More Congenital Heart Defects Seen in Babies Born Via Fertility Treatment
Increased odds of major and severe congenital heart defects seen after assisted reproductive technology versus spontaneous conception
Study Looks at Efficacy of Hemoglobin Thresholds for Transfusion
30-day risk for death/MI increased with lower hemoglobin thresholds for transfusion in patients with acute MI, anemia
AHA and ACC Update Cardiovascular Management Guideline for Noncardiac Surgery
Stepwise approach to perioperative cardiac management can help doctors decide whether surgery should proceed
Event-Free Survival Extended With Long-Term Finerenone in Heart Failure
Long-term finerenone extends event-free survival up to three years for heart failure with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction
Body Roundness Index Trajectory Tied to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
In a longitudinal cohort, middle-aged and older Chinese people with moderate-stable and high-stable BRI had increased risk for CVD
Time-Restricted Eating Improves Glycemic Regulation in Metabolic Syndrome
TRE Improved HbA1c by −0.10 percent compared with standard-of-care nutritional counseling alone
Type 2 Diabetes Incidence Up With Higher Intake of Ultraprocessed Food
Heterogeneity was seen across UPF subtypes, with lower incident type 2 diabetes for breads, cereals, plant-based alternatives
Global Prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease at High Altitude ~9 Percent
However, authors note this is likely underestimated and underdiagnosed
Early Adoption of DOAC Dashboard Reduces Off-Label Prescribing
Adoption of DOAC population management tool dashboard before July 2018 linked to decline in off-label dosing prescriptions
Risk for Stroke, TIA Increased in Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
Cumulative incidence of first ischemic stroke was 2.1 percent by age 20 years, 13.5 percent by age 60 years
