45 percent increase seen in risk for CKD progression for those in highest versus lowest quartile of serum aldosterone
HTN Linked to Hospitalization for Omicron in Vaccinated Persons
Findings seen among individuals who received at least three mRNA vaccine doses, subsequently diagnosed with COVID-19 during omicron surge
Poll: Inflation Has Many Americans Cutting Back on Health Care
One in four Americans have put off medical care or prescription purchases due to higher prices
Transient Increase Seen in CV Events Following Gout Flare
Among gout patients experiencing cardiovascular events, odds of gout flare higher in preceding 0 to 60 and 61 to 120 days
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Management of NSTEMI
Blacks, Hispanics less likely than Whites to undergo coronary angiography, PCI for acute non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
Time-Restricted Eating Early in Day More Effective for Weight Loss
Time-restricted eating from 7:00 to 15:00 more effective for weight loss, reducing diastolic BP than control with energy restriction
Screening for A-Fib Using Wearable Devices May Be Cost-Effective
Wearable devices are cost-effective compared with no screening or screening using traditional methods
Premature Menopause May Increase Risk for Heart Failure, A-Fib
Ages 45 to 49, 40 to 44, younger than 40 years versus 50 years or older at menopause associated with increased risks for heart failure, atrial fibrillation
Higher Meat Intake in Older Adults May Raise Risk for ASCVD
Associations for unprocessed red meat, total meat, total ASF with ASCVD mediated by trimethylamine N-oxide-related metabolites
Smoking Cessation Activity Down in U.S. Adults During Pandemic
2019 to 2020 saw decrease in annual past-year quit attempt prevalence and lower-than-expected sales of lozenges, patches, gum