Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Up for Women With PCOS
Researchers analyzed data from 60,574 women to examine the risk of CVD associated with PCOS across the life span.
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Sleep Duration Increased, Myocardial Infarction Reduced During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The rates of myocardial infarction were found to decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, which also saw increases in sleep duration.
NSAID Use Linked to Cardiovascular, Bleeding Events Post-Myocardial Infraction
For patients with myocardial infraction, NSAID treatment is associated with a significantly increased risk for cardiovascular and bleeding events.
Flu Vaccine Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality in Adults With Diabetes
The analysis included 241,551 patients monitored for a median of 4 years.
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome on the Rise for Some Patient Populations
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is rising at an unequal rate among different patient demographics.
Excessive Sugar Tied to Fat Deposits Around Heart, Other Organs
Long-term intake of added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with higher pericardial adipose tissue, visceral adipose tissue, and subcutaneous adipose tissue volumes.
Multiple Healthy Eating Patterns May Be Able to Lower CVD Risk
Greater adherence to healthy eating patterns is consistently associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
AHA Statement on Managing Pregnant Women With CVD
The American Heart Association outlined several considerations for the management of pregnant women with CVD or CVD-related conditions.
USPSTF Advises Hypertension Screening for All Adults
The USPSF recommends screening all adults for hypertension with office-based blood pressure measurement.
CDC: Deaths From Exposure to Heat-Related Conditions Identified
A total of 10,527 deaths resulting from exposure to heat-related conditions were identified during 2004 to 2018.
Daily Coffee May Lower Risk for Developing Arrhythmia
Regular coffee consumption is associated with a significantly lower risk for arrhythmias.
Changes Proposed for Newborn Congenital Heart Disease Screen
Changes have been suggested for the newborn critical congenital heart disease screening algorithm.
Blood Pressure Treatment Even Effective in Frail Older Adults
Even in very frail people, antihypertensive treatment reduces the risk for death.
Adverse Childhood Environment Tied to Later Health Problems
An adverse childhood family environment is associated with cardiovascular disease incidence and all-cause mortality later in life.
Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for CVD, Cerebrovascular Disease
MS associated with a 3.5-fold higher risk for mortality, 1.5-fold higher risk for cardiovascular mortality
USPSTF Urges Behavioral Counseling for Those With CVD Risk
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends behavioral counseling to promote a healthy lifestyle for adults at risk for cardiovascular disease.
ACE Inhibitor/ARB Use Not Tied to COVID-19 Test Positivity
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and/or angiotensin receptor blocker use is not associated with COVID-19 test positivity.
Teen Obesity, T2DM, Hypertension May Lead to Early Vascular Aging
The presence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) in adolescence accelerates the progression of risk factors that play a role in the development of early vascular aging.
Premature Mortality Rates Up for CAD in Women From Rural US
Coronary artery disease mortality rates have increased among women from rural areas, while social determinants of health increase the risk for 90-day mortality after heart failure hospitalization.
Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes Common in US COVID-19 Patients
The most common comorbidities among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the New York City area are hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.
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