Acute Pericarditis, Myopericarditis, and Perimyocarditis in Patients With COVID-19
A patient develops pericarditis 19 days after testing positive test for COVID-19. The authors describe how to recognize, diagnose, and treat this condition.
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Health and Risk Among People With HIV Eligible for Primary Prevention
Researchers used global baseline data to examine cardiovascular disease risk factors among middle-aged people with HIV.
FDA Requests Removal of Pregnancy Contraindication for Statins
The FDA conducted a comprehensive review of all available data associated with the use of statins during pregnancy.
Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction: Treatment Options Explored
Despite an increasing emphasis on HFmrEF over the past several years, there is a lack of authoritative guidance surrounding therapeutic approaches for these patients.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Tied to Better Cardiovascular Outcomes
Cardiovascular risk reduction more prominent with EPA monotherapy versus EPA + DHA therapy
Heart Failure Linked to Increased Incidence of Cancer
Increased rates of cancer seen among women and men and for cancer at multiple sites, including lip, oral cavity, pharynx, respiratory organs
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
Dysrhythmias in Patients With COVID-19
Sinus tachycardia is the most commonly reported dysrhythmia in patients with COVID-19 disease.
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
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