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Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis

Low cardiovascular fitness in late adolescence is associated with an increased risk for incident psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis among men.

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Drop in ED Visits for Cardiac Conditions Tied to Later Cardiac Deaths

Undertreatment of cardiac conditions during COVID-19 pandemic tied to delayed excess mortality versus previous years.

CVD Risk Lowest at Highest Level of Physical Activity

Risk for cardiovascular disease decreases as accelerometer-measured moderate, vigorous, and total physical activity levels increase.

Review Confirms Interarm SBP Difference, Mortality Link

All-cause mortality risk increased with interarm systolic blood pressure difference magnitude from ≥5 mm Hg threshold.

Predicted Heart Age Higher Among Cancer Survivors

Excess heart age 8.5 years for men and 6.5 years for women; varies by age, race/ethnicity, education, income.

Achieving Optimal Population Cardiovascular Health: An AHA Scientific Statement

Improving the cardiovascular health of patients and the general population requires increased primordial and primary prevention efforts.

Some Patients Hospitalized With Cardiovascular Diseases Report Frequent Nightmares

Frequent nightmares associated with depression, anxiety, insomnia but not cardiovascular medications, sleep-disordered breathing.

History of Severe Hypoglycemia and Cardiac Function in Older Adults With T2D

A history of severe hypoglycemia may be associated with alterations in cardiac function in older adults with type 2 diabetes.

Very Low Carbohydrate Diet Associated With Reduced Levels of Small LDL Particles inType 2 Diabetes

A long-term very low carbohydrate dietary intervention was associated with a reduction in the concentration of small LDL particles in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Odds of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD Increased With Congenital Heart Disease

Youth with CHD have increased odds of anxiety and/or depression, ADHD, regardless of CHD severity.

AHA Scientific Statement on Prevention of CVD Risk During Menopause Transition

Scientific statement by AHA detailing the current understanding of menopause transition and its impact on the risk for postmenopausal cardiovascular disease.