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From 2007 to 2017 there was an increase in drug-use associated infective endocarditis hospitalizations and valve surgeries

Drug Use-Associated Infective Endocarditis Up 2007 to 2017

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More than 12-fold increase in DUA-IE hospitalizations and valve surgeries during 2007 to 2017
In older adults

Risk of Arterial Thromboembolic Events Up Prior to Cancer Diagnosis

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In seniors, risk of arterial thromboembolic events peaked in the 30 days immediately before diagnosis
Patients with opioid use disorder undergoing cardiac surgery have increased complications and costs

Complications, Costs Up With Cardiac Sx in Opioid Use Disorder

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No increased risk of mortality, but increase in incidence of major complications
Patients taking fluoroquinolones may be at higher risk for ruptures or tears in the aorta

FDA: Fluoroquinolones Tied to Heart Vessel Ruptures, Tears

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Patients at risk include those with hypertension or certain genetic disorders and the elderly
Occupational exposures to pesticides and metals are associated with an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease among Hispanics/Latinos

Exposure to Metals, Pesticides Tied to CVD in Hispanics/Latinos

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Prevalence ratio for any cardiovascular disease was 2.18 for those working with pesticides
A considerable proportion of cardiovascular disease deaths in Shandong Province

High Sodium May Contribute to CVD Deaths in Shandong, China

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16,100 CVD deaths attributable to higher sodium intake among those aged 25 to 69 in 2011
The density of greenness near residences is associated with lower urinary levels of epinephrine and F2-isoprostane

Residential Greenness Linked to Cardiovascular Disease Risk

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More greenness near residence linked to lower urinary levels of epinephrine and F2-isoprostane
For older adults

Cognitive Decline Similar After Cardiac Surgery, Catheterization

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No subjective memory decline observed in association with cardiac surgery in older adults
Both pregnancy losses and a history of at least five live births are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease

Pregnancy Losses Linked to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

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Women with five or more live births at increased risk for coronary heart disease, hospitalized MI
Less than an hour a week of resistance exercise is associated with decreased risks for cardiovascular disease-related events and all-cause mortality

Less Than One Hour of Resistance Training Weekly Tied to Lower CVD Risk

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No further risk reduction for CVD morbidity, all-cause mortality seen for ≥60 minutes/week