Impaired First-Phase Ejection Fraction Tied to COVID-19 Mortality
Mortality increased in unadjusted, adjusted analyses for patients with impaired first-phase ejection fraction
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD)
Longitudinal CV Risk Inversely Linked to Cognitive Performance
Elevated systolic BP, high serum total cholesterol, obesity from childhood linked to worse midlife cognitive performance
Undiagnosed A-Fib Detected During Diabetic Foot Exam
1 in 6 patients with diabetes had previously undiagnosed atrial fibrillation with similar rates in men and women
Visceral Fat Area Better at Predicting CV Outcomes in the HD Population
Visceral fat area was significantly associated with the risk for cardiovascular events and death and all-cause mortality, whereas coronary artery calcification score was not, a study found.
Kidney Impairment Influences Safety, Efficacy of Anticoagulants for AFib
Investigators found an incremental increase in risks from oral anticoagulants as kidney function decreased, highlighting the need for more research to better understand bleeding risk and net benefit of treatment in the CKD population.
Finerenone Improves Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients With Diabetic Kidney Disease
The study evaluated finerenone in addition to standard of care in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.
Gender Disparities Seen in Care for Younger Patients With ASCVD
Women with premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease receive less optimal care than men
Adding Aspirin May Up Risk for Patients on DOAC for A-Fib/VTE
Among patients with a-fib and/or VTE, about one-third received ASA in addition to a DOAC with no clear indication for ASA
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Use of Vitamins for CVD, Cancer Prevention
Task force recommends against use of beta-carotene, vitamin E for prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer in adults
QTc Interval Prolonged in Some Hospitalized With COVID-19
QTc prolongation seen in association with age 80 years and older, severe chronic kidney disease, elevated hs-troponin levels
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