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Web-Based Model Shows Promise for Predicting Stroke, Cardiac Events after Non-Cardiac Surgery

February 26, 2021

A web-based model developed by a team at Thomas Jefferson University appeared to accurately predict risk of stroke and adverse cardiovascular events following non-cardiac surgery.

AHA Study Links 4 Major Conditions to More than 60% of COVID-19 Hospitalizations

February 25, 2021

An analysis using data from the CDC, COVID-NET, and the COVID Tracking Project suggests nearly 2 out of 3 COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US were attributable to obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure.

Hypertension in Pregnancy Predicts Cardiovascular Disease Risk A Decade After Birth

February 25, 2021

An analysis of data from 130 women suggests those with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, even if they had no baseline history of 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.