Overall cardiovascular health score less than optimal for U.S. adults
Jun 29, 2022
Significant differences in mean overall CVH scores were based on Life’s Essential 8 by sex, age and racial/ethnic group.
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
Ten-year mortality, recurrence rates decreasing after acute MI
May 04, 2022
Mortality and recurrence risks were lower for patients hospitalized in 2007 to 2009 versus those hospitalized in 1995 to 1997.
Calcium supplements, mortality tied in seniors with aortic stenosis
Apr 26, 2022
Supplemental calcium with or without vitamin D is linked to increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality and aortic valve replacement.
Subjective cognitive impairment linked to MACE in T2DM
Apr 26, 2022
Among individuals with type 2 diabetes, a country-standardized cognitive score may predict risk for cardiovascular events.
Cereal fiber tied to lower inflammation, CVD in older adults
Apr 08, 2022
Inflammation mediates approximately one-sixth of the association between cereal fiber intake and cardiovascular disease.
Avocado intake linked to lower risk for CVD, coronary heart disease
Mar 30, 2022
A study found that replacing animal products such as butter, cheese, eggs and processed meat with avocado was linked to lower risk for cardiovascular events. One author disclosed financial ties to the...
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.
Timing, type of food intake linked to mortality risks in diabetes
Mar 24, 2022
Among people with diabetes, higher intake of processed meat in the evening linked to increased risk for CVD mortality
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.