Risk for CVD, Heart Failure Increased Among Black Patients With Gout
Researchers studied the effect of gout on cardiovascular events, including CVD and heart failure, in a Black urban population.
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Macrovascular Complication Is Unaffected by Glucose Control Intensity in Diabetes
Researchers investigated the role of glucose control on multiple cardiovascular disease-related events in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Warfarin vs Direct Oral Anticoagulants Linked to Higher Upper GI Bleeding
Researchers compared the rates of lower vs upper gastrointestinal bleeding resulting from warfarin vs direct oral anticoagulants.
Opioid Use Associated With Distal Esophageal Spasm and Hypercontractile Esophagus
Researchers sought to determine the effect of long-term opioid exposure on esophageal motility, using a large cohort.
Site of Infection Associated With Increased Risk for PsA and Psoriasis
Researchers evaluated the association between pharyngeal infections and incident psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis.
E-Cigarette vs Traditional Smokers Face 15% Higher Stroke Risk at Younger Age
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented a study on the effects of e-cigarettes among people with a history of stroke.
Illicit Drugs, Acute Alcohol Consumption Linked to First-Time AF
A research group presented two studies at AHA 2021 that examined the association between atrial fibrillation and both alcohol consumption and illicit drug use.
How Do Vegetable Fat and Animal Fat Affect Stroke Risk?
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented their findings on a study that examined how vegetable, dairy, and nondairy fats can affect stroke risk.
Cardiovascular Outcomes With SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes Compared
A network meta-analysis was done to compare the effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitors in participants with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors.
Corticosteroids Increase Atrial Fibrillation Risk in Patients With COVID-19
Researchers sought to examine whether patients with COVID-19 receiving steroids develop new-onset atrial fibrillation.
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