In a big win for heart patients, national guidelines to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy now include the first-of-its-kind medication – cardiac myosin inhibitors – as a first-line treatment.
A “MINI” Act Could Be Big for Patients
Game-changing medical technology is on the line.
Based on Nobel-prize winning science, genetically targeted technologies take on the proteins that cause disease. The medications are administered once or twice a year to treat rare and debilitating diseases, from Duchenne muscular dystrophy to high cholesterol.
What Price Negotiation Could Mean for New Heart Medications
When Insurers Push Heart Patients off Their Medication
Pressure’s Mounting for America’s Hypertension Crisis
Despite the range of existing treatment options, hypertension bears a growing burden on Americans and requires innovative solutions. A new policy paper from the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health, “Pressure’s Mounting,” hears cardiologists, nurses and patient advocates describe the widespread disease’s impact and the importance of individualized treatment.
Heart Health Barriers in 6 Quotes
Calling Out a “Silent Killer”
Racial Disparities Still Haunt Progress Against CVD
Cardiovascular disease stubbornly holds its place as the number one cause of death in America. But don’t be misled into thinking heart disease presents an equitable burden. It has a disproportionately high impact on Black Americans, striking them more often and more seriously, on average, than their white counterparts.
Out-of-Pocket Costs a Barrier to CVD Patients’ Treatment
Early Detection is Key to Dealing with Peripheral Artery Disease
Supporting Employees With Cardiovascular Disease Is A Smart Business Practice
The Cardiovascular Health Policy Summit in Five Quotes
New Medication Offers New Hope for Heart Patients
Landmark Discovery Could Help Patients Cut Excess Weight
Addressing Unmet Needs in Peripheral Artery Disease
CVS Caremark “Switch” Puts Heart Patients at Risk
Staying Heart Healthy Helps Everyone
The pandemic pushed the nation’s health care system to the brink. Hospitals even turned patients away during surges. It’s a terrible scenario. And it should be a wake-up call.
