Cardiology News

Researchers found a lower prevalence of statin use for primary and secondary atherosclerotic CVD prevention among nonwhite and female patients, which they said may be partially due to factors such as bias and stereotyping.

Older adults derive greater LDL benefits after initiating statin therapy compared with younger adults, regardless of whether statins are prescribed for primary or secondary prevention or to people with diabetes, researchers reported.

Although major adverse cardiac events, malignancy and venous thromboembolism are more frequent in at-risk patients with rheumatoid arthritis, rates are similar between those receiving upadacitinib vs. adalimumab, according to data.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Data show that the commonly used metric of 10,000 steps per day is associated with improvements to overall and CV health, but the number likely is an overestimate and benefits vary by age and sex, according to a speaker.

Researchers at the American Society for Preventive Cardiology reported that the benefits of exercise occur at levels well below federal recommendations, and its impact on mortality risk is observed across ages, races and genders.

As little as one alcoholic drink per day is associated with a linear increase in systolic BP, even for people without hypertension, data from a meta-analysis of international studies show.

Use of azithromycin was associated with acute heart failure among patients with a history of CVD hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 infection compared with standard care, researchers in Europe reported.

BOSTON — Intermittent fasting was associated with weight loss and improved markers of glycemic control and anthropometric measures in adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and overweight or obesity, data presented at NUTRITION showed.

BOSTON — Delaying mealtime 5 hours after waking resulted in greater insulin resistance vs. delaying mealtime by a single hour, research presented at NUTRITION found.

ARLINGTON, Texas — An accurate BP measurement is essential to properly diagnose and manage hypertension, yet most providers do not have time to follow the guideline-recommended steps, according to a speaker.