8legs: American heart association scientific sessions

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Latest CKM health push calls for unified care across heart, kidney and metabolic health at a major conference.
Experts say endothelial dysfunction and fat deposition link organs, demanding cross-disciplinary care.
The CKM Alliance is presented as a model for uniting industry, patient groups and societies.
Conversation covers successful collaborative models bridging care gaps between cardiology, nephrology and endocrinology.
Rising CKM risk makes a unified implementation solution critical, per the interviewees.
The article cites global and U.S. data showing widespread CKM risk and mortality trends.
Balachander stresses collective action among patients, communities, and policymakers.
The CKM Alliance is highlighted alongside NKF and centers of excellence as collaboration partners.
The interview emphasizes actionable, implementation-focused solutions to CKM at a policy level.
Pharmacy Times frames CKM care as a global and national priority with patient impact.

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AP reports a preliminary study found higher heart failure rates among long-term melatonin users with insomnia.
Experts caution that the study cannot prove melatonin causes heart problems; it may reflect untreated insomnia.
The study, presented at an American Heart Association meeting, has not undergone peer review.
Researchers used international electronic health records to track insomnia patients on melatonin for at least a year.
Northwestern University’s Dr. Clyde Yancy noted U.S. melatonin over-the-counter status means usage may not be recorded in studies.
Experts advise discussing melatonin use with a doctor, especially for long-term use.
The report emphasizes sleep hygiene as a key to better sleep health.
The article notes there is no evidence that melatonin should be used indefinitely.
The AP Be Well coverage positions this as a signal for more research, not a final verdict.

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Intermountain Health analyzed 40,018 patient records at risk for heart disease who had PET/CT stress tests.
Any CAC presence tripled the risk of dying from any cause over five years compared with zero CAC.
Most deaths among CAC patients were not due to cardiovascular disease, prompting new questions on CAC’s broader health link.
Researchers presented findings at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 in New Orleans.
CAC score may reflect plaque in other vessels or general health status, beyond heart risk.
Study followed patients for five years to compare CAC zero versus any CAC.
The team plans to study non-cardiovascular deaths to uncover mechanisms behind CAC’s broader prognostic value.
Researchers say CAC may have prognostic value beyond heart-related outcomes.
Study included 40,018 patients treated within Intermountain Health system.
CAC scoring used as a predictor for overall health status, not just heart risk.
Researchers aim to understand links to non-cardiovascular deaths and mechanisms.

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New study of 40,018 at-risk patients found any coronary artery calcium (CAC) linked to 2–3x higher all-cause mortality over five years.
Most deaths among CAC patients were not from cardiovascular disease, suggesting CAC reflects broader health risk.
Researchers propose CAC may mirror plaque buildup elsewhere in the body, linking CAC to non-heart health problems.
CAC scoring uses CT scans and is non-invasive, taking about 10 minutes with no special prep.
Experts aim to study non-cardiac deaths further to uncover mechanisms behind CAC’s broader prognostic value.
CAC scores could become part of a broader tool to gauge a person’s overall health in outpatient care.
The American Heart Association showcased the findings at its 2025 Scientific Sessions.
CAC tests are commonly used to predict coronary artery disease risk, now linked to broader outcomes.
Study followed patients for five years to assess mortality outcomes.
CAC testing is widely available in outpatient settings, offering potential for proactive health monitoring.

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