Cardiovascular Disease

Plant Protein Intake Linked to Lower Risk of All-Cause, Cardiovascular Death Among Aging Women

February 24, 2021

Using data from the Women's Health Initiative, a new analysis found increased intake of plant protein was linked to lower risk of all-cause mortality, as well as deaths related to cardiovascular disease and dementia, in postmenopausal women.

Analysis of STS/ACC TVT Registry Indicate EPD Use May Not Protect Against Stroke

February 23, 2021

An observational analysis of data from more than 120k patients provides an overview of cerebral embolic protection devices and risk of in-hospital stroke among patients undergoing TAVR.

One Year of COVID-19: A Critical Care Cardiologist's Review

February 23, 2021

Dr. Gregory Weiss offers his thoughts on the most clinically impactful studies related to COVID-19 and cardiology released in the past year from his perspective as a critical care cardiologist.

Exercise, Not Testosterone Therapy Can Improve Vascular Function in Aging Men

February 22, 2021

Analysis of data from a 12-week study by investigators in Australia suggests testosterone therapy was not associated with improvements in arterial health or function.

Mother's Heart Health Sheds Light on Offspring Health in Adolescence

February 20, 2021

An analysis of more than 2k mother-child dyads suggests assessments of cardiovascular health could provide insight into the health of offspring during adolescence.

Early Revascularization More Effective than Conservative Approach in Patients with High-Risk Cardiac Anatomy

February 19, 2021

An analysis of data from the APPROACH registry suggest early revascularization with CABG or PCI may be a more effective approach than medical therapy in patients with stable ischemic heart disease and high-risk cardiac anatomy.

More than 50% of Severe COVID-19 Patients Develop Subsequent Heart Damage

February 18, 2021

An analysis of nearly 150 patients with severe COVID-19 and increased troponin levels indicates more than half of those patients went on to develop infarction, myocarditis, ischemia, or a combination of the three.

Case Report: Code Blue and Leg Edema

February 17, 2021

Check out our latest case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, which features a man in his 70s who recently recovered from COVID-19. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

FDA Expands Label for Sacubitril/Valsartan (Entresto) to Include Some HFpEF Patients

February 16, 2021

Novartis announced the US FDA has expanded the label for sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) to include reducing the risk of CV death and hospitalizations for heart failure among patients with chronic heart failure.

The Cholesterol Odyssey with Arnold Meshkov, MD

February 16, 2021

With a backdrop of American Heart Month, Arnold Meshkov, MD, reflects on the history of cholesterol and advances in the treatment of cholesterol disorders throughout history.