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High BP linked with unmet social needs among young U.S. adults
Hypertension remains a prevalent concern among youth and young adults in the U.S., especially among those living with adverse social conditions, speakers reported.
Quitting smoking appears to reduce risk for atrial fibrillation
Among people who had ever smoked, those who quit had reduced risk for incident atrial fibrillation compared with those who had not, according to new data from the UK Biobank.
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Top in cardiology: Composite biomarker predicts risk; processed food and heart disease
A single combined measurement of three modifiable biomarkers can predict future cardiovascular events when measured in healthy women at midlife, according to research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
Driving restrictions after ICD implantation may impede daily living
Driving restrictions after implantable cardioverter defibrillator implantation negatively affected patient daily living, according to a study published in European Heart Journal – Quality of Care and Clinical Outcomes.
Ultraprocessed foods linked to risk for heart disease, stroke
High consumption of ultraprocessed food, especially processed meats and sugar-sweetened beverages, was associated with elevated risk for heart disease and stroke, researchers reported.
Benefits of weight loss from bariatric surgery extend to blood pressure control
Bariatric surgery for weight loss was associated with improvements in blood pressure and antihypertensive use among patients with obesity compared with medical therapy and/or lifestyle management, a speaker reported.
Peter Libby, MD, to keynote annual CMHC, with focus on revolutionizing atherosclerosis care
The Cardiometabolic Health Congress announced that Peter Libby, MD, one of the foremost authorities in atherosclerosis, will deliver the keynote address at its upcoming 19th annual conference.
Measuring three factors can predict women’s 30-year risk for heart disease
A single combined measure of three modifiable biomarkers in healthy women at midlife was predictive of 30-year risk for future cardiovascular events, according to new research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
Finerenone improves outcomes in patients with mildly reduced, preserved ejection fraction
In patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction, finerenone reduced risk for CV death and worsening HF by 16% compared with placebo, researchers reported at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.
A single combination pill can improve blood pressure control, reduce polypharmacy
A polypill containing multiple blood pressure-lowering drugs may be an effective solution to addressing both uncontrolled hypertension and polypharmacy causing non-adherence to antihypertensive medications, speakers reported.
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