Hannah Dellabella

Contributing Writer https://www.thecardiologyadvisor.com

Hannah Dellabella is a freelance writer for Haymarket Media. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Purdue University and a BA in creative writing and professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University. Previously, she was the associate editor for Clinical Advisor at Haymarket Media and an assistant editor for the Haymarket Medical Network. In addition to being a medical writer, Hannah is a poet whose work has appeared in various literary journals.

All articles by Hannah Dellabella

Heart Failure

Efficacy of High-Dose Spironolactone for Decompensated HF Resistant to Loop Diuretics

Hannah Dellabella

July 29, 2019

Investigators analyzed the safety and efficacy of high-dose spironolactone to treat select patients with acute decompensated heart failure.

ACS

Single High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Measurement Identifies MI Risk

Hannah Dellabella

July 26, 2019

Investigators analyzed the use of single-measurement high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I to characterize patients at low and high risk for acute myocardial infarction.

General Cardiology

Real-World Data Show Linagliptin Is Noninferior to Glimepiride for CV Safety

Hannah Dellabella

July 26, 2019

Researchers used real-world data in an attempt to predict outcomes of the ongoing CAROLINA trial comparing linagliptin and glimepiride.

Dyslipidemia

Monogenic Familial Hypercholesterolemia Increases Premature CVD Risk

Hannah Dellabella

July 25, 2019

Investigators sought to determine whether a monogenic cause substantially increases the risk for premature cardiovascular disease in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia.

ACS

GLP-1 Infusion Did Not Reduce Elective PCI–Associated Myocardial Infarction

Hannah Dellabella

July 24, 2019

Investigators sought to determine whether glucagon-like peptide-1 decreased PCI-associated myocardial infarction during elective PCI.

Dyslipidemia

Elevated Blood Pressure, Cholesterol in Young Adulthood Increases CVD Risk

Hannah Dellabella

July 22, 2019

Investigators assessed the independent relationships between young adult exposure to risk factors and risk for cardiovascular disease later in life, taking into consideration later adult exposures.

Arrhythmia

Liver Disease History Does Not Alter Efficacy and Safety of Edoxaban in AF

Hannah Dellabella

July 18, 2019

A history of mild liver disease is associated with a higher risk for bleeding during anticoagulation therapy but does not change the relative efficacy and safety of edoxaban compared with warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.

pericarditis, cardiovascular disease, CVD

General Cardiology

HIV Infection Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke

Hannah Dellabella

July 16, 2019

Findings reinforce the importance of primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV.

General Cardiology

Negative Risk Markers for CV Events in Older Adults Identified

Hannah Dellabella

July 9, 2019

Elderly people with coronary artery calcium (CAC) of 0, CAC ≤10, low galectin-3 level, or no carotid plaque have a significantly lower risk for cardiovascular disease, according to results published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The study included participants from the BioImage study, a cohort of elderly men 55 to 80…

Dyslipidemia

High Plasma Lipoprotein(a) Levels Linked to Ischemic Stroke Risk

Hannah Dellabella

July 9, 2019

Elevated lipoprotein(a) and corresponding LPA genotypes are also associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke, although the incremental risk is less pronounced.

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