Vascular Disease

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Blood Pressure

Nutritional Pearls: Can The DASH Diet Treat More Than High Blood Pressure?

01/17/2015

Susan is a 45-year-old woman with hypertension and high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. She is already careful about her daily sodium intake, but is curious if there are any other dietary...

01/17/2015

Research Summaries

aortic disease

ACC/AHA Updates Aortic Disease Clinical Practice Guideline

12/27/2022

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have updated their joint clinical practice guideline on the diagnosis and management of aortic disease.

12/27/2022

stroke

Stroke Rate Is 4-Times Higher Among Black Adults

03/29/2021

In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of age on stroke risk associated with a variety of blood pressure levels in a diverse cohort of participants.

03/29/2021

Nutrition

How Does Fish Consumption Impact CVD Risk?

03/09/2021

The authors of a recent study examined the relationship between fish consumption, cardiovascular disease, and mortality in those with and without vascular disease.

03/09/2021

Statins

Statins Could Reduce Pressure Ulcers in Stroke Patients

01/07/2021

In a recent study, researchers examined the potentially beneficial effects of statin use in stroke patients for the reduction of pressure ulcers.

01/07/2021

Management

AHA/ACC: New Guidelines on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Management

11/23/2020

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released new guidance for the diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric patients with HCM.

11/23/2020

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September 2024

Volume 64

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