Stage 1 Hypertension Linked to Increased Risk for ACS in Women
After adjustment for multiple variables, stage 1 hypertension linked to acute coronary syndromes in women, but not men
Socioeconomic Status Tied to Detection of Congenital Heart Defects
Prenatal detection of transposition of great arteries lower in rural areas, those with lower socioeconomic status, Hispanics
Risk for Severe Effects Low After SARS-CoV-2 Without Hospitalization
Risks for receiving hospital diagnosis of dyspnea, venous thromboembolism slightly increased, but no increased risk seen for other diagnoses
Hepatitis C Testing, Treatment Down During the Pandemic
Authors urge identifying people who have delayed or skipped health care services
ACC: Common Medications Can Raise Blood Pressure
Nearly one in five adults with hypertension take medications that can increase blood pressure, such as antidepressants, NSAIDs, oral steroids
ACC: Cardiovascular Risk Factors Present in Younger Black Women
Obesity, elevated blood pressure prevalent in younger Black women, even those in their 20s and 30s
New Heart Failure Diagnosed in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Though uncommon, cases of new heart failure include younger COVID-19 patients with no history of cardiovascular disease or risk factors
Factors ID’d for Pediatric Involuntary Psychiatric Hospitalization
Involuntary hospitalization associated with being aged 12 years or older and being from Black versus White ethnic group
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Time, Costs of Participation in MIPS Are Considerable
Mean cost to practices per physician $12,811; 201.7 hours annually spent per physician on MIPS-related activities
