Black-white disparities persist for cardiovascular mortality
Aug 03, 2022
Two studies show increased cardiovascular mortality for Black versus white adults in a nationwide analysis and the MESA sample.
USPSTF still says individualize decision for diet, exercise counseling
Jul 26, 2022
“When determining which patients might benefit from counseling interventions, healthcare professionals should consider the patient’s goals and motivations, activity and ability,” a task...
Antiseizure treatment explored in comatose cardiac arrest survivors
Feb 25, 2022
A strategy to suppress rhythmic and periodic EEG patterns did not improve neurologic outcomes at three months.
Rates of adverse events lower with pixaban for A-fib in older adults
Jul 20, 2021
Apixaban was the only direct oral anticoagulant linked to lower adverse event rates than warfarin for patients with atrial fibrillation across frailty levels.
USPSTF: Individualize counseling for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease
Jan 18, 2022
For adults without known CVD risk factors, individualize the decision to refer to behavioral counseling to promote healthy diet and physical activity.
USPSTF advises against starting aspirin in ≥60s to prevent CVD
Oct 12, 2021
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against initiating use of aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) for adults aged 60 years or older.
Screening seniors for a-fib reduces risk for adverse outcomes
Sep 01, 2021
A reduction was seen in combined end point of stroke, systemic embolism, bleeding leading to hospitalization, and death.
A fixed-dose combo with BP-lowering meds, statin and aspirin yields the largest reduction in cardiovascular risk.
Individual a-fib episodes tied to recent alcohol intake
Aug 31, 2021
Individual atrial fibrillation (AF) episodes are associated with increased odds of recent alcohol consumption, according to a study published online Aug. 31 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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.