Before last year’s decline, the rate of uninsured Americans was in double digits for decades
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
Subclinical Atherosclerosis More Likely Among Young Black Adults
Among socioeconomically vulnerable young adults, odds of subclinical atherosclerosis higher among Blacks versus Hispanics
Benefit of Early Myocardial Revascularization Explored
No mortality benefit seen with revascularization in patients with reduced LVEF and no or mild myocardial ischemia
Migraine With Aura ID’d as Independent Risk Factor for A-Fib
Novel AI ECG algorithm shows patients with MwA have higher AF prediction model output, indicating higher probability of atrial fibrillation
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
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
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
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
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