Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
CVD Burden Decreased From 1990 to 2016 Across U.S.
Wide variation in rate of decline across states; small number of states saw increase in most recent years
Smoke Exposure Tied to Higher CV, Cerebrovascular ER Visits
Increased risk of all-cause cardiovascular, cerebrovascular ER visits, especially for over-65s
Declines Seen in Cardiovascular Risk Factors From 1990 to 2010
By 2010, men, women had similar risk profile and use of cholesterol-lowering drugs, antihypertensives
Exercise Best Defense for Those at Genetic Risk for CVD
Benefit of exercise against cardiovascular disease notable even among those at high genetic risk
High Financial Burden for Families of Patients With ASCVD
High burden of expenses for one in four low-income families; catastrophic burden for one in 10
Informal CVD Caregiving Costs Estimated at $61 Billion in 2015
Costs may increase to $128 billion by 2035; more than half due to caregiving for stroke patients
Myocarditis Rare Side Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Myocarditis with ICIs may be more common than initially thought; responds to higher steroid dosages
High-Intensity Exercise Harmful in Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy
High-intensity exercise independent marker for ventricular arrhythmia, regardless of exercise duration
Eating Pecans May Cut Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes
Benefits seen in markers of cardiometabolic disease, including insulin sensitivity
Coffee Consumption Cuts Coronary Artery Calcification
Odds of coronary calcification significantly lower for never smokers drinking >3 cups/day
