Prevalence of HTN Increases With Neighborhood Disadvantage
Higher hypertension rate and lower treatment rate seen for highest versus lowest ADI quintile neighborhood
Women Have Lower Risk for Postoperative A-Fib After Cardiac Surgery
Men and women with poAF have higher risk for death than those without poAF, with higher risk seen for women than men
Exposure to Tobacco on TV, Streaming Varies by Sociodemographics
Disparities in exposure seen by race or ethnicity, education level, and smoking status
Study Reveals Heart Failure Risks in American Indian Communities
Older age, smoking, macroalbuminuria, microalbuminuria, previous MI, diabetes, and glycated hemoglobin predict risk
CMR-Modeled PCWP Independent Risk Factor for Heart Failure
Characteristics associated with elevated CMR-modeled PCWP include hypertension, BMI, age, male sex, alcohol consumption
Mitral Valve Surgery Linked to Lower Rates of Adverse Outcomes in AFMR
Surgery associated with significantly lower rate of heart failure hospitalization, all-cause mortality despite more severe disease status
2020 to 2021 Saw Decline in Life Expectancy for 39 States, Increase for 11
Highest life expectancy at birth of 79.9 years was seen in Hawaii, while lowest of 70.9 years was in Mississippi
AI May Aid Diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome
High accuracy seen using ordinary online photographs
Even Low-Risk Alcohol Consumption Ups Mortality Risk in Older Adults
High-risk drinking tied to higher all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality
Life’s Essential 8 Is Enhanced With a Psychological Health Measure
Adding a ninth dimension based on depression scores by the Patient Health Questionnaires is feasible, authors say
