Highest incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events seen in those with incident fragility fracture
Higher Artificial Sweetener Consumption Linked to CVD Risk
Aspartame intake linked to increased risk for cerebrovascular events, while acesulfame potassium and sucralose linked to CHD risk
Flu Vaccine Offers Moderate Protection From Stroke
After full adjustment, association between influenza vaccination and ischemic stroke yielded adjusted odds ratio of 0.88
Dedicated Care at Women’s Heart Center May Aid Diagnosis, Outcomes
Women with ischemia or myocardial infarction without obstructive CAD may receive more specific diagnosis at a women’s heart center
Polygenic Risk Score May Predict Sudden Death in Some CAD Patients
High GPSCAD may predict sudden and/or arrhythmic death in patients with coronary artery disease without severe systolic dysfunction
Risk for Myocarditis Low After BNT162b2 Booster in Israel
Risk estimates (cases per 100,000) 6.44 and 5.21 for males aged 16 to 19 and 20 to 24 years, respectively, compared with 1.42 overall
High Ultraprocessed Food Intake Tied to Greater Mortality
Significant proportion of mortality risk associated with poor nutrient food intake explained by level of food processing
Air Pollution Increases Heart Attacks in Nonsmokers
Findings for same-day nitric oxide levels and average levels for particulate matter in the preceding three days
Intervention Cuts Risk for AKI After Coronary Angiography
Reduced incidence of AKI seen in association with multifaceted intervention, including clinical decision support, audit, feedback
Access to Primary Care Linked to Awareness, Control of Hypertension
Lower measured hypertension prevalence seen in association with higher accessibility score