills and a seating area overlooking the garden patio. Heading up to the second floor, you are greeted by the ornate upper landing. On this floor there are three further bedrooms, two shower rooms and a utility room. There is also another kitchen, dining room and lounge. As you head further upstairs, the third floor offers an additional bedroom with en suite. And should you wish to climb even further, there is the opportunity to expand into the attic space. From the dining room, there is access to the large rooftop terrace, with granite flooring and tempered glass panels. There is a separate detached granite coach house with space for four cars. There is access to upper accommodation comprising a sitting room, office and kitchen with shower room. The property is accessed via two steel remote-controlled gates from Rubislaw Den North, which lead onto an extensive driveway that features black pillar lighting and gives access to the house and coach house. Double gates lead to the fully enclosed rear garden, which consists mainly of lawn flanked by mature trees, shrubs and bushes. An extensive patio area is finished in granite flagstones and offers a substantial space for entertaining and alfresco dining. A tree house is located at the foot of the garden along with two storage sheds — one with power and water – an additional large shed with power and light, and log storage. The foot of the garden takes you to a gate giving access to the exclusive 'Den'.
Press and Journal
04-05-2025
- General
- Press and Journal
Stunning home renovation near Inverurie is a labour of love for Matthew and Caroline
Who: Matthew Maddox, 55, a structural engineer, and his wife Caroline, 53, a social worker, plus their three dogs and chickens. Their two sons, Darren, 31, and Callum, 29, have flown the nest. What: Pinjarra, a stunning, detached two-storey house set within a beautiful Victorian walled garden. Where: Within the Logie Estate, a mile away from Pitcaple and six miles north of Inverurie. 'Prior to Pinjarra we lived in a detached house at Beechwood Place just off Skene Road in Westhill but we desired an increase in garden space and privacy. After many months of searching, we saw the property advertised on the ASPC property website. We soon realised the house would require some refurbishment, but its setting won us over as it enjoys the best of both worlds. The property is close enough to Inverurie, Huntly and Oldmeldrum for shopping and entertainment, while the home itself enjoys a peaceful setting. We also loved the walled garden as it's an oasis of calm and tranquillity, with enough space to enjoy hobbies and activities like gardening or dog agility. And the fields outside the walled garden offered more space for further pursuits. Also, the house is located within the Logie Estate so there are many woodland areas and paths that you can walk with your dog or go for a jog. Caroline's father Archie Clark was also living with us and working up here so the house allowed for us all to have our own space. So we moved into the property in 2011. The old house was a dark, inward-looking property with external stairs to the front door on the first floor. As a result, we knew the entire house would need completely rebuilt internally. The complete remodelling and build, from start to finish, took about five years. We decided to stay in the property while these works took place so we could contribute to the evolving design and manage the build. The work was completed by a local builder called Peter Krasjuk who worked with us for years to complete the project. As part of the renovation, we moved stairs and installed new bathrooms and a new kitchen. Also, the front of the house was opened up to provide panoramic views of Bennachie and the surrounding area. Skylights were added where needed to maximise the natural light. As well as this, the house was completely re-wired, re-roofed and the windows were re-glazed plus a new more efficient heating boiler was added. Inside, the property has two living rooms, five bedrooms, three of which are ensuite, as well as a kitchen/dining room. In addition, there is a family bathroom, a mezzanine viewing platform with views of Bennachie and the Mither Tap plus a utility room and conservatory. There is also an integral double garage with an automatic door and access to the hallway. Outside, there's a sunroom/an outside office with power, a lean-to greenhouse, a gardener's shed and an extensive outside decking area for entertaining or just relaxing. In terms of interiors, we wanted to create a feeling of space and light. So we opted for light coloured paints and maximised the windows and the light in the design. Most of the paint we used was from Laura Ashley as well as our curtains. We also got curtain fabric from Lorna Syson and Johnstons of Elgin. In terms of furniture we went to Andersons of Inverurie, Sterling Furniture and Laura Ashley while our kitchen is from Drumoak Kitchens. For us, the greatest challenge during our renovation was living in an ongoing project. It can cause frustrations at times with the endless cleaning, however, living in a worksite also allowed us to be available when decisions needed to be made. We also had the peaceful countryside on our doorstep too which really helped us during Covid. Reflecting on our renovation, in hindsight, we could have spent less money and shortened the renovation/ development duration if we had moved out while the work took place. But we had dogs and numerous chickens, so it was easier to stay put, and we are happy with the approach we adopted. Overall, we love our home, especially the fabulous views and the spacious feeling of the house which complements the spacious surroundings of garden area. There is nothing to compare with the garden in summer as you can relax in a calm and peaceful environment, close to nature. Whether it's pottering in the garden and greenhouse or relaxing or entertaining in the outside sun house, the garden is the perfect escape. In winter, the house becomes the centre of activity, with the wide, wood burning stove providing a cosy feeling. A house can evolve and be developed in time however our house in Westhill taught us that you can renovate a house, but you can't alter the plot so if you are not happy with the garden then it's better to move. Throughout our renovation, we found it important to live in the space first to gain an understanding of the light and how you use the house before making any firm plans or modifications. This helped us to develop an understanding of how we wanted the space to work for us and allowed us to generate ideas on how to achieve it.' Pinjarra, Pitcaple, Inverurie, is currently under offer with the estate agent Kellas. For more information check out the website And if you enjoyed this story, you may also like: Michelle and Alan give Maud property an amazing makeover
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Program Announcement for Annual ASPC Congress on CVD Prevention August 2025
Detailed Program Agenda Released for 2025 Scientific Sessions KINGWOOD, Texas, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The ASPC announces details of a full program of events to be held at their annual Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, scheduled for August 1-3, 2025, at the Omni Hotel at the Seaport in Boston, MA. A new pre-conference course – ASPC Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Training Academy – is being offered to clinicians in training as a one-day comprehensive program designed to provide participants with a thorough introduction to preventive cardiology and will be held on Thu., July 31. This program was offered on an application process earlier this year. Selected applicants will be hosted by the ASPC for the duration of the Congress following the Training Academy. ASPC President, Dr. Michael Shapiro shares 'The launch of the ASPC Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Training Academy represents a critical step forward in shaping the next generation of preventive cardiologists. Our goal is to provide trainees with the foundational knowledge, clinical tools, and mentorship they need to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care. This program embodies the ASPC's unwavering commitment to advancing the science and practice of prevention by investing in future leaders.' The main ASPC 2025 Scientific Sessions program includes diverse content with international experts, honorees in the field of prevention, and a record number of abstracts in the poster hall! The three ASPC honorees are: ASPC is looking forward to honoring these awardees during the opening session of the Congress on Friday, August 1 from 8:00 – 9:05 AM. The ASPC will collaborate with the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) to discuss Advances in Lipoprotein(a) Management during Session 3 on Friday, Augus 1 from 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM. Three rousing debates will be featured during Session 5 on Friday, August 1 from 1:30 – 3:30 PM and additional debates will continue on Saturday, August 2 during Session 6 from 9:00 – 10:30 AM: Other features of the Annual Congress on CVD Prevention include oral abstract presentations and over 200 abstract posters, expert theaters and symposia presented by industry sponsors, sunrise yoga, and an exhibit hall featuring 25+ preventive cardiology related organizations. Detailed program agenda for the Congress on CVD Prevention is available at The ASPC's mission is to promote the prevention of cardiovascular disease, advocate for the preservation of cardiovascular health, and disseminate high-quality, evidence-based information through the education of healthcare clinicians and their patients. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The American Society for Preventive Cardiology
