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.
High systemic immune-inflammation index tied to higher mortality with peritoneal dialysis
Sep 22, 2023
Findings were particularly pronounced for those younger than 65 years
Healthy lifestyle can further lower risk for death in former smokers
Sep 28, 2022
Higher total healthy lifestyle adherence cuts all-cause, cancer, cardiovascular, and respiratory-related mortality.
Polypill cuts cardiovascular event risk in seniors with recent MI
Aug 30, 2022
A polypill comprising aspirin, ramipril and atorvastatin is effective for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults.