Although HF care has improved over the years, specific statistics for managing men vs women with heart failure in the ambulatory setting are lacking. A new study investigated.
After noting that only modest benefits have been seen in long-term CVD prevention with aspirin, researchers examined whether bodyweight leading to misdosing could explain these results.
Recently, the CDC sought to analyze trends in hypertension among youths aged 12 to 19 years and the impact of the 2017 AAP guidelines on the classification of hypertension.
The USPSTF has updated its 2009 recommendations on the use of nontraditional risk factors in assessment of coronary heart disease risk, focusing on 3 risk factors.
Multivitamin use is widespread around the world, believed to improve health and lower cardiovascular disease risk. However, existing evidence is conflicting. A new analysis investigates.
A new analysis showed that a simple, painless measure—similar to BMI measurement—can predict the risk for heart failure in the general population. For results, read more.
To evaluate the effect of anticoagulation therapy on the risks for bleeding and all-cause mortality, the researchers assessed nearly 200,000 patients with and without atrial fibrillation who initiated...
In an analysis of nearly 32,000 patients with atrial fibrillation, researchers examined the effects of direct oral anticoagulants vs vitamin K antagonists on the risk for myocardial infarction.
Binge drinking is highest among young adults, but the cardiovascular effects of binge drinking are unknown in this population. Investigators examined these effects, in the context of age and sex, in a new...
In this analysis of more than 10,000 patients with atrial fibrillation, the researchers aimed to better understand the connection between poor sleep and heart health. To see all their findings, read more. ...
