High Resting Heart Rate Linked to Increased Cardiac Risk in Men
Risk for all-cause death, CVD, CHD increased with RHR >75 and with increase in RHR over time.
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders
Case Clinic: A 67-Year-Old White Male Patient With Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors
Detecting previously undiagnosed, asymptomatic AF may help to prevent future thromboembolic events and the onset of symptoms, and may reduce AF-related morbidity and hospitalizations.
Mild Congenital Heart Defects Tied to CVD Events
Lower-complexity ACHD associated with increased CVD risk regardless of conventional risk factors.
Sugary Drinks Tied to Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
Comparing extreme categories of consumption, SSB linked to increased CVD mortality, cancer mortality.
Insufficient Rates of Screening for Hyperlipidemia in Women During Pregnancy
Pregnant women are frequently not screened for maternal hyperlipidemia.
Helicobacter pylori Infection Linked to Elevated Risk for Diabetes in Men
Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes developing.
Statins May Prevent Bone Loss in Elderly Women With Coronary Artery Disease
Statin use in elderly women with coronary artery disease may prevent bone loss.
Aspirin for Cardiovascular Primary Prevention Tied to Major Bleeding
Aspirin may be linked to an increased risk of major bleeding and decreased risk of cardiovascular events in individuals without cardiovascular disease.
CDC: Heart Attack Awareness Improved Since 2008
However, only about 50% of adults knew all 5 common heart attack symptoms in 2017.
Aspirin Reduces CV Event Risk in Individuals Without Cardiovascular Disease
The use of aspirin was associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular events in individuals without cardiovascular disease.
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