Working night shift may up risk for atrial fibrillation
Aug 30, 2021
The risk increased for both current and long-term exposure to night shift work regardless of a genetic risk for atrial fibrillation.
Days of extreme heat linked to increased risk for ED visits
Dec 01, 2021
The risk increased for emergency department visits for any cause and for heat-related illness, renal disease and mental disorders.
SGLT2is, SGLT2i/GLP-1RA may prevent CV events in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Feb 17, 2022
Current use of SGLT2is, GLP-1RAs, and their combination associated with significantly reduced risk of heart failure events
AHA: Type of fat consumed may affect risk for stroke
Nov 09, 2021
Dietary intake of vegetable, polyunsaturated fat was linked to lower stroke risk; dietary intake of nondairy animal fat was linked to higher stroke risk.
USPSTF: Do not start low-dose aspirin to prevent CVD in 60+
Apr 26, 2022
For those aged 40 to 59 years, the decision to initiate low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of CVD should be individualized.
Heart surgery patients may not need opioids at home
Dec 27, 2021
Older age, longer length of hospital stay and undergoing surgery during the past three months of the study were independent predictors of discharge without an opioid prescription.
Cardiovascular risk factors tied to depression risk in older adults
Apr 14, 2022
The findings were particularly strong in older women.
Magnets in consumer electronics can interfere with medical devices
Aug 26, 2021
In close proximity (1 to 11 mm), static magnetic fields created by iPhone 12, Apple Watch 6 models can interfere with pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators.
Polypill cuts cardiovascular event risk in seniors with recent MI
Aug 30, 2022
A polypill comprising aspirin, ramipril and atorvastatin is effective for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults.
FDA reduces recommended salt levels in Americans’ food
Oct 13, 2021
The new, voluntary guideline aims to reduce average sodium intake from 3,400 to 3,000 mg per day in the next 2.5 years.