Multispecialty Perspectives on Long COVID-19
Experts in infectious disease, pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, and psychiatry share their perspectives on the phenomenon that is long COVID-19.
Cardiovascular Disease Information Center
AHA Recommends Physical Activity for Mildly Elevated BP, Cholesterol
Lifestyle behavior treatment should be the first-line treatment for patients with mildly elevated blood pressure and cholesterol.
Preeclampsia May Be a Risk Factor for Later-Life Stroke
A team of investigators conducted a population-based cohort study to determine whether preeclampsia history affected the relative risk for incident stroke.
Does Hybrid Telerehabilitation Benefit Patients With HF and Comorbid T2D?
The effects of hybrid comprehensive telerehabilitation compared with usual care were analyzed in a cohort of patients with HFrEF.
Switching to Plant Protein for Dinner May Reduce CVD Risk
Consuming low-quality carbohydrates and animal protein at dinner versus breakfast linked to increased CVD risk
Diet Can Reduce Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetes
Sixty-nine of 78 participants with type 2 diabetes on treatment for hypertension stopped all or some antihypertensive and diuretic medications.
Why Are Referrals to Palliative Care Delayed?
APP discusses the benefits of early integration of palliative care in patients with cancer as well as chronic heart, lung, and neurologic diseases.
Some Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs Raise Risk for Heart Failure
Researchers aimed to study the associations between heart failure medications and certain systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
New Heart Failure Diagnosed in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Though uncommon, cases of new heart failure include younger COVID-19 patients with no history of cardiovascular disease or risk factors
Dysrhythmias in Patients With COVID-19
Sinus tachycardia is the most commonly reported dysrhythmia in patients with COVID-19 disease.
Almost 1 in 4 Patients With Heart Failure Develop Depression
Heart failure patients have significantly higher likelihood of developing depression within five years
ACC: Cardiovascular Risk Factors Present in Younger Black Women
Obesity, elevated blood pressure prevalent in younger Black women, even those in their 20s and 30s
Long-Term BP Variability Linked to Cardiovascular Mortality in T2D
Greater variability in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure was associated with increased CVD mortality risk in T2D.
Magnets in Cell Phones, Smartwatches Might Affect Pacemakers, FDA Warns
High-strength magnets may cause implants to switch to ‘magnet mode,’ stopping normal functioning until the magnet is moved away from the device
How Mental Health Can Affect Cardiovascular Disease – Positively and Negatively
Should cardiologists be looking at patients’ mental health as well as their physical health? Research has suggested that a patient’s mental health disorder and outlook may play a role in cardiovascular health. What are the different ways mental health affects cardiovascular disease?
Guidance Issued for Managing CVST After COVID-19 Vaccination
CVST with thrombocytopenia reported after COVID-19 vaccine with adenoviral vector; management similar to heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Linked to Poor Outcomes in Patients With Heart Failure
Investigators sought to determine the prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and establish its prognostic value in patients with heart failure.
ACP Advises Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Aid Diagnosis of Dyspnea
POCUS suggested in addition to standard diagnostic pathway for patients with acute dyspnea in ED, inpatient setting when diagnosis is uncertain
Patient-Reported Outcomes Best for Assessing Health Status in HFrEF
Patient-reported outcomes are a more sensitive measure than NYHA functional class for assessing changes in health status in HFrEF.
Consider Meds for Persistent Stage 1 HTN at 6 Months, AHA Says
Consideration should be given to addition of meds for adults not meeting BP goals after 6 months of lifestyle therapy
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