Updated Heart Disease, Stroke Statistics Presented for 2025
Many of the risk factors for heart disease are continuing to increase
Primary Prevention Aspirin Use Decreased After Recommendation Change
Decrease in use seen among older adults, adults with low ASCVD risk, but also among those with higher ASCVD risk
Fewer Bleeding Events Seen With Abelacimab Than Rivaroxaban in A-Fib
Lower levels of free factor XI and fewer bleeding events seen in patients with atrial fibrillation at moderate-to-high risk for stroke
Calorie Labeling of Foods Leads to Small Reduction in Energy Selected
Larger reduction seen in consumption; evidence insufficient to assess potential modifiers for food consumption
Intermittent Fasting Safe, Effective for Reducing Visceral Adipose Tissue
However, it offers no additional benefit than the Mediterranean diet alone for abdominal fat
Clinical Practice Guidelines Updated for Management of Stroke Rehab
47 recommendations developed in areas relevant to primary care, including transition to community, motor therapy, mental health
Increased Intermuscular Fat Linked to Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
Independent link seen between decreased coronary flow reserve and decreased skeletal muscle, increased intermuscular adipose tissue
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Risks and Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
Reduced risks seen for neurocognitive, coagulation, cardiometabolic disorders; increased risks seen for GI, arthritic disorders
Director of the National Institutes of Health Steps Down
Monica M. Bertagnolli has served in the role for just over a year
FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches
Approval marks first time the agency has approved sale of a nicotine pouch
