Anticholinergic Burden Tied to Adverse Effects in Middle Age
Identification of at-risk populations varies by scale used, which could impact clinical practice
Opting for Plant-Based Protein May Lower Mortality Risk
Replacing animal protein with plant protein tied to lower mortality, less cardiovascular disease
Opportunities Identified for Improving BP Control
Based on EHR data, room for improvement found in BP control, health care processes such as meds intensification
Guidelines Detail Management of Liver Failure in ICU Patients
29 recommendations address CV, hematology, pulmonary, renal, endocrine considerations
Family Hx of Early MI Modifies Ovary Removal, CVD Link
Heart disease mortality up for women with FHPMI and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy at younger age
2018 Health Care Spending Up Due to Higher Prices
2018 uptick in utilization first seen in years, but impact dwarfed by price increases
Americans’ Protein-Rich Diets May Up Heart Disease Risk
Findings may have important public health implications for chronic disease prevention
Long-Term Endurance Exercise Tied to Aortic Enlargement
One in five masters-level athletes show aortic dilatation, with higher rates seen among men
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes Similar Regardless of Obesity Onset
Impact on diabetes, microvascular complications similar regardless of BMI status at age 20 years
Olive Oil Consumption Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Risk
Substituting margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fat with olive oil may lower risk

















