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
Genetic Risk for Obesity Ups Likelihood of Kidney Disease
Findings largely independent of blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
ASA: Scoring System May Predict Stroke Risk in COVID-19 Inpatients
Score based on six clinical factors including no fever at time of admission, no history of pulmonary disease, high white blood cell count
ASA: BP Telemonitoring Aids Stroke Survivors in Underserved Areas
Adherence to follow-up, blood pressure control better in those with remote BP monitoring, telehealth versus usual care
Iliac Vein Stenting Appears Safe in Office-Based Lab Setting
7.36 percent of patients had minor complications, mainly insertion site hematomas; 0.41 percent had major complications