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Internal Medicine
Artificial Sweetener Consumption Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
September 08, 2022
An analysis of the NutriNet-Santé cohort provides insight into the apparent increase in cardiovascular disease risk associated with consumption of artificial sweeteners.
DASH Diet Could Prevent 25,000+ Cardiovascular Events in those with Stage 1 Hypertension
September 07, 2022
A new study from the AHA's Hypertension Scientific Sessions provides an overview of the potential population-level benefit of behavior modification, including adherence to a DASH diet, on CVD events and mortality among patients with stage 1 hypertension.
Enhanced Screenings with Smartphone App No Better than Standard Blood Pressure Cuff, Study Shows
August 15, 2022
Results of the HOME BP study suggest a linked smartphone application combined with standard blood pressure monitoring did not result in superior blood pressure reductions than a standard approach.
CHEST Releases New Guidance for Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy
August 12, 2022
On August 11, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) released 44 new evidence-based recommendations in their new guidelines for perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy, which were published with the intention of replacing the 2012 guidelines on the subject.
Risk of Cardiovascular Event Heightened in Months Following a Gout Flare
August 02, 2022
A study of more than 60,000 patients with gout provides insight into the apparent increase in risk of cardiovascular events observed in the months immediately following a gout flare.
Odds of Developing Cardiovascular Disease Increased in Weeks Following COVID-19 Infection
July 29, 2022
An analysis of EHR data provides insight into the apparent increase in risk of developing cardiovascular disease or diabetes in the weeks immediately proceeding a COVID-19 infection.
Earlier Follow-Ups Could Reduce Mortality in Heart Failure, Study Finds
July 16, 2022
An analysis of 30- and 90-day readmission rates among patients hospitalized with AMI and CHF in Canada describes the impact of earlier follow-up appointments among these patient populations.
Postoperative AFib Could Signal Increased Risk of Heart Failure Hospitalizations
July 02, 2022
New research suggests occurrence of postoperative atrial fibrillation was associated with a 33% increase in risk of incident heart failure hospitalization in those undergoing cardiac surgery and a doubling in risk among those undergoing noncardiac surgery compared to their counterparts without postoperative atrial fibrillation.
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.
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.