ABO Variants Linked to Risk for Early-Onset Ischemic Stroke
Variants tagging blood groups O1, A1 more strongly linked to early- versus late-onset stroke; genetic risk for VTE also linked to EOS
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Rates of CV Risk Factors, Disease Projected to Rise by 2060
In the US, prevalence of CV risk factors and disease set to decrease for Whites, increase for racial/ethnic minorities
Fine Particulates Up Cardiovascular Events, Death in Hemodialysis Recipients
Particulate matter, one of the major air pollutants, is increasingly linked with adverse health outcomes, including in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Small CV Impact Seen When Replacing Salt With Low-Sodium Salt Substitute
The small effects of LSSS versus regular salt on cardiovascular health in adults may be important when implemented at the population level
Health Literacy Linked With CKD Progression, Cardiovascular Events
Improving health literacy may offer a way to prevent adverse clinical outcomes in chronic kidney disease.
Daytime Napping Frequency Linked to Hypertension, Ischemic Stroke Risks
Mendelian randomization analyses suggest daytime napping might be a causal risk factor for hypertension, ischemic stroke
Vaccination Cuts Risk for Myocardial Infarction, Stroke After COVID-19
Findings show lower hospitalization risk 31 to 120 days after COVID-19 infection
Cardiovascular Events More Likely After a Gout Flare
Patients with gout flare have increased odds of cardiovascular events, independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
Lifetime Risk for Stroke Varies With Genetic Risk, Cardiovascular Health
Highest LTRS score of 24.8% seen for those with high genetic risk and inadequate Life’s Simple 7
Postop, Nonoperative A-Fib Carry Similar Risks for Stroke or TIA
Patients with postoperative and nonoperative atrial fibrillation also have similar risks for cardiovascular-related death, all-cause death
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