BIDMC CardioVascular Institute

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The CardioVascular Institute at BIDMC includes specialists in Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiac Surgery, Vascular & Endovascular Surgery. https://bidmc.org/cvi

Our @jama.com study leveraged a natural experiment to show that cutting SNAP benefits leads to ⬆️ food insecurity AND worse physical health. The One Big Beautiful Bill’s deep cuts to SNAP are especially alarming. Thanks for sharing @robcaliff.bsky.social! jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Robert Califf @robcaliff.bsky.social · last yr.

Seems like a bad idea to cause more food insecurity and physical disability. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

This week marks the 2nd anniversary of the BILH Heart Transplant Program—2 yrs of teamwork & life-saving care. One moment we’ll never forget? This spring, a patient married in the ICU before receiving a new heart. It was a moment that reminded us of what we’re working for. ❤️

Collage of a couple and decorations of their wedding in the ICU.

From JAMA Cardiology: Rural adults in the US have higher rates of cardiometabolic risk factors and cardiovascular diseases compared to urban adults, with disparities largely explained by social risk factors. #ACC25 https://ja.ma/41QUhTm

Figure 1. Cardiometabolic Risk FActors and Cardiovascular Diseases by Age in Rural and Urban Areas, 2022