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Food insecurity, SNAP participation tied to suboptimal CV health
Food insecurity and participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may be related to failure to achieve ideal CV health, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.
Cardiovascular disease associated with four dermatological inflammatory diseases
Patients with rosacea, alopecia areata, psoriasis or atopic dermatitis all face an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study.
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Trial of vitamin D supplementation raises questions about CV effects on older adults
In a trial of more than 20,000 older adults, vitamin D supplementation trended toward reducing risk for major CV events in older adults compared with placebo, a finding differing from previous studies.
Biomarkers, new imaging parameters prognostic of CV event-free survival in Chagas disease
Researchers in Brazil identified new echocardiographic parameters and biomarkers prognostic of poor cardiac event-free survival among patients with chronic Chagas disease, which affects up to 7 million worldwide.
Older adults who take daily low-dose aspirin at higher risk for anemia
Taking daily low-dose aspirin was linked to an increased incidence of anemia and a decline in blood iron levels among otherwise healthy older adults, according to the results of research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Top in cardiology: FDA OKs gout drug to reduce CV events; studies support SGLT2 inhibitors
A 0.5 mg dose of colchicine, a drug commonly used for conditions such as gout, was recently approved by the FDA to prevent cardiovascular events in patients with residual inflammatory risk.
‘Pray’ and ‘hope’: Assessing social media response to Damar Hamlin’s sudden cardiac arrest
An analysis of social media reactions after the televised collapse of Damar Hamlin suggests many people do not see an active role for themselves after witnessing a sudden cardiac arrest, prompting a call for public awareness campaigns.
Insured status, cardiac care improved after state participation in Medicaid expansion
Within participating states, Medicaid expansion improved insurance coverage and CV health and reduced disparities in care, according to a meta-analysis.
Top in cardiology: Alcohol may help with stress; LDL can be reduced to very low levels
Light to moderate alcohol consumption was associated with a reduced risk for major adverse cardiovascular events mediated by stress-related brain activity, according to findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
AHA: Toxic metal exposure threatens heart health, particularly in underserved communities
Toxic metals such as lead, cadmium and arsenic found in food and water represent a significant hazard CV health in the U.S., particularly among historically underrepresented communities, according to a scientific statement.