{"id":955188,"date":"2026-04-28T06:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mercks-playing-with-heart-program-teams-up-with-professional-baseball-clubs-and-baseball-legends-to-help-raise-awareness-about-ldl-c-called-bad-cholesterol-and-how-it-may\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T06:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:48:10","slug":"mercks-playing-with-heart-program-teams-up-with-professional-baseball-clubs-and-baseball-legends-to-help-raise-awareness-about-ldl-c-called-bad-cholesterol-and-how-it-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/mercks-playing-with-heart-program-teams-up-with-professional-baseball-clubs-and-baseball-legends-to-help-raise-awareness-about-ldl-c-called-bad-cholesterol-and-how-it-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Merck\u2019s Playing with Heart Program Teams Up With Professional Baseball Clubs and Baseball Legends to Help Raise Awareness About LDL-C, Called \u201cBad\u201d Cholesterol, and How It May Impact the Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Merck\u2019s Playing with Heart<\/i> Program Teams Up With Professional Baseball Clubs and Baseball Legends to Help Raise Awareness About LDL-C, Called \u201cBad\u201d Cholesterol, and How It May Impact the Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke<\/b><\/p>\n

The Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, Braves, Astros, Cardinals, Giants, Padres, and Angels are joining Merck to help educate fans about high bad cholesterol and how it may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke<\/b><\/p>\n

RAHWAY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nMerck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced a collaboration with nine professional baseball teams and former professional baseball players to launch the Playing with Heart<\/i> educational program to help educate adults about the importance of knowing their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), called \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol, number and the potential increased risk of heart attack or stroke.<\/p>\n

Playing with Heart<\/i> connects Merck\u2019s commitment to cardiovascular health with baseball, America\u2019s favorite pastime, to raise awareness and encourage adults to talk with their doctor about how lowering bad cholesterol could help lower their risk of heart attack or stroke. Visit playingwithheart.com<\/b><\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

\nEvery year it is estimated that more than 800,000 people in the U.S. have a heart attack. Plaque buildup in the arteries is a major cause of heart attacks. Over time bad cholesterol can combine with fats and other substances in the blood to create plaque. Plaque buildup can lead to blockages, ruptures, and blood clots, which may increase your risk of heart attack or stroke.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cMerck is proud to join with some of the biggest franchises in baseball and with WomenHeart for this first-of-its-kind collaboration,\u201d said Cris Regent, associate vice president, U.S. Pharma Cardiovascular and Metabolic, Merck. \u201cCardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and through Playing with Heart<\/i>, we hope to increase conversations between adults and their doctors about high bad cholesterol and the risk of heart attack or stroke.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nDuring the 2026 baseball season, the Playing with Heart <\/i>program will feature a lineup of baseball legends, clubs, and ambassadors who will share their personal stories about high bad cholesterol. Merck, along with WomenHeart patient education network, and nine professional baseball teams, will also host in-stadium events to provide education about bad cholesterol and to help encourage adults to learn more about the increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Baseball legends, clubs, and ambassadors participating in Playing with Heart<\/i> include:<\/p>\n