Heart disease still the leading cause of death in the United States
Jan 24, 2024
Death rates from cardiovascular disease have fluctuated over the years and trended upward recently.
Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, diseases set to increase
Jun 06, 2024
The annual inflation-adjusted health care costs of cardiovascular risk factors is projected to triple between 2020 and 2050.
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.
Study finds irregular sleep patterns can double the risk of cardiovascular disease in older adults
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John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2020
Senior living residents with irregular sleep patterns — those who have no regular bedtime and wake-up schedule, or they get varying nightly amounts of sleep — are almost twice as likely to develop...
FDA expands approval of Jardiance for patients with heart failure
Feb 28, 2022
Jardiance received approval to reduce the risk for cardiovascular death and hospitalization for patients with heart failure.
Metformin, lifestyle changes cut risk for T2DM, but not CVD
May 27, 2022
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention versus placebo
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.
Mental health treatment linked to better outcomes in CAD, heart failure
Mar 22, 2024
Patients receiving mental health treatment were less likely to be rehospitalized, have an emergency department visit or die from any cause.
Fish oil beneficial for reducing risk for cardiovascular disease progression
May 22, 2024
However, supplements may be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation and stroke in the general population.
High air pollution days tied to excess hospitalizations
Mar 17, 2023
The findings were seen for ozone pollution and a range of cardiovascular events.