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Low or intermediate score on Short Physical Performance Battery linked to increased risks for composite, individual CVD outcomes

New scientific statement on managing infective endocarditis in people who inject drugs emphasizes importance of addiction-trained clinicians

Declines in life expectancy seen for males and females, and for all race and Hispanic-origin groups

Polypill comprising aspirin, ramipril, atorvastatin effective for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults

Inverse association seen for mortality from all cardiovascular disease, ischemic heart disease, stroke

Only one of 15 muscle symptom-related reports by study participants assigned to statins believed to be due to statins

Programs targeting elementary and middle school-aged children more likely to be canceled

Risk reduced for 150 to 300 min/week of moderate-intensity physical activity and for 75 to 150 min/week vigorous-intensity physical activity

Rate of successful decongestion higher with addition of acetazolamide to loop diuretic in patients with acute decompensated heart failure

Expert consensus decision pathway developed for patients currently taking statins and needing additional treatment