Subclinical Hypothyroidism Not Associated With Higher Mortality Rates in Older Patients Post Angioplasty
Subclinical hypothyroidism is reportedly associated with an increased risk of adverse events in patients undergoing coronary angioplasty.
Coronary Heart Disease
Mortality Lower With PDE5i Treatment in Men With Stable CAD
Mortality risk lower with PDE5i treatment versus alprostadil treatment; similar links seen for MI, heart failure, CV mortality risk.
Recurrent CHD Risk Up With Long Working Hours After First MI
For patients returning to work after first myocardial infarction, the risk for recurrent coronary heart disease.
Increased NT-ProBNP May Help Identify Patients at High Risk for CVD Across BP Categories
Elevated NT-proBNP may represent a useful biomarker for the identification of individuals at high risk for CVD and mortality across the spectrum of blood and pulse pressures.
Comparable Efficacy of Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Regimen Across BMI, Body Weight Categories
Rivaroxaban plus aspirin regimen for chronic atherosclerotic vascular disease may not require adjustment based on BMI or weight.
Factors Associated With Premature Coronary Heart Disease in Women Identified
Premature coronary heart disease risk was increased among women with diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, obesity, and those who smoked.
Fried Food Consumption May Increase Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Consumption of fried food may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease.
T2DM Associated With Premature Heart Disease in Women
Women younger than 55 years with type 2 diabetes have a 10-fold greater risk for having coronary heart disease.
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.
Leveraging Machine Learning to Identify Familial Hypercholesterolemia
The use of machine-learning was found to detect familial hypercholesterolemia with high accuracy.
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