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Short Periods of Intense Physical Activity Associated With Cardiorespiratory Fitness—Especially in Men With Type 2 Diabetes

Bouts of intense exercise can lead to cardiorespiratory fitness and decreased risk for cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes.

CVD Risk Factors Tied to Disease Activity, Disability in Rheumatoid Arthritis

More than 1 CVD risk factor, compared with one or none, associated with greater disease activity, disability in rheumatoid arthritis.

Statin Use Tied to Better COVID19 Survival

Findings show 53 percent increased survival among patients using statins before hospitalization.

Guidelines To Lower Systolic Blood Pressure For Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease

69.5 percent of adults with CKD eligible for BP lowering according to 2021 KDIGO guideline versus 49.8 percent with 2012 guideline

CCO Predicts In-Hospital Events in Patients With Stenosis Undergoing CEA but Not CAS

This study sought to determine the clinical impact of contralateral carotid occlusion among patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy and coronary artery stenting.

High Rates of Acute Cardiovascular Events Among Hospitalized Patients With Influenza

The rate of acute cardiovascular events was found to be high in adults hospitalized with influenza.

Two-Thirds of Patients Treated With Statins for ACS May Not to Achieve Recommended LDL-C Target

The majority of patients with acute coronary syndrome treated with statins were found to have low-density lipoproteins-cholesterol levels above those recommended by current guidelines.

The Role of the AHA in the COVID19 Pandemic

In a statement issued on March 17, 2020,2, the American Heart Association defined its role in curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus disease 2019.

Interim AHA Guidelines for Reducing COVID-19 Transmission During Resuscitation

The American Heart Association released interim guidance on resuscitation care in patients with known or suspected COVID-19.

No Difference Found Between Aspirin and Other Anticoagulants for VTE Prophylaxis After THR and TKR

Aspirin was not found to be superior to other anticoagulants in preventing venous thromboembolism after total hip or knee replacement.