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Top in cardiology: Platelet score predicts heart trouble; chronic noise and hypertension
A genetics-based platelet reactivity score can help identify people with a hyperreactive platelet phenotype who may have increased risk for a cardiovascular event, according to research published in Nature Communications.
Women, people with skin of color underrepresented in popular film depictions of acute MI
Depictions of acute MI in popular film are underrepresentative of women and patients from racial and ethnic minority groups, according to a research letter published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Neighborhood disadvantage linked to high rate of hypertension, low rate of treatment
Neighborhoods with higher socioeconomic disadvantage, particularly predominantly Black areas, had higher rates of hypertension and lower rates of BP treatment vs. less disadvantaged neighborhoods, researchers reported.
Resolving PTSD may lower risk for some diabetes-related complications
Individuals with type 2 diabetes who experience trauma may be at a lower risk for microvascular complications after resolving PTSD symptoms, according to a results from a retrospective study of U.S. veterans published in JAMA Network Open.
New tool identifies specific risk factors for heart failure in Native American adults
A novel prognostic model identified risk factors including smoking, obesity, HbA1c and albuminuria as significant predictors of incident heart failure risk among Native American adults, researchers reported.
Consuming more plant-based fat reduces the risk for overall, CVD morality
A greater intake of plant fat, particularly fat from grains and vegetable oils, was tied to lower overall and cardiovascular disease mortality, a study in JAMA Internal Medicine showed.
Chronic exposure to workplace loud noise raises likelihood of high blood pressure
Years of exposure to loud noise in the workplace may increase the likelihood of developing high blood pressure, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology Asia Conference.
Platelet reactivity score may predict heart attack, stroke risk beyond BP, cholesterol
A platelet reactivity score that identifies people with a hyperreactive platelet phenotype can be used to determine those who might be at elevated risk for a cardiovascular event, researchers reported in Nature Communications.
Top in cardiology: Low SGLT2 inhibitor prescription rates; workplace stress and AF risk
Most patients who qualified for an SGLT2 inhibitor were not prescribed one, according to an analysis of more than 3 million U.S. adults.
Benzodiazepine use may carry CV risks among patients with insomnia
Benzodiazepines were associated with increased risk for CHD, HF and CV mortality among patients with insomnia, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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