Adoption of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet may yield largest benefit in reducing cardiovascular events
Some Ultraprocessed Foods May Lead to Broader Consumption for Teens
Study looks at adolescent eating behavior and its implications for modifiable hypertension risk factors
Medical Cannabis Tied to Higher Risk for New Heart Rhythm Disorders
Findings seen for people with chronic pain; no association seen for acute coronary syndrome or heart failure
Summary Elixhauser Comorbidity Score Developed for Use in Older Adults
Unclear whether the S-Elixhauser comorbidity score offers an advantage over other similar measures
Telemedicine, In-Person Visits Show High Diagnostic Concordance
Variance seen by specialty, with lower concordance for primary care
CVD Risk Factors ID’d in Individuals With High Fracture Risk
Highest incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events seen in those with incident fragility fracture
Early-Onset HTN, Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Early-Onset Glaucoma
Age at hypertension, type 2 diabetes diagnoses linked to age at onset of primary open-angle glaucoma; no link found for OSA, migraine
A-Fib Risk Higher in Women After Adjusting for Height, Size
Risk for atrial fibrillation is greater in women than men after adjusting for height, height and weight, or body surface area
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
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