Preexisting Cardiovascular Conditions Tied to Severe COVID-19 in Children
Researchers examined associations between previous or preexisting cardiovascular conditions and severity of COVID-19 in pediatric patients.
Researchers examined associations between previous or preexisting cardiovascular conditions and severity of COVID-19 in pediatric patients.
Younger adults with prediabetes have increased odds of T1MI, but do not have increased risk for MACCE.
Established CVD risk factors account for 57% and 84% of the increased rate of CVD for patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preeclampsia and gestational hypertension.
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors recommended for HF with reduced, mildly reduced ejection fraction.
Each standard deviation increase in BP polygenic risk score linked to 12% increased hazard of adverse CV events.
Heavy consumption tied to exponential increases of cardiovascular disease risk
Replacing animal products such as butter, cheese, eggs, processed meat with avocado linked to lower risk for CVD events.
Nocebo/drucebo effect should be considered when statins are first prescribed; personalized lipid intervention plan should be provided