Hypertension while lying down tied to worse cardiovascular disease outcomes
Sep 13, 2023
Findings seen regardless of whether hypertension persists in seated position
Total hip arthroplasty can be performed safely in 90-year-olds
Aug 31, 2023
Comorbidities were tied to higher rates of complications and postoperative morbidity.
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation cuts risk for dementia, death
Aug 25, 2023
The findings persisted across age, sex and comorbidities.
Posthospitalization meal delivery boosts outcomes for older adults
Jun 28, 2023
The findings were for 30-day rehospitalization and mortality in patients with and without heart failure.
AHA presents up-to-date statistics for cardiovascular disease
Jan 25, 2023
19.05 million deaths were estimated for CVD globally in 2020, representing an increase of 18.71% from 2010.
Mortality similar with torsemide, furosemide for patients hospitalized with heart failure
Jan 24, 2023
No significant difference was seen in all-cause mortality or all-cause hospitalization over 12 months.
Extreme temperatures up risk for cardiovascular mortality
Dec 12, 2022
At extreme temperature percentiles, the risk increased for dying from any cardiovascular cause, ischemic heart disease, stroke and heart failure.
Heart failure mortality lower with healthier food environment
Oct 25, 2022
A lower county food insecurity percentage and a higher county food environment index were linked to a lower heart failure mortality rate.
Active older adults maintain happier, healthier lives: studies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2022
Older adults who maintain a consistent rate of daily activity aren’t just happier; they have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease as well, according to two new studies.
Social isolation, loneliness may harm cardiovascular, brain health
Aug 04, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness appear to be independent risk factors, but data on mediating pathways and confounders are limited.