Women have about 12-year delay in onset of atherosclerosis
May 11, 2023
Women with the highest atherosclerotic burden have a higher risk for MACE than men, especially postmenopausal women.
Overall cardiovascular health score less than optimal for U.S. adults
Jun 29, 2022
Significant differences in mean overall CVH scores were based on Life’s Essential 8 by sex, age and racial/ethnic group.
Text message intervention does not up meds adherence after heart attack
May 09, 2022
The intervention was associated with small improvements in BMI <25 kg/m2 and eating at least five vegetables and two fruits/day.
Calcium supplements, mortality tied in seniors with aortic stenosis
Apr 26, 2022
Supplemental calcium with or without vitamin D is linked to increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality and aortic valve replacement.
Frail patients with nonvalvular A-Fib less likely to receive anticoagulants
Jan 03, 2022
Frail patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation also were less likely to receive a direct oral anticoagulant versus warfarin.
More physical activity is better for patients with CVD
Dec 10, 2021
The benefit of physical activity with regard to health outcomes appears to be influenced by cardiovascular health status.
Exposure to nonessential metals linked to risk for atherosclerosis
Dec 09, 2021
The odds ratios increased for subclinical atherosclerosis presence in at least one territory for arsenic, cadmium and titanium.
Guideline addresses diagnosis, evaluation of chest pain in adults
Nov 02, 2021
Chest pain can extend beyond the chest; patients experiencing chest pain or equivalent should seek medical help immediately.
Red meat tied to higher risk for ischemic heart disease
Aug 06, 2021
A meta-analysis shows a higher heart disease risk is tied to higher consumption of both processed meat and unprocessed red meat.
Air pollution, road traffic noise exposure may be linked to heart failure
Oct 06, 2021
Female nurses exposed to high levels of particulate matter2.5, nitrogen dioxide2, and road traffic noise had enhanced risk for heart failure; risks greater in those with hypertension or former smoking...