Cardiovascular Health

Investigators find that a small protein cell glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) couples the body’s control of blood sugar and BP.

Although men are more likely than women to be admitted for a hypertensive crisis, women have similar hospital mortality rates.

The men were assessed for neuroticism—or the tendency to interpret situations as stressful, threatening, or overwhelming—and worry levels through 2 mail-in surveys.

Norman Lepor, MD, a cardiologist and clinical investigator in the phase 3 clinical program for inclisiran (Leqvio; Novartis), discusses major trends in the atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and LDL-C management treatment landscape this year.

Norman Lepor, MD, a cardiologist and clinical investigator in the phase 3 clinical program for inclisiran (Leqvio; Novartis), discusses projections for inclisiran’s use in clinical and pharmacy settings.

Some study limitations include that follow-up data were missing for some patients who dropped out of the study during the follow-up stages and the timing of the follow-up echocardiograms were random and driven by preference versus standard protocol.

New study results show that there are more incidences of this inflammation of the heart muscle related to not being vaccinated than there are to the vaccine itself.

The research team conducted a systematic review to collect the available published evidence on the topic and then combined the results using a process called meta-analysis.

Norman Lepor, MD, a cardiologist and clinical investigator in the phase 3 clinical program for inclisiran (Leqvio; Novartis), discusses the burden of ASCVD in the country today.

In a presidential advisory, the American Heart Association says that individuals thought to be having an allergic response to the injection may instead by experiencing a cardiac reaction.

Study results demonstrate that ProBiotix’s probiotic strain can significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein levels.

Norman Lepor, MD, a cardiologist and clinical investigator in the phase 3 clinical program for inclisiran (Leqvio; Novartis), discussed inclisiran’s mechanism of action and how it supports LDL-C management for patients with ASCVD.

Norman Lepor, MD, a cardiologist and clinical investigator in the phase 3 clinical program for inclisiran, discussed the trial results assessing the efficacy and safety of inclisiran for patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Olive oil consumption increased from 1.6 grams per day in 1990 to approximately 4 grams per day in 2010.

New research raises concerns about the commonly prescribed medications used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure, though investigators say patients should continue to take them.

Inclisiran treats adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease who require additional lowering of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.

These mothers are approximately 17% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, 14% less likely to develop coronary heart disease, and 12% less likely to suffer a stroke, the data show.

Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common symptoms and treatments for atrial fibrillation.

Although fewer than 1 in 5 adults with type 2 diabetes are meeting targets to reduce heart disease risk, available therapies can help when combined with new approaches that barriers to care.

Additionally, the study showed a 15-fold increase in maternal mortality rates associated with chronic hypertension over the 40-year study period.

New study results show that though men are more likely to have heart conditions, the impact on their memory and thinking skills is lower.

Results of an analysis from the University of Eastern Finland show that supplementation for 5 years had no effect on total mortality or the incidence of these diseases in older individuals.

These lumps can relate to the overproduction of hormones, including the stress steroid hormone cortisol, which can lead to T2D and high blood pressure.

The approval marks the first small interfering RNA therapy for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol reduction.

Rivaroxaban is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.

The research team compared the monthly average blood pressures between 2018 and 2019 with blood pressure measures from January through March 2019 to January through March 2020.

Avapro (Irbesartan) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension and used to lower blood pressure.

Benicar (Olmesartan Medoxomil) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

Common triggers for atrial fibrillation include alcohol, caffeine, and less sleep.

Dabigatran and its acyl glucuronides are competitive, direct thrombin inhibitors.