Elevated Troponin and Mortality Risk in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
Patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19 and have an elevated vs normal troponin levels were found to be at higher risk for death.
Cardiovascular Disease
Trends in Age at CVD Diagnosis in Men and Women Between 2008 and 2017
There is a trend toward a decreasing age for diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and associated risk factors among women.
Assessing a Virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Implemented During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Virtual or remote telehealth cardiac rehabilitation programs implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic were found to maintain levels of patient acceptance, adherence, as well as referral.
Food Insecurity May Be Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Mortality Rates
Increases in food insecurity were found to be independently associated with increased cardiovascular mortality rates in nonelderly adults.
Cardiovascular Risk Among Transgender Persons Initiating Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
Transgender persons who present for gender-affirming hormone therapy may be at an elevated cardiovascular risk.
What Is the Best Dose of Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Cardioprotection?
Researchers examine what is the best dose of omega 3 fatty acids to get the most cardiovascular benefits to prevent heart disease.
Cholesterol Management Guidelines
Recommendations from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on the management of blood cholesterol.
Cardiovascular Adverse Event Risk Following a COPD Exacerbation
In the first 30 days following an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular adverse events.
AHA: Cannabis May Have Adverse Cardiovascular Effects
Cannabis seems not to be associated with cardiovascular benefits but has adverse cardiovascular effects.
Cholesterol Monitoring Rates Remain Low Despite 2018 Guideline Updates
After lipid monitoring guidelines were updated in 2018 by the AHA/ACC, researchers observed only a modest increase in patients completing lipid panels following statin initiation.
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