Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health

The Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health: Improving Cardiovascular Care Through Public Policy

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Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. A key risk factor is high cholesterol—specifically, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL), cholesterol.

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Bill Mayweather was diagnosed with #amyloidosis, a rare heart disease. In the video below, he underscores the importance of innovative treatments for people living with rare conditions.

Policies like the #MINIAct aim to increase access to these therapies and help make healthier futures possible for those who need them most.

Watch to learn more and take action by signing the letter desk today: https://t.co/zDTpNfefxF

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Current U.S. guidelines do not measure toward a cholesterol goal. That needs to change.

#MeasureWhatMatters & sign the petition today: https://t.co/J9UWT4C1og

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Heart disease remains the number one killer in the United States.

Black Americans in particular face higher rates of cardiovascular disease and incur worse health outcomes.

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#DYK? #AFib is the most common type of treated heart arrhythmia.

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#DYK? #Statins are highly effective at lowering cholesterol but prescribing them does not guarantee that LDL-C is adequately managed. Current NCQA and CMS measures, which equate statin prescription with control, overlook these realities.

It's time to change that! Read more: https://t.co/EMZxRZ8OXN

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It's #CPRAwarenessMonth! DYK? 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals; 90% of them being fatal.

Every second counts and having access to training and easily-used technology, such as AEDs, can mean the difference between life and death.

Learn more this #CPRAM: https://t.co/AxGpfDZEIM

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#DYK? #HCM can lead to heart failure and ventricular arrhythmias.

Watch to learn more: https://t.co/8pxOfzfBaG

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John Woods, a renowned chef from Mississippi, dealt with sudden and recurrent hypertensive crises. When his doctor told him about renal denervation, he was finally able to manage his condition.

Watch to learn more this #HypertensionAwarenessMonth: https://t.co/1YjjDz21cj

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#Hypertension is a common condition. But when it comes to managing it, each patient's struggle can be different.

Watch to learn more during #HypertensionAwarenessMonth: https://t.co/mQgy4nkhzF

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#DYK? Rural patients face more barriers and have higher rates of #hypertension.

Learn more this #HypertensionAwarenessMonth: https://t.co/UZ6QUX2dA4

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A single number can be the difference between a heart attack and a healthy future.

Sign the petition and tell @CMSGov to #MeasureWhatMatters: https://t.co/MkM12sJAS9

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People with #hypertension need options, support and access to the treatment that works best for them.

Watch to learn more this #HypertensionAwarenessMonth: https://t.co/0J3zQk79hR

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It's #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth!

Hear from patient advocate Jennifer L. as she speaks on her experience with #hypertension and the effect it had on her mental health.

Watch to learn more: https://t.co/wW2iHK4hIv

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Today at The Hill’s “Protecting Patients from America’s No. 1 Killer” policy summit, Family Heart Ambassador Katelyn N. and Dr. Seth Martin joined the “Measure What Matters” panel to discuss how better LDL-C quality measures are needed to help improve cardiovascular outcomes.

The conversation reflects the focus of our new policy brief, created by the Family Heart Foundation in partnership with the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health, calling for updated cholesterol quality measures that better support LDL-C testing, treatment, and outcomes. #KnowLDL @advcardiohealth

Read the brief: https://t.co/dAGuFp0q92

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@RepDonDavis @RepTenney @FamilyHeartFdn @blackheartassoc That's a wrap! Thank you for following along at this year's Policy Summit.

Special thank you to @thehill and speakers for the lively and informational discussions.

Stay tuned for upcoming content from the Summit!

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Kicking off the policy summit with @thehill, highlighting the importance of raising awareness for #HeartDisease. Follow along below for insights on lively discussions about policy, innovation and better access to care 🔽

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@RepDonDavis @RepTenney @FamilyHeartFdn @blackheartassoc "We have the ability to cure cardiovascular diseases, we shouldn’t shy away from it."

Richard Kovacs, MD, talks about how the future of cardiovascular care relies on innovation, access and equity.