Burden of heart disease considerable for American Indians, Alaska Natives
Sep 26, 2023
Half of the participants reported at least one severe cardiovascular condition; the overall mortality rate was 19.8%.
Menopausal hormone therapy use beyond 65 years beneficial
Apr 16, 2024
Use of menopausal hormone therapy beyond age 65 years is associated with risk reductions in mortality as well as specific cancers and cardiovascular diseases, according to a study published online April...
Acute cardiac event reported in 22.4 percent of seniors hospitalized with RSV
Apr 15, 2024
Risk for experiencing acute cardiac event higher for adults with underlying cardiovascular disease
Air pollution tied to cardiovascular disease deaths globally
Feb 09, 2024
Household air pollution in low-income countries doubles stroke-related deaths versus outdoor air pollution.
Salt substitution may reduce all-cause, cardiovascular mortality
Apr 08, 2024
A slight reduction was seen in major cardiovascular events; very low certainty of serious adverse events was reported.
ACC: Gamification plus financial incentives boost physical activity
Apr 11, 2024
Greatest effect seen during both the 12-month intervention and at six-month follow-up among patients at high risk for cardiovascular events
Cutting social isolation, loneliness may lower mortality in people with obesity
Jan 24, 2024
The authors say that the findings support efforts to improve social isolation and loneliness.
Depression tied to higher risk of CVD events in both men and women
Mar 15, 2024
Although significant associations are seen for both, the associations are more pronounced in women.
2,200 Is minimum number of daily steps needed to lower death, CVD risk
Mar 15, 2024
9,000 to 10,500 steps/day was associated with the lowest mortality risk, regardless of sedentary time.
Declines in CVD mortality seen from 2010 to 2019 reversed in 2020
Jan 26, 2024
From 2020 to 2022, there were 228,524 excess cardiovascular deaths, which was 9% more than expected based on earlier trends.