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Cardiovascular Disease
The Practical Cardiology™ Cardiovascular Disease clinical resource center hosts content related to a wide array of cardiovascular conditions. The leading cause of death in the United States, the term cardiovascular disease encompasses a multitude of conditions and this page serves as a hub for information to several of the most common conditions, including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, acute coronary syndromes, hypertension, and more.
Case Series Details Treatment of Myocarditis-Like Illness Following COVID-19 Vaccination
June 18, 2021
A case series of 7 patients from a pair of US medical centers details the treatment and presentation of patients with myocarditis-like illness after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.
Targeted Hypothermia Provides No Mortality Benefit at 6 Months Compared to Normothermia after Cardiac Arrest
June 17, 2021
Results of an open-label randomized trial suggests targeted hypothermia among unconscious cardiac arrest patients may not provide mortality benefits compared to normothermic patients.
Financial Burden of Cardiovascular Disease Equals or Exceeds Burden Imposed by Cancer
June 15, 2021
A comparison of data from patients with cancer and ASCVD from a nationally representative survey suggests the financial burden of cardiovascular disease was similar to or exceeded the burden imposed by cancer.
Prioritizing Heart Health in Young Adults Could Have Substantial Impact on Rates of Premature Cardiovascular Events
June 15, 2021
New research indicates improvements in cardiovascular health during young adulthood among patients with low baseline cardiovascular health could reduce the rates of premature cardiovascular disease as the population ages.
Women with Common Endocrine Disorder at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
June 13, 2021
A recent review of data from within a major European-based database indicates women with PCOS were at a 26% greater risk of major adverse cardiovascular events when compared to matched controls without polycystic ovary syndrome.
Despite Awareness of Cardiovascular Risks, Many Smokers Continue Tobacco Use
June 10, 2021
An analysis of survey responses from 2013-2018 indicates many patients with a history of cardiovascular disease who use tobacco continue to do so, despite being aware of the increased risk associated with smoking and tobacco use.
Report: iPhone MagSafe Technology Interferes with Some Pacemakers, Defribrillators
June 10, 2021
A study from Brown University demonstrates MagSafe technology used in the iPhone 12 Pro Max could interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices.
Survey Suggests Nearly 50% of Cardiologists Report Having a Hostile Work Environment
June 07, 2021
An analysis of survey data from cardiologists in multiple regions throughout the world portrays a field in need of reform, with more than 4-in-10 reporting a hostile work environment and some form of discrimination reported by 3-in-10 cardiologists.
Meta-Analysis Details CVD Risk After Thyroidectomy in Patients with Thyroid Cancer
June 03, 2021
Data from AACE 2021 suggests the risk of cardiovascular disease was 15% greater among patients with thyroid cancer who underwent thyroidectomy than the general population, but found no significant difference in risk of cardiac mortality and atrial fibrillation.
Low Sodium Diet Linked to Reductions in Cardiac Injury, Strain in DASH-Sodium Trial
May 25, 2021
An analysis of data from DASH-Sodium sheds further light on the impact of increased sodium intake on cardiovascular risk.