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...
Gains in heart health only experienced by higher-income populations
Apr 19, 2024
The 10-year risk for cardiovascular disease remained stagnant at >8% for US adults with the lowest incomes in 1988 to 2018.
Ten-year mortality, recurrence rates decreasing after acute MI
May 04, 2022
Mortality and recurrence risks were lower for patients hospitalized in 2007 to 2009 versus those hospitalized in 1995 to 1997.
Healthier diets cut ASCVD risk by 10 percent in eight weeks
Dec 06, 2022
The results were similar for DASH or fruit and vegetable diets versus the typical American diet.