USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene Use for CVD and Cancer Prevention
The USPSTF reviewed 17459 unique citations and 379 full-text articles to assess the benefits and harms of vitamin and mineral supplementation in healthy adults.
Cardiovascular Disease
Increasing Estrogen Concentrations Reduces Cholesterol Expansion With Crystallization
Investigators assessed the impact of estrogen and testosterone on cholesterol crystallization and volume expansion as they relate to atherosclerotic plaque rupture.
Aprocitentan Significantly Reduces BP in Patients With Resistant Hypertension
The PRECISION study included adults with uncontrolled blood pressure despite at least 3 background antihypertensive medications.
Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Cut Risk for T2DM, But Not CVD
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention vs placebo.
Cardiogenic Shock in Healthy 32-Year-Old Man
A healthy patient presents with an unusual cause of cardiogenic shock following a night of alcohol drinking and marijuana use.
Risk for Hospitalization for Heart Failure Down With SGLT-2i Treatment for T2D
Researchers conducted a population-based cohort study involving patients with T2D aged 18 years and older initiating treatment with SGLT-2i or metformin.
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.
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.
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.
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