Cardiovascular Health

Research highlights the need for cardiologists and cardio-oncologists to be involved in the treatment of men with breast cancer due to common risk factors and potential cardiotoxic effects of treatment.

With increasing rates of diabetes and its risk factors, the researchers emphasized the urgency of developing effective interventions.

Two of the studies specifically address the concerns about the lack of women in stroke clinical trials, causing a dearth in information to ensure appropriate stroke treatment for women, which has been an issue for scientists.

The objective of this study was to determine whether age is a key factor in sex-related differences among patients who experienced a heart attack.

The study authors noted that although the Western diet does not promote good cardiovascular health, it is not clear exactly what contribution fried food might make to the risks of serious heart disease and stroke.

High blood pressure may be an accelerant of cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults, according to research published in Hypertension.

New treatment approach is designed to treat retracted blood clots, which form over extended periods of time and are especially dense.

Smoking was associated with not only a greater risk of disease, but also an increased risk of severe COVID-19.

The current study provides characterization of a lipid-rich necrotic core, a dangerous type of coronary plaque made up of dead cells and cell debris that is prone to rupture, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke.

In patients with severe cardiac failure, the extreme emaciation of the body is a potential result and has been termed cardiac cachexia.

Women have a 20% higher risk than men of dying or facing heart failure, and they typically experience NSTEMI heart attacks.

There are compelling reasons to use sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, according to a session at the 2020 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition.

Accurate blood pressure measurement is crucial to diagnose hypertension and guide treatment.

Female patients being treated for heart attack also tend to be older and have more complicated medical histories.

The objective of the study was to quantify glucocorticoid dose-dependent cardiovascular risk in people with 6 immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.

In recent years, digital health devices have offered pathways for patients to record and send data, which may ultimately encourage the patient to be more interactive in their disease management.

Researchers found that COVID-19 severity was linked to cardiovascular risk factors, such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Results of a recent study confirmed that patients already taking angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) should not discontinue taking them due to COVID-19 infection.

For patients with COVID-19, the combination of the disease and preexisting atrial arrhythmias may create a pathologic synergy that significantly increases the risk for major adverse cardiac events and death.

The research team described how approximately 12 minutes of acute cardiopulmonary exercise affected more than 80% of circulating metabolites, including pathways linked to a wide range of favorable health outcomes, thus identifying potential mechanisms that could contribute to a better understanding of the cardiometabolic benefits of exercise.

The researchers examined the health records of more than 1100 adults, who had an average age of 45 years, were 52% female, and who are participants in the ongoing Childhood Determinants of Adult Health study.

Green spaces were also associated with an improvement in air quality.

Individuals who regularly consume chili peppers may live longer and may have a significantly reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or cancer

Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome may be associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism complications in severe cases.

A majority of young adults with cardiovascular disease are not receiving the annual influenza vaccine despite their heightened risk of secondary infections.

Researchers analyzed the survey responses of more than 1400 current users of e-cigarette and related products from 18 to 64 years of age, evenly divided among male and female, who took part in a national online survey in 2016.

Cannabis use is becoming much more prevalent in the United States, as several more states have recently legalized it for recreational or medicinal use.

Higher fitness levels reduced the risk of developing atrial fibrillation by up to 50% in a study of Black male veterans.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many cardiovascular rehabilitation programs to go virtual.

Statin use in certain patients may lead to increased muscle pain so severe it can affect adherence.