No mortality benefit seen with revascularization in patients with reduced LVEF and no or mild myocardial ischemia
Subclinical Atherosclerosis More Likely Among Young Black Adults
Among socioeconomically vulnerable young adults, odds of subclinical atherosclerosis higher among Blacks versus Hispanics
Black-White Disparities Persist for Cardiovascular Mortality
Two studies show increased cardiovascular mortality for Black versus White adults in a nationwide analysis, the MESA sample
Just 8 Percent of Americans Lack Health Insurance, a Record Low
Before last year’s decline, the rate of uninsured Americans was in double digits for decades
Evidence Updated on Myocarditis After mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination
Incidence of myocarditis probably higher after vaccination with mRNA-1273 versus BNT162b2, lower with increased interval between doses
AI Can Help ID Incidental PE on Conventional Chest CT Exams
Out of 3,003 chest CT exams, AI detected four iPEs missed by clinical reports, and clinical reports detected seven iPEs missed by AI
Wearing An Activity Tracker May Promote Physical Activity
Review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses suggests use of activity trackers effective for increasing walking, reducing body weight
Rates of CV Risk Factors, Disease Projected to Rise by 2060
In the U.S., prevalence of CV risk factors and disease set to decrease for Whites, increase for racial/ethnic minorities
AMA: Nine in 10 Americans Want Their Health Info Kept Private
AMA survey unearthed concerns about data privacy protections and confusion about who can access personal health information
Disparities Seen in LVAD Use for Heart Failure in Seniors
Authors say disparities in LVAD use by race, sex likely driven by clinician decision-making