Cardiovascular Disease

High-dose oral colchicine during reperfusion and for 5 days failed to reduce infarct size in patients with STEMI presenting to hospital, according to a new study published in Circulation.

Adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes had a lower long-term risk for cardiovascular disease if they had lower fat intake and higher intake of fiber and vitamin C, according to data published in Diabetic Medicine.

The new European Society of Cardiology guideline on CVD prevention in clinical practice offers a stepwise approach to managing CVD risk in various populations,

In a study of left ventricular assist devices, compared with Medtronic’s HeartWare, Abbott’s HeartMate3 was associated with a lower hazard of major neurological adverse events, researchers reported in Circulation.

Between 2002 and 2014, methamphetamine-associated HF hospitalizations increased in the U.S., especially in regions in the West Coast, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Adults with obesity at high cardiovascular risk saw significant reductions in visceral and ectopic fat after adding daily liraglutide 3 mg to a reduced-calorie diet and lifestyle plan, findings from a randomized controlled trial show.

The prevalence of clinical genetic testing is rising; therefore, the American Heart Association has issued guidance on the use, ethics and timing of pediatric genetic testing for heritable CVDs.

Women in northern Europe who lost height during middle age faced a greater risk of early death, primarily due to heart disease or stroke, according to an observational study published in BMJ Open.

In a new study, young adults born preterm demonstrated increased extracellular volume fraction in the left ventricle compared with their term-born peers, which may underlie their diastolic functional impairments.

Most patients with stable CAD and anginal symptoms experienced improvement in angina over time without any changes to antianginal therapy or need for coronary revascularization, according to results from the CLARIFY registry.