June 2021

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Below is the latest edition of "News and Notes" from Kentucky's Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Task Force. If you have announcements or news you would like to include in the next edition, please email them to my contact information below with any specific instructions. As always, please feel free to forward this issue to your networks and colleagues.

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David Davis

Communications Coordinator

Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Program

Kentucky Department for Public Health

david.davis2@ky.gov

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Stroke (MAY 18) – Utilization of 911 Services in Kentucky During COVID-19

Holidays and National Observances:

June

Men’s Health Month
- 2021 Toolkit
1-7 CPR and AED Awareness Week
14-20 - Men’s Health Week
14 – Flag Day
18 - Wear Blue Friday
20 – Summer Solstice (First day of summer)
20 - Father’s Day

July 2020

4 - Independence Day

Current News:

Article Series

CardioBreak - Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine from Crystal Phend and Nicole Lou of MedPage Today.

(May 24) – Post-Vax Myocarditis Scare; Left Main Bifurcation PCI; Arrhythmogenic 2016 Election?
(May 17) – Pacemaker Interference Warning; Religious Fasting and CVD; Toothpick in the Heart
(May 10) – COVID Vax & Myocarditis; Ejection Fractions on EKG; Southerners Still Unwell
(May 4) – Entresto Falls in PARADISE-MI; Old Biomarkers, New Tricks; DeepFake ECGs
(APR 27) – ECG Flags COVID Mortality; ICDs & Depression; Pre-Conception Test for Heart Disease?

Weekly Health News Quiz from MedPage Today.

(May 22) – Vaccines in Health Workers; Aspirin to Prevent CVD
(May 15) – Where Do Vaccinated People Still Need Masks?
(May 8) – Ecstasy Could Ease Which Psych Condition?
(May 1) – FDA Came Down Hard on What Type of Cigarettes?
(APR 24) – How Did Pregnant Women Fare After COVID Shot?

Online Articles

AFib (MAY 4) – Could High-Dose Fish Oil Raise Odds for AFib? Medicine Net article by HealthDay Reporter Amy Norton.
AFib (MAY 4) – Study: High-dose fish oil may raise A-fib risk in heart patients. UPI article by HealthDay News Reporter, Amy Norton.
Atherosclerosis (MAY 12) – PET promises new approaches in detecting atherosclerosis. AuntMinnie article by Will Morton.
Blood Pressure (MAY 25) – Intensive Systolic BP Control Reduced MACE, Mortality. Cardiology Advisor article.
Blood Pressure (MAY 24) – Inequities in Hypertension Care Magnified by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Cardiology Advisor article by Jessica Nye, PhD.
Blood Pressure (MAY 21) – Final SPRINT data confirm lower BP is better. MDedge Cardiology News article by Megan Brooks.
Blood Pressure (MAY 18) – Common Medications Linked to Increased Blood Pressure. Cardiology Advisor article.
Blood Pressure (MAY 12) – Antidepressants, other common medications linked to high blood pressure. Innovate Healthcare article by Michael Walter.
Blood Pressure (MAY 12) – Consider Medication for Persistent Stage 1 Hypertension at 6 Months. Endocrinology Advisor article.
Blood Pressure (MAY 12) – Hypertension tied to higher risk for HF, AF in patients with no history of CVD. Healio Cardiology today article by Anthony Vecchione.
Blood Pressure (MAY 12) – USPSTF Reaffirms Benefit of Hypertension Screening for Adults. Endocrinology Advisor article.
Blood Pressure (MAY 10) – Are You Taking a Med That's Raising Your Blood Pressure? Medicine Net article by Amy Norton, HealthDay Reporter.
Blood Pressure (MAY 6) – Hypertension worsened by commonly used prescription meds. MDedge Cardiology News article by Mitchel L. Zoler, PhD.
Blood Pressure (MAY 4) – In stage 1 hypertension, medication feasible if BP goal not met after lifestyle changes. Healio Cardiology today article by Anthony Vecchione.
Blood Pressure (MAY 3) – AHA issues new advice on managing stage 1 hypertension. MDedge Cardiology News article by Megan Brooks.
Blood Pressure (APR 29) – Management of Stage 1 Hypertension in Adults With a Low 10-Year Risk for Cardiovascular Disease: Filling a Guidance Gap: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.
Blood Pressure (APR 21) – Blood pressure readings: Why higher at home? Mayo Clinic article.
Cardiac Rehab (MAY 17) – Tailored, earlier cardiac rehab program shows physical, emotional benefits for heart failure patients. National Institutes of Health News Release.
Cardiology (MAY 3) – Most-read news of April: CV impact of COVID-19, vegetarian diet and more. Healio and Cardiology Today have compiled a list of the most-read cardiology news of April 2021.
Cholesterol (MAY 21) – Fish Oil Products: Do The Serving Sizes Add Up to Cholesterol Benefits? Endocrinology Advisor article by Cassandra Pardini, PharmD.
Cholesterol (MAY 14) – Doctors prescribe fewer statins in the afternoon. MDedge Cardiology News article by Fran Lowry.
Cholesterol (MAY 13) – Dose–Response Association between High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol and Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies. Preventing Chronic Disease article from CDC.
Cholesterol (MAY 13) – Vegetarians have better cholesterol levels, and more, than meat eaters. MDedge Cardiology News article by Becky McCall.
COVID-19 (MAY 24) – AHA reassures myocarditis rare after COVID vaccination, benefits overwhelm risks. MDedge article by Megan Brooks.
COVID-9 (MAY 3) – Admission Systolic BP Helps Predict COVID-19 Hospitalization Outcomes. Cardiology Advisor article by Brandon May.
CVD (MAY 21) – ‘Structural racism’ reflected in regional cardiovascular death rates. Medical News Today article by Jeanna D. Smiley. Fact checked by Harriet Pike, Ph.D.
CVD (MAY 21) – Leisure-time physical activity does not boost CV risk prediction performance. Healio Cardiology today article by Anthony Vecchione.
CVD (MAY 21) – Less Than Six Hours of Sleep Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Risk. Cardiology Advisor article.
CVD (MAY 20) – CPAP May Cut Cardiac Events in Some At-Risk Apnea Patients. MedPage Today article by Salynn Boyles.
CVD (MAY 20) – Myocardial ischemia. Mayo Clinic article.
CVD (MAY 20) – Preventive Statin Initiation Reduces STEMI Risk as Initial Manifestation of CVD. Cardiology Advisor article.
CVD (MAY 18) – High Prevalence of CV Risk Factors in Young Black Women. Cardiology Advisor article.
CVD (MAY 18) – Low- or High-Dose, Aspirin Brings Similar Protection against Heart Disease: Study. Medicine Net article,
CVD (MAY 17) – New STRENGTH analysis puts spotlight on CV impact of omega-3 fatty acids. Healio Cardiology today article by Regina Schaffer. Perspective from Pradeep Natarajan, MD.
CVD (MAY 16) – Commission Outlines Plan for Global Fight against CVD in Women. Medscape article by Megan Brooks.
CVD (MAY 16) – Prediabetes confers elevated risk for major adverse CV events. Healio Cardiology today article by Anthony Vecchione.
CVD (MAY 15) – Baby Aspirin on Par With Full Dose to Prevent Repeat Heart Events. MedPage Today article by Crystal Phend.
CVD (MAY 12) – Coffee intake may be driven by cardiovascular symptoms. MDedge Cardiology News article by Fran Lowry.
CVD (MAY 12) – Greater pulse pressure among smokers may help explain ties between smoking, CVD risk. Healio Cardiology today article by Erin T. Welsh, MA.
CVD (MAY 11) – Socioeconomic status linked to well-being, risk profiles in atherosclerotic CVD. Healio Cardiology today article by Erin T. Welsh, MA.
CVD (MAY 8) – Twice a Week Consumption of Sardine May Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Study. Medical Dialogues article by Medha.
CVD (MAY 7) – Low bone mineral density predictor of ASCVD in women. Healio Cardiology today article by Anthony Vecchione.
CVD (MAY 6) – Bone Density Scans and Cardiovascular Disease: Two Birds, One Stone? MedPage Today article by Nicole Lou.
CVD (MAY 6) – Food Access and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Metropolitan Atlanta Census Tracts with Residents at Low Risk and High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: The Morehouse–Emory Cardiovascular Center for Health Equity Study. Preventing Chronic Disease article from CDC.
CVD (MAY 5) – Antihypertensive medication confers lower CV event rates regardless of CVD, BP history. Healio Cardiology today article by Anthony Vecchione. Perspective from Wanpen Vongpatanasin, MD.
CVD (MAY 5) – 'Prediabetes' Raises Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke. HealthDay article by Robert Preidt.
CVD (APR 30) – Antihypertensive medication confers lower CV event rates regardless of CVD, BP history. Healio Cardiology today article by Anthony Vecchione.
CVD (APR 23) – Even a Little Belly Fat Ups Heart Disease Risk. Medicine Net article by HealthDay Reporter Amy Norton.
Diabetes (MAY 4) – Long-Term BP Variability Linked to Cardiovascular Mortality in T2D. Cardiology Advisor article by Jessica Nye, PhD.
Health Literacy (MAY 6) – Infographic: Updating Health Literacy for Healthy People 2030. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice article. Direct link to infographic.
Health Literacy (MAY 6) – Updating Health Literacy for Healthy People 2030. Podcast on Sound Cloud from JPHMPDirect.
Health Literacy (APR 26) – Taking a Holistic Look at Well-Being and Health Literacy. Everyday Health article by Abby Ellin.
Heart Attack (MAY 7) – 'Atypical' Heart Attack Symptoms You Need to Know. Medicine Net article by Robert Preidt.
Heart Attack (MAY 7) – Atypical MI symptoms tied to negative outcomes, lower odds of emergency response. Healio Cardiology today article by Anthony Vecchione.
Heart Attack (MAY 6) – Men with chest pain receive faster, more medical attention than women. Science Daily article.
Heart Disease (MAY 25) – The more drinking, the higher the risk of heart disease, especially in those genetically predisposed. MDedge Cardiology News article by Heidi Splete.
Heart Disease (MAY 21) – Heart health: Not all omega-3s are equal. Medical News Today article by James Kingsland. Fact checked by Alexandra Sanfins, Ph.D.
Heart Disease (MAY 21) – Women Who Reach Menopause Before Age 40 Face Higher Risk for Future Heart Disease. Everyday Health article by Becky Upham.
Heart Disease (MAY 4) – USPSTF Still Not Swayed on Vitamins to Prevent Heart Disease, Cancer. MedPage Today article by Nicole Lou.
Heart Failure (MAY 18) – New Heart Failure Noted in Younger Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19. Cardiology Advisor article.
Heart Failure (MAY 17) – Everything to know about end stage heart failure. Medical News Today article by Jennifer Huizen. Medically reviewed by Dr. Payal Kohli, M.D., FACC.
Heart Failure (MAY 17) – Personalized Rehab Helpful in Heart Failure Patients. MedPage Today article by Ed Susman.
Heart Failure (MAY 17) – Stubborn Gaps in Heart Failure Persist Despite Clinician Education, Feedback. MedPage Today article by Nicole Lou.
Heart Failure (MAY 16) – REHAB-HF: Rehabilitation program improves physical function in older adults with HF. Healio Cardiology today article by Anthony Vecchione. Perspective from James Januzzi Jr., MD, FACC, FESC. Perspective from Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA, FACC, FAHA.
Heart Failure (MAY 14) – Depression Common with Heart Failure and Cancer. Medicine Net article.
Heart Failure (MAY 12) – Factors Predictive of Outcomes in Comorbid Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure. Cardiology Advisor article by Emily Pond.
Heart Health (MAY 26) – The DASH Diet Good for Total Heart Health. Medicine Net article by Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporters.
Heart Health (MAY 25) – Fat Around Your Heart Is Especially Deadly. Medicine Net article.
Heart Health (MAY 7) – How a Little Alcohol Might Help the Heart. Medicine Net article by Robert Preidt.
Heart Health (MAY 5) – What's the Right Amount of Sleep for a Healthy Heart? Medicine Net article by Dennis Thompson, HealthDay Reporter.
Heart Health (APR 27) – New Heart Health Guidelines Focus on Belly Fat, Not Just Body Weight. Everyday Health article by Lisa Rapaport.
Stroke (MAY 25) – Endovascular Therapy Studied for Stroke Due to Basilar-Artery Occlusion. Cardiology Advisor article.
Stroke (MAY 24) – 2021 Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Guideline from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. AHA Journal article.
Stroke (MAY 24) – Risk of second stroke can be reduced with prevention efforts based on cause of first stroke. American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Clinical Practice Guideline.
Stroke (MAY 20) – COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Global Decline in Hospitalizations for Stroke, IV Thrombolysis. Cardiology Advisor article by Jessica Nye, PhD.
Stroke (MAY 13) – Elevated BMI in adolescence tied to future ischemic stroke risk. Healio Cardiology today article by Anthony Vecchione.
Stroke (MAY 12) – Increased Stroke Risk in Younger Adults During the Convalescent Phase of COVID-19. Cardiology Advisor article by Amit Akirov, MD.
Stroke (MAY 6) – Stroke clinical trials under enroll women, due in part to upper age limits. Healio Cardiology today article by Maria Marabito.
Stroke (MAY 5) – Nerve stimulation helps restore arm function after stroke. Medical News Today article by Robby Berman. Fact checked by Jessica Beake, Ph.D.
Stroke (MAY 3) – Brain Bleeds Double the Risk of Arterial Ischemic Events. MedPage Today article by Kate Kneisel.
Stroke (MAY 3) – This Is How Much Every Second Counts in Stroke Thrombectomy. MedPage Today article by Nicole Lou.

Podcasts

American Heart Association Podcasts on SoundCloud

(MAY 5) – Patient Provider Relationships
(MAY 5) – Tackling ASCVD Through Lifestyle Modifications
(MAY 5) – Managing & Understanding Cholesterol For ASCVD
(MAY 5) – What It Means To Have ASCVD

CHFS Community Podcast

(MAY 24) – Episode 28 - Secretary Eric Friedlander Interviews Marnie Mountjoy
(APR 27) – Episode 26 - Secretary Friedlander Interviews Wes Duke

Health Literacy Out Loud:

(MAY 1) – Patient Authors of Research Studies (HLOL #211)
(APR 1) – Talking about Patient Education Practice Guidelines for Health Professionals (HLOL #210)

MedPage Today search TTHealthWatch! PodMed Double T Podcasts. Weekly Medical Podcast by Rick Lange, MD, Texas Tech; Elizabeth Tracey, Johns Hopkins Medicine.

(MAY 22) – Vaccines in Health Workers; Aspirin to Prevent CVD
(MAY 15) – NSAIDs and Severe COVID; New Asthma Antibody
(MAY 8) – Post-Vax Adverse Events; Blood Groups and Disease
(MAY 1) – Hypertension Guidelines; Ongoing COVID Symptoms
(APR 24) – Repeat COVID in Marines; Activity and Hearing Loss

Partner Newsletters -
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American Journal of Public Health (AJPH)

Volume 111 Issue 6 (June 2021, pp. 982-1168).
Volume 111 Issue 5 (May 2021, pp. 758-973).

The Bridge – Kentucky’s Connection to Rural Health Issues from the Kentucky Office of Rural Health (KORH)

Spring 2021
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CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) (Weekly) 2021

May 21, 2021 / No. 20
May 14, 2021 / No. 19
May 7, 2021 / No. 18
April 30, 2021 / No. 17

Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology (DAIC) Current Archive Bi-Monthly

May-June 2021
March-April 2021

Health Communication Science Digest (Monthly)

May 2021 (Vol. 13, Issue 5e)
April 2021 (Vol. 12, Issue 4e)

The Journal of Clinical Hypertension. (Monthly)

Volume 23, Issue 5 Pages: 899-1095 May 2021
Volume 23, Issue 4 April 2021

Million Hearts e-update (Bi-Monthly)

Spring 2021
Special Edition: The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension

NIH News in Health (Monthly) Archive

May 2021
April 2021

Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) – PCNA eNews delivered on the 4^th of the month

May 2021
April 2021

World Heart News from World Heart Federation emailed last Thursday of the month

April 2021

Tools / Resources:

Documents

Physical Activity (APR) – Make Every Move Count. 1-pager from AHA for Move More Month.

Toolkits

SMBP (JAN 21) – Hypertension Screening & Control. Value Transformation Framework. From the National Association of Community Health Centers.

Websites

CVD (MAY 24) – World Heart Federation website. Our new website reflects this goal, by offering an easy-to-use, accessible platform with clear and engaging information on CVD-related topics and issues.
Exercise (APR 5) – Move More Together At Home Workouts. YouTube channel from the American Heart Association. Invite your family and friends and get moving with us and some of our favorite exercise motivators. #MoveMore
Nutrition (APR) – DASH Eating Plan. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute webpage. FREE Resources.
Stroke (MAY 24) – 2021 Guideline for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack. American Heart Association webpage.
Stroke (MAY 24) – Preventing another Stroke. American Stroke Association patient education webpage.
Stroke (MAY 20) – Stroke Also called: Brain attack, CVA. Medline Plus webpage.

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KHDSP Task Force Strategic Map and Plan 2020-2023

Mission Statement
Improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health for all Kentuckians.

Overarching Strategies

Cultivate and expand collaboration and partnerships to enhance community and clinical
linkages.
Target health care systems and providers, worksites, schools, communities, and disparate
populations.
Expand data information exchange and quality improvement.
Conduct process and outcome evaluation.

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