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Using AHA's Essential 8, New Study Details Need for Optimized Cardiovascular Health in US
June 30, 2022
New research from the first study to use the AHA's Life's Essential 8 to assess cardiovascular health at a population level details the lack of optimized cardiovascular health among adults and children in the US.
American Heart Association Debuts Life's Essential 8, Adds Sleep to Life's Simple 7
June 29, 2022
On June 29, the American Heart Association announced Life's Simple 7 is a thing of the past and will now include a section dedicated to the impact of sleep on cardiovascular health with the debut of Life's Essential 8.
Most Stroke Patients Have Undiagnosed Major Risk Factors
June 28, 2022
An analysis of data from a single center in Switzerland from a 15-year period details the prevalence of undiagnosed major risk factors among patients admitted with acute ischemic stroke, suggesting 67.7% present with at least 1 undiagnosed risk factor.
Studies Detail Thrombosis Risks Associated with Different COVID-19 Vaccines
June 27, 2022
Dr. Gregory Weiss provides perspective on a recent study detailing the risks of thrombosis observed with different COVID-19 vaccines among patients from a group of countries in Europe.
June 2022 Cardiology Month in Review
June 25, 2022
Our cardiology month in review spotlights the most popular content from the past month. The top content from June 2022 includes new USPSTF recommendations, DECAAF II, the latest edition of Don’t Miss a Beat, & more!
Invasive Approach More Beneficial than Medical Management for NSTEMI in Chronic Kidney Disease
June 24, 2022
New research from Indiana University details the impact of an invasive management strategy compared to medical management among patients with NSTEMI and chronic kidney disease across the spectrum of CKD severity.
DECAAF II: MRI-Guided Ablation Not A "One-Size-Fits-All" Fix for Persistent AFib
June 23, 2022
Results of DECAAF II, an RCT assessing MRI-guided ablation plus PVI to PVI alone for persistent AFib, suggest the more aggressive approach did not result in a statistically significant difference in arrhythmia recurrence but was associated with increased occurrence of safety events, including stroke.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Rates Lower for Minority Patients, Regardless of Income Level
June 22, 2022
An analysis of insurance claims data from 2016-2018 suggests cardiac rehabilitation attendance was 31% lower among Asian individuals, 19% lower among Black individuals, and 43% lower among Hispanic individuals compared to their White counterparts in models adjusted for income, age, sex, hypertension, diabetes, depression, ischemic stroke, and education level.
USPSTF Issues Cautious Recommendations on Nutritional Supplement Use for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
June 21, 2022
On June 21, the USPSTF released a new recommendation statement related to use of vitamin, mineral, or multivitamin supplements for the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease in adult patients, which replace the organization's 2014 recommendations on the subject.
Statins Could Slow Progression of Arterial Stiffness in High-Risk Patients
June 20, 2022
A retrospective analysis comparing statin users and nonusers details the significant declines in arterial stiffness progression among patients of high atherosclerotic risk based on statin use and adherence in a cohort of more than 5000 patients.