Fitness in Early Adulthood Associated With Lower Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality
Cardiorespiratory fitness in early adulthood now linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality.
Preventive Medicine
CDC: Cholesterol-Lowering Medications Underutilized
Only half of American adults who should be taking cholesterol-lowering drugs are, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
Positive Outcomes More Likely in Industry Sponsored Clinical Trials
Industry sponsored trials were more than 4 times likely to report a positive outcome vs trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
Total Cholesterol Increases; HDL-C Declines in Middle-Aged Adults
About 1 in 8 American adults continue to have high levels of total cholesterol and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, according to a new data brief published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
Air Pollution Increases Cardiovascular Risks for Women With Diabetes
Long-term exposure to air pollution, including dust and car exhaust, increases cardiovascular disease risks for women with diabetes.
American College of Cardiology Establishes Cardiovascular Public Reporting Program
The American College of Cardiology launched a voluntary public reporting program with the National Cardiovascular Data Registry to deliver useful and accurate information to patients.
Exercising Later in Life Can Still Reduce Heart Failure Risk
Even modest increases in physical activity could provide some protection against heart failure, no matter at what age.
Transitional Care Interventions Reduced Readmission for Heart Failure Patients
Transitional care interventions, especially high-intensity interventions, were shown to be effective at reducing the risk of readmission and emergency room visits for heart failure patients.
Decrease in Ideal Cardiovascular Health Among American Adults
Despite progress in heart disease, the number of adults achieving ideal cardiovascular health, as defined by the American Heart Association’s Simple 7 health metrics, has decreased.
Initiating Varenicline After ACS in Hospital Is Effective for Smoking Cessation
EVITA trial results show varenicline helps patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome cease smoking.
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