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American Heart Association 2016 Scientific Sessions
The American Heart Association (AHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. From its founding in 1924, the nonprofit organization has expanded to include more than 22.5 million volunteers and promoters dedicated to innovative research, stronger public health policies, and critical tools and information in an effort to reduce disbility and deaths caused by cardiovascular issues.
The AHA’s annual Scientific Sessions attracts almost 18,000 professional attendees from more than 100 countries. The scope and quality of the scientific exchange make Scientific Sessions the premier cardiovascular research and instructional meeting in the world.
Held in New Orleans, LA, from November 12-16, the 2016 AHA Scientific Sessions featured 5000 sessions with 1000 invited faculty, who discussed cutting-edge cardiovascular clinical practice from basic, clinical, population, and translational perspectives.
One of the most highly anticipated topics presented at the meeting was the results of the PRECISION study, which investigated the relative safety of different nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in high-cardiovascular-risk patients. A presentation focusing on an older subset of patients from the Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation-3 (HOPE-3) trial also generated interest concerning the relation of statins and memory loss.
Effect of Statins, BP Therapy on Cognition in Older Adults: HOPE-3 Substudy
One study at the conference analyzed a subset of older patients from the Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation-3 (HOPE-3) trial
Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults With Coronary Heart Disease
One presentation at the AHA meeting sought to uncover the prevalence of PIM use over time in coronary heart disease patients.
Self-Detection of Atrial Fibrillation in Aged Population
Researchers hypothesized about the feasibility of self-palpation screening of AF in an older population.
Yoga for Older, Hypertensive Adults: Better Than Walking?
One researcher presented her study of the effect yoga may have on CV indices in older adults with stage I hypertension.
Grip Strength and Cognition Indicative of Postdischarge HF Outcomes After Hospitalization
Investigators presented research that aimed to determine the combined utility of cognitive function and handgrip strength assessment for posthospitalization risk stratification.
Older Women at Higher Risk for Fluid Retention: Age, Gender Independent Risk Factors
Researchers sought to assess the impact of fluid distribution using multifrequency bioimpedance analysis in the community-based population.
