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
Ultraprocessed foods increase risk for broad range of poor health outcomes
Mar 07, 2024
The findings were seen across cardiometabolic common mental disorder and mortality outcomes.
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.
Prevalence of self-reported hypertension 30 percent in 2017 to 2021
Mar 11, 2024
During the same time period, the prevalence of antihypertensive medication use increased from 59.8 to 62.9%.
Good heart health may protect against cognitive decline in black women
Apr 24, 2024
The finding was seen for processing speed and cardiovascular health in Black women but not white women.
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.
Particle radioactivity in air pollution tied to CVD mortality
Oct 05, 2022
Higher levels of particle radioactivity in fine particulate matter were linked to increased cardiovascular disease mortality.
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.