Depression tied to higher risk of CVD events in both men and women
Mar 15, 2024
Although significant associations are seen for both, the associations are more pronounced in women.
Statins reduce CVD risk in adults aged 75 to 85 and 85 years and older
May 28, 2024
A risk reduction was seen for overall cardiovascular disease incidence for initiating statin therapy in both intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses.
Guidelines updated for prevention, management of atrial fibrillation
Dec 05, 2023
Lifestyle and risk factor modification was recognized as pillar of a-fib management for preventing onset, progression and adverse outcomes.
Ultraprocessed foods increase risk for broad range of poor health outcomes
Mar 07, 2024
The findings were seen across cardiometabolic common mental disorder and mortality outcomes.
Prevalence of self-reported hypertension 30 percent in 2017 to 2021
Mar 11, 2024
During the same time period, the prevalence of antihypertensive medication use increased from 59.8 to 62.9%.
Good heart health may protect against cognitive decline in black women
Apr 24, 2024
The finding was seen for processing speed and cardiovascular health in Black women but not white women.
High systemic immune-inflammation index tied to higher mortality with peritoneal dialysis
Sep 22, 2023
Findings were particularly pronounced for those younger than 65 years
Semaglutide boosts kidney outcomes with obesity + cardiovascular disease
May 28, 2024
At the prespecified 104-week time point, semaglutide was associated with a lesser decline in eGFR than placebo.
Million hearts model cuts five-year heart attack, stroke risk in at-risk patients
Oct 18, 2023
Improved outcomes were seen, with no significant changes in Medicare spending.
Coronary heart disease, especially with early onset, linked to dementia
Nov 29, 2023
A younger age of onset was linked to higher risks for incident all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.