Small CV impact seen when replacing salt with low-sodium salt substitute
Aug 24, 2022
The small effects of LSSS versus regular salt on cardiovascular health in adults may be important when implemented at the population level
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.
Data elements, definitions for COVID-19 complications detailed
Jun 27, 2022
The clinical lexicon presents data elements related to cardiovascular and noncardiovascular complications of COVID-19.
Outcomes worse for Blacks, Hispanics after some types of stroke
Jun 02, 2022
Compared with white patients, the 30-day survival after intracerebral hemorrhage was worse in Black patients, and the risk for 30-day mortality after SAH was greater in Hispanic patients.
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.
New-onset cardiovascular complications common after stroke
Mar 31, 2022
The odds of five-year all-cause mortality were up for stroke patients with acute coronary syndrome, atrial fibrillation/flutter, heart failure or severe ventricular arrhythmias.
2019 to 2020 saw risk-linked deaths from heart disease, stroke up
Mar 29, 2022
The highest risk-associated increases were seen in non-Hispanic Black people followed by Hispanics, non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islanders.
New cancer diagnosis may up risk for cardiovascular death, morbidity
Mar 15, 2022
The highest cardiovascular risk was seen for patients with genitourinary, gastrointestinal, thoracic, nervous system and hematologic malignancies.
Poor outcomes common with COVID-19, acute ischemic stroke
Feb 18, 2022
Factors associated with poor functional outcomes included age older than 60 years, diabetes mellitus, increased National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale and large vessel occlusion.
ASA: Stroke rates down in elderly, up in young adults in the U.S.
Feb 03, 2022
Stroke incidence decreased among older adults nationwide and increased in 15- to 49-year-olds in the South and Midwest U.S.