Adjusted hazard ratios varied from 0.69 to 0.28 across increasing activity categories compared with 0 to 19 minutes/day
ASA: Myocardial Infarction May Hasten Cognitive Decline in Adults
Participants with incident MI had significantly faster declines in global cognition, memory, and executive function than those without MI
ASA: Stroke Rates Down in Elderly, Up in Young Adults in the U.S.
Stroke incidence decreased among older adults nationwide and increased in 15- to 49-year-olds in the South and Midwest U.S.
Physical Health Worse for Adults Living in Small Cities, Rural Areas
Individual-level socioeconomic resources contributed to the advantage among residents of large urban counties
Prevalence of Chronic Conditions Increased Among Cancer Survivors
Increase also seen in prevalence of multiple chronic conditions for cancer survivors, which was most pronounced among those aged 18 to 44 years
Social Isolation, Loneliness Up Risk of New CVD in Older Women
Findings independent of each other, with an even stronger effect seen for women with high levels of social isolation and loneliness
Guidelines Address Management of Type B Aortic Dissection
Stepwise approach recommended for evaluation, treatment of TBAD followed by close clinical surveillance
Midlife Cardiac Structure and Its Change Linked to Cognition
25-year increase in left ventricular mass linked to lower cognition on most tests; increase in LAV linked to lower global cognition
Physician Mental Health Has Declined During the Pandemic
Findings show an increase in mental health, substance use-related visits among Canadian physicians
AHA Issues Advisory for Penicillin Reactions in Patients With Severe RHD
Strongly consider oral prophylaxis for patients at elevated risk for cardiovascular compromise following IM injection of benzathine penicillin G