Cardiology

New findings being presented at ESC Congress 2021 highlight the need for smoking cessation services tailored to the specific needs of women.

With the post-LER PAD indication, rivaroxaban becomes the only anticoagulant in 2 decades to demonstrate safety and efficacy in the high-risk population.

Younger adults with myocardial infarction are more likely to be smokers, obese, and have hypertension than their peers, suggests a new study being presented at the ESC Congress 2021.

A new study suggests that walking even 3 or 4 hours a week may reduce long-term mortality from any cause in patients with a history of stroke.

A recent meta-analysis found that consuming up to 105 g of alcohol a week was associated with lower risks of cardiovascular events and mortality among adults with CVD.

Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of key findings in landmark studies on the cardioprotective effects of SGLT2i and GLP-1 RAs.

Eating a more plant-centered diet was associated with lower risk for CVD among both young adults and postmenopausal women, according to two new studies.

These concise summaries highlight the latest findings on the cardioprotective effects of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 RA in patients with diabetes.

In a new scientific statement, the AHA/ASA recommends that the first poststroke visit should occur earlier in primary care. Details plus 5 more key points primary care physicians should know.

Regular coffee consumption was associated with a 3% lower risk of incident arrhythmia, a large study of UK adults found.

What does the latest research say about the association between mental health and cardiovascular disease? Scroll through our quick slideshow for an overview.

A recent study found that the use of statins in patients with newly diagnosed T2D reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease and death, particularly among older patients.

A new analysis of the large ASPREE trial found statin use in older adults is not associated in the incidence of dementia or a decline in neurocognitive health.

The special meeting to review cases of myocarditis in the US following COVID-19 vaccination, will now take place this Wednesday during the ACIP online meeting.

Although over 90% of adults with a history of CVD reported knowing that smoking can cause heart disease, nearly 30% reported current tobacco use in a new study.

A new study challenges traditional criteria for patient selection for metabolic surgery, demonstrating significant weight loss and disease remission for those with BMI of 30-35.

ACC.21: There was no difference found between high- and low-dose aspirin in terms of effectiveness and safety in patients with established CVD, according to new research.

The links between obesity and cardiovascular disease are many, including direct cause and effect. Click through the 10-slide summary of a new AHA statement for a first look.

Atypical symptoms were most common among older patients with myocardial infarction, especially women, who called a non-emergency helpline for assistance, study authors found.

"Risk estimators do not prescribe a drug," says Dr Lloyd-Jones. They are tools to help make the decision to prescribe the drug. He explains how to use them in primary care.

ACP: Clyde W Yancy, MD, gave a comprehensive update on a year's worth of pivotal science in treatment of heart failure. Here are the highlights.

Among more than 2 million Americans admitted to the hospital for cannabis use, those with a cardiac arrhythmia were more than 4 times more likely to die while hospitalized than those without.

Sex disparities in cardiovascular care in the VA system included less therapy with antiplatelet agents and any intensity statin for women with premature ASCVD than men.

A new study found that mobile-based ECG screening for AF could improve health outcomes among American Indian adults who have historically endured greater health disparities.

Study authors warn that ASA added to a medication regimen may be unintentional and call on clinicians to assess patients on DOACs for concomitant ASA and deprescribe.

Results of a new study show that young adults who exercise up to 5 hours per week have a reduced risk of developing hypertension later in life.

Measures of heart function and anatomy were used to assess the effects of red and processed meat on cardiovascular health; findings were reported at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2021.

The indicator of vascular protection against atherosclerotic progression was inversely associated with incident CV events, independent of traditional CVD biomarkers and improved Framingham Risk Score prediction.

Jackson Heart Study participants who maintained a healthy BP, BMI, and never smoked were at lower risk for incident CVD, suggesting targets for intervention in high-risk populations.

Healthcare providers are advised to weigh carefully the risks vs benefits of continuing lamotrigine therapy and not to substitute with another drug from the class.