Sleep Apnea http://www.acc.org/Feed?clinicalTopicID=a1739945-8182-4f30-a131-329af4510fc0 Clinical Topic Feed: Sleep Apnea en Risk of Dementia During Antihypertensive Drug Therapy /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2024/03/27/15/14/risk-of-dementia What is the effect of antihypertensive drug treatment on the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease among new users of antihypertensive medications? 1711565760000 Articles and Stories Sleep Apnea a Risk Factor For Heart Failure From Cancer Therapy /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2024/02/09/18/10/sleep-apnea-a-risk-factor-for-heart-failure-from-cancer-therapy Sleep apnea is prevalent among patients at higher risk for developing congestive heart failure (CHF) following cancer treatment and could be used as a risk factor to identify patients who would benefit from earlier treatment, according to a study being presented at ACC’s Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course. 1707502440000 Articles and Stories Sleep-Related Hypoxia, RV Dysfunction, and Survival in PAH /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2023/11/15/16/13/sleep-related-hypoxemia What is the association of sleep apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and sleep-related hypoxia with right ventricular (RV) function and survival? 1700073900000 Articles and Stories New Research Explores Innovative Drug, Diet and Delivery Options For Treating HTN /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/11/08/20/14/sat-430pm-combo-aha-2023 New research exploring “drugs, diet and delivery” options for optimizing outcomes in patients with hypertension was the focus of four late-breaking trials presented Nov. 11 at AHA 2023. 1699739520000 Articles and Stories New AFib Diagnosis Could Increase Cognitive Impairment, Including Dementia /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/10/26/14/33/New-AFib-Diagnosis-Could-Increase-Cognitive-Impairment-Including-Dementia An atrial fibrillation (AFib) diagnosis was associated with an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and progression to dementia, according to a study published Oct. 25 in JACC: Advances. 1698331020000 Articles and Stories CPAP Adherence and Risk of Recurrent CV Events /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2023/10/11/16/19/adherence-to-cpap-treatment In a population with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and established cardiovascular disease (CVD), what are the effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on cardiovascular (CV) events? 1697049360000 Articles and Stories ACC CardiaCast: Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation: What Patients Need to Know /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/09/15/17/46/cardiacast_18sep2023 In this episode, Pamela Mason, MD, FACC and Anne Kroman, DO, PhD discuss obstructive sleep apnea and how it influences atrial fibrillation (AF) management. 1695052800000 Articles and Stories Do DOACs Reduce Dementia Risk in Asian AFib Patients vs. Traditional Blood Thinners? /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/09/14/12/37/Do-DOACs-Reduce-Dementia-Risk-in-Asian-AFib-Patients-vs-Traditional-Blood-Thinners The use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) was associated with a reduction in dementia risk compared to traditional blood thinners – like warfarin – in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), particularly in Asians, according to a study published Sept. 5 in JACC: Asia. 1694695140000 Articles and Stories Consumer Wearable Devices in Cardiovascular Medicine: Key Points /Latest-in-Cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2023/08/07/16/40/consumer-wearable-health The following are key points to remember from a state-of-the-art review on consumer wearable health and fitness technology in cardiovascular (CV) medicine. 1691434320000 Articles and Stories Statement From ACC Presidents On 2024-2025 Presidential Selection /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2023/07/21/21/42/Statement-From-ACC-Presidents-On-2024-2025-Presidential-Selection As the past, current, and future Presidents of the American College of Cardiology, we are proud to congratulate Cathie Dalton Biga, MSN, FACC on her selection as ACC President for 2024-2025. 1689979080000 Articles and Stories