Cardiovascular Disease
CVD risk factors raise odds of colorectal cancer
Major risk factors for CVD were associated with elevated risk for colorectal cancer, according to research published in EClinicalMedicine.
Poor sleep efficiency, longer wake up associated with increased CVD risk
Individuals with poorer sleep efficiency and longer time spent awake from sleep onset to final awakening had increased risk for incident CVD, according to results published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
RA independently linked to poorer prognosis after myocardial infarction
Rheumatoid arthritis is independently linked to worse prognosis following myocardial infarction, with disease duration and corticosteroid use predicting mortality after myocardial infarction, according to data published in Rheumatology.
Black patients consistently underrepresented in pivotal CVD trials
In contrast to their prevalence in the overall disease population, Black individuals were considerably underrepresented in trials that affirmed the FDA’s approval of 24 CVD treatments, researchers reported.
High ultra-processed food consumption increases risk for CVD, CV death
Consuming large quantities of ultra-processed foods conferred elevated risk for CVD and CV death, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Primary aldosteronism testing ‘crucial’ for high-risk populations
Only 3% of adults at high risk for primary aldosteronism are screened for the condition, typically only after complications have developed, according to data from a retrospective study presented at the ENDO annual meeting.
More data needed as LGBTQ+ populations face disparities in CV health
CVD mortality has steadily decreased in the U.S. for some populations, but mounting data indicate LGBTQ+ adults have worse CV health compared with their straight, cisgender counterparts.
5 Questions with Annabelle Santos Volgman, MD
For this issue, Cardiology Today spoke with Editorial Board Member Annabelle Santos Volgman, MD, FACC, FAHA. She is the Madeleine and James McMullen – Carl E. Eybel, MD Chair of Excellence in Clinical Cardiology Professor of Excellence in Clinical Cardiology and the vice chief for academic affairs in the division of cardiology at Rush University Medical Center. She is also the co-founder and medical director of the Rush Heart Center for Women.
Obesity, CVD, other factors mean 75% of US adults may be at risk for severe COVID-19
As many as three-quarters of the U.S. adult population has at least one risk factor for severe COVID-19 infection according to CDC guidelines, which could make vaccine prioritization difficult, researchers reported.
Balance disorders linked to increased risk for death
Poor balance function was linked to an increased risk for death from all causes, CVD and cancer in adults aged 40 years and older, according to research published in JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.