Shared, Sex-Specific Body Fat Patterns Linked to Cardiovascular Aging
In both sexes, visceral adipose tissue volume, muscle adipose tissue infiltration, liver fat fraction were strongest predictors of CV age
Elevated Circulating Trimethylamine N-Oxide Levels Linked to AAA Risk, Growth Rate
Elevated circulating trimethylamine N-oxide also linked to recommended surgical intervention for abdominal aortic aneurysms
New GLP-1 Pill Helps People Lose 23 Pounds in Study
The pill offers an alternative to injections, which some people find difficult or unpleasant.
CDC’s Anti-Smoking Ads Set to End After 13 Years
Research shows the campaign led to millions of attempts to stop smoking and more than 1 million long-term quits
Incidence of Hemodynamic Valve Deterioration 6.2 Percent After TAVI
Patients with HVD at one year after TAVI were significantly younger and more likely to have smaller aortic annuli
New Guideline Developed for Management of High Blood Pressure
New guideline reaffirms role of healthy lifestyle behaviors in preventing and managing high blood pressure
Liberal RBC Transfusion Strategy Suggested for Acute Myocardial Infarction
When hemoglobin concentration is <10 g/dL, liberal red blood cell transfusion strategy is suggested
Sleep Apnea Increases Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk in Children With Epilepsy
Increased SCA risk seen in association with long-term CPAP, while risk reduced with adenotonsillectomy
Use of Vaginal Estradiol Tablets Not Linked to Recurrent Stroke
Exposure to vaginal estradiol not linked to increased rate of recurrent ischemic stroke when adjusted for comorbidity, medications, income, education
Remotely Delivered Behavioral Intervention Reduces Systolic BP Variation
Improvement seen in average systolic BP coefficient of variance and in other variability metrics
