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June 20, 2023
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Higher sex-specific LVEF may mean better outcomes in women with suspected ischemia

Higher sex-specific LVEF may mean better outcomes in women with suspected ischemia

Among women with suspected ischemia, using sex-specific left ventricular ejection fraction stratification, those with LVEF greater than 65% had the lowest rates of death and nonfatal MI, according to new data from the WISE study.

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June 13, 2023
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Hysterectomy in women younger than 50 years linked to increased CVD risk

Hysterectomy in women younger than 50 years linked to increased CVD risk

Women in Korea who underwent hysterectomy before age 50 years had an increased risk for CVD, specifically stroke, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

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June 12, 2023
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Beta-blockers may lower 5-year risk for heart attack in patients with confirmed stable CAD

Beta-blockers may lower 5-year risk for heart attack in patients with confirmed stable CAD

Compared with nonuse, beta-blockers were linked to an 8% reduction in major CV events among patients with obstructive CAD referred for invasive testing, according to data published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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June 01, 2023
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In patients hospitalized for acute MI, diabetes raises risk for death

In patients hospitalized for acute MI, diabetes raises risk for death

Among patients hospitalized for acute MI, those with diabetes had greater risk for death than those without it, according to data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities cohort.

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May 30, 2023
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'Cutting edge' AI could help diagnose heart attacks

'Cutting edge' AI could help diagnose heart attacks

An algorithm that was developed with the help of artificial intelligence could help physicians diagnose myocardial infarction more quickly and accurately, according to the results of research published in Nature Medicine.

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May 18, 2023
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‘Troubling numbers’ reveal pandemic’s toll on CVD deaths, widening race disparities

‘Troubling numbers’ reveal pandemic’s toll on CVD deaths, widening race disparities

In 2020, heart disease remained among the leading causes of death, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have exacerbated preexisting CVD morbidity-related racial and ethnic disparities.

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May 02, 2023
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Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio may serve as marker of mortality in patients with AKI

Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio may serve as marker of mortality in patients with AKI

The platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio has potential to be a marker of mortality for patients with AKI, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.

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May 01, 2023
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Rehospitalization more common for young women vs. men after heart attack

Rehospitalization more common for young women vs. men after heart attack

Young women who survive an acute MI are more likely to be readmitted during the year after discharge compared with similarly aged men, researchers reported.

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May 01, 2023
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Living in areas with high vehicle ownership tied to lower odds of death after heart attack

Living in areas with high vehicle ownership tied to lower odds of death after heart attack

Adults living in neighborhoods with low vehicle ownership have higher mortality risk after an MI compared with those residing in neighborhoods with high vehicle ownership, independent of household income, researchers reported.

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April 19, 2023
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‘Drastic changes’ needed to combat rising hypertension rates, worsening control

‘Drastic changes’ needed to combat rising hypertension rates, worsening control

It is estimated that one in two U.S. adults has hypertension, considered the most prevalent CV condition and a potent risk factor for MI, HF, stroke and death. Yet, BP control continues to worsen, and the disease burden remains substantial.

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