Gestational diabetes mellitus may up risk for range of later cardiovascular conditions
Feb 10, 2022
Traditional risk factors such as subsequent diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia only partially contribute to higher risk.
Sensor makes use of link between heart disease and glucose, other molecules, to generate risk assessment...
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 26, 2023
A new sensor that can identify signs of cardiovascular disease works by testing for molecules related to metabolism and heart disease.
Plant-centered diet may lower LDL cholesterol, CVD risk
Jun 15, 2021
A diet low in saturated fat also is associated with lower LDL-cholesterol but not long-term risk for cardiovascular disease.
Not enough seniors with heart disease using monitors, study suggests
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 18, 2023
Less than half of adults who either have heart disease or are at-risk to develop conditions use a smartphone or tablet app for health-tracking purposes, the research claims.
Task force: Statins may not benefit those 76+
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 13, 2016
Your residents may be interested to know that not enough evidence exists to recommend statins to prevent heart disease for people aged more than 75 years, according to a final recommendation statement...
Midlife cardiovascular conditions, risk factors linked to cognitive decline
Jan 06, 2022
Most cardiovascular conditions more strongly linked to cognition among women.
Long-lasting cardiovascular burden seen after COVID-19
Feb 25, 2022
An increased risk for incident cardiovascular disease also was observed among those not hospitalized during acute phase.
Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors linked to severity of COVID-19
Jun 16, 2021
Strategies that improve cardiovascular health also may improve outcomes for people following COVID-19.
AHA: Semaglutide cuts risk for CVD events in patients without diabetes
Nov 14, 2023
Findings seen over three years in adults with preexisting cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity
Switching to plant protein for dinner may reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Jun 04, 2021
Consuming low-quality carbohydrates and animal protein at dinner versus breakfast was linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk.
