Decreases seen for reversible risk in vulnerable patients with high baseline risk
~30 Percent of Seniors Have Sequelae After Acute SARS-CoV-2
Greatest excess risk seen for respiratory failure, fatigue, hypertension, memory difficulties compared with matched individuals without COVID-19
GDM May Up Risk for Range of Later Cardiovascular Conditions
Traditional risk factors such as subsequent diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia only partially contribute to higher risk
Living in Poor Neighborhood Tied to Worse Mitral Valve Repair Outcomes
Patients with lower socioeconomic status face bigger incisions, fewer repairs, more complications, and higher mortality
Midlife Chronic Conditions Increase Risk for Later Dementia
Authors say findings show importance of preventing chronic conditions earlier in life versus later in life
Time to Benefit Estimated for Intensive BP Control to Prevent Stroke
About 1.7 years of more intensive hypertensive treatment required to prevent one stroke per 200 adults aged 65 years or older
Four in 10 Adults Report Heart Symptoms During the Pandemic
And, one in four COVID-19 survivors says the virus impacted their heart health
Top White House Science Adviser Resigns After Probe Into ‘Disrespectful’ Behavior
Eric Lander said his resignation is effective ‘no later than February 18 in order to permit an orderly transfer’
E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking May Not Result in Success
Study reveals other smoking cessation aids are tied to more successful quits
Adhering to Life’s Simple 7 May Cut CHD Risk Despite Genetics
In high polygenic risk score group, ideal versus poor LS7 linked to 20.2 more years free of coronary heart disease