Rates of CV risk factors, disease projected to rise by 2060
Aug 02, 2022
In the United States, the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and disease is set to decrease for whites and increase for racial/ethnic minorities.
AHA issues dietary guidance to aid cardiometabolic health
Nov 02, 2021
The guidance includes eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, choosing whole grain foods, choosing healthy sources of protein and other recommendations.
Physical activity in early late life may cut risk for cardiovascular disease
Feb 18, 2022
At least 20 minutes a day of physical activity early in late life is associated with the greatest cardiovascular benefits.
Higher dietary intake of alpha linolenic acid may lower mortality risk
Oct 15, 2021
Higher dietary intake of alpha linolenic acid through foods such as nuts, seeds and plant oils is linked to a reduced risk for mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease.
But there was no indication of protection against all-cause death, kidney disease progression or kidney failure, and there was increased risk of genital infection.
ACC offers guidance on cardiovascular sequelae of COVID-19
Mar 18, 2022
The guidelines address myocarditis and other types of myocardial involvement, postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 and return to exercise.
SGLT2 inhibitors may cut risk for heart failure hospitalization
Sep 28, 2021
SGLT2 inhibitors, compared with GLP-1 RAs, linked to lower risk for heart failure hospitalization in patients with T2DM, with or without cardiovasular disease.
AHA advises obstructive sleep apnea screening for those with cardiovascular risk, conditions
Jun 21, 2021
People with cardiovascular risk factors or conditions should be screened for obstructive sleep apnea, according to a scientific statement issued by the American Heart Association and published online June...
Insomnia linked to recurrent major adverse cardiovascular events in coronary heart disease
Apr 08, 2022
The association remained significant after adjustment for major coronary risk factors, comorbidity, anxiety and depression symptoms.
Nighttime light exposure tied to cardiovascular risk factors in seniors
Jul 08, 2022
Most older adults have some type of nighttime light exposure.