The risk for recurrent MACE was high among survivors of a first ever acute coronary syndrome with a substantial number of these being fatal; 34.4% had MACE within 1 year and 48.4% in 3 years.
Lifestyle behavior treatment should be the first-line treatment for patients with mildly elevated blood pressure and cholesterol.
Obesity, elevated blood pressure prevalent in younger Black women, even those in their 20s and 30s
A new study confirms that the timing of meals affects cardiometabolic risk factors and the ability to lose weight.
Recommendations from the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on the management of blood cholesterol.
Cross-sex hormone therapy may have a negative effect on lipid profile and glucose levels in transgender men but not in transgender women.
The blood levels of non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol were found to have a strong association with the long-term risk for a cardiovascular disease event.
Low HDL-C may be used to monitor long-term average triglycerides and remnant cholesterol levels, similar to how high hemoglobin A1c is used to monitor long-term elevated glucose levels.
Guidance focused on dietary patterns may be better to improve healthy eating and promote cardiovascular health, according to the American Heart Association.
For adults with overweight and obesity, a heart-healthy diet that includes 1 avocado per day can decrease circulating oxidized low-density lipoprotein concentrations.
