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.
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Risk for Type 1 MI Hospitalization Increased With Prediabetes
Younger adults with prediabetes have increased odds of T1MI, but do not have increased risk for MACCE.
Anxiety and Depression: Understanding the Risk for Preeclampsia
Rates of anxiety and depression have increased during the pandemic and are linked to preeclampsia risk, making screening for mental health conditions at prenatal visits essential.
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Tied to Increased CVD Risk Later in Life
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.
AHA Outlines Strategies to Improve Nutrition Security in the US
While food insecurity is a leading public health issue, research shows that nutrition security may be a better target for disease prevention strategies.
ACC Issues Expert Guidance for Cardiovascular Sequelae After SARS-CoV-2 Infection
The American College of Cardiology has published guidelines for managing adult patients with cardiovascular sequelae after COVID-19 infection.
Metformin and Improved Clinical Outcomes in Comorbid Heart Failure and Diabetes
Researchers sought to evaluate the relationship between initiation of metformin and sulfonylurea therapy and clinical outcomes in patients with HF and diabetes.
USPSTF Issues Recommendations on Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
These recommendations only apply to individuals who do not have a history of CVD and are not already taking daily aspirin.
Wearable Devices May Be Less Effective for Tracking Heart Rate in Patients With Darker Skin Tones
Authors of a systematic review report on the impact of race and/or skin tone on the effectiveness of consumer wearable technology to measure heart rate and rhythm.
Underrepresentation of Black and African Americans in RCTs for Lipid Lowering Therapies
Researchers sought to determine rates of reporting and representation of Non-Hispanic Black and African American patients in RCTs for lipid lowering therapies.
High-Dose Steroids Not Linked to New-Onset AF in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19
Researchers investigated whether receiving treatment with high-dose corticosteroids was associated with developing atrial fibrillation in patients with COVID-19.
Recommendations Updated for Management of Heart Failure
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors recommended for HF with reduced, mildly reduced ejection fraction.
Sudden, Bizarre Behavior Leads to Diagnosis of COVID-19 Psychosis
A woman with a history of COVID-19 infection is evaluated for psychosis after attempting to make her children drink bleach to “clean the parasites out of their bodies.”
Arrhythmia and Coffee—To Drink or Not to Drink?
Investigators conducted a study to evaluate the relationship between coffee intake and incident arrhythmia, cardiovascular disease, and mortality.
BP Genetic Risk Score Linked to Risk for CV Events in Type 2 Diabetes
Each standard deviation increase in BP polygenic risk score linked to 12% increased hazard of adverse CV events.
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Researchers estimated the 10- and 30-year risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with serious mental illness.
Light Alcohol Intake May Not Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease
Heavy consumption tied to exponential increases of cardiovascular disease risk
Avocado Intake Linked to Lower Risk for CVD, Coronary Heart Disease
Replacing animal products such as butter, cheese, eggs, processed meat with avocado linked to lower risk for CVD events.
Fat Mass, Physical Fitness, and Cardiovascular Risk in Children
A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the relationship between body composition, physical fitness, and cardiovascular risk factors in childhood.
Patient-Centered Approach Offered for Statin-Linked Muscle Symptoms
Nocebo/drucebo effect should be considered when statins are first prescribed; personalized lipid intervention plan should be provided
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