Maternal Cholesterol in Pregnancy Tied to AMI Severity in Adult Offspring
Increased maternal cholesterol levels during pregnancy linked to greater severity of acute myocardial infarction in adult offspring
Varenicline Combo, Extension No Better for Quitting Smoking
Combining varenicline with nicotine patch, extending treatment from 12 to 24 weeks did not increase smoking cessation rates
Sodium Content of Processed Foods Varies by Type, Country
Twofold to threefold differences seen across different countries, with highest sodium levels in processed meat and fish products in China
Mobile Tech Program Helps Adults Control High Blood Pressure
Greater engagement with self-management program linked to lower systolic BP over time, lower risk for very high BP
Cases of Takotsubo Syndrome Up in Middle-Aged, Older Women
Majority of cases (88.3 percent) seen in women, especially those aged 50 years or older; incidence higher in middle-aged men than younger men
More Than Half of COVID-19 Survivors Have Postacute Sequelae
Most common sequelae include functional mobility impairments, pulmonary abnormalities, and mental health disorders
Preterm Delivery May Up Risk for Chronic Hypertension in Women
Risk for hypertension increased within first 10 years after delivery and remained elevated at least 40 years later
Increase in BP at Night Ups Risk for Death in Diabetes Patients
Relative to those with dip in nighttime SBP, nondippers, reverse dippers have higher prevalence of cardiac autonomic neuropathy
Study Characterizes Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults
Review shows median age of 21 years, involvement of five organ systems, and presentation four weeks after COVID-19
Uncontrolled HTN Up for Younger Men, Older Women
Thirty-four percent of those taking antihypertensive medications had hypertension
