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Early Menstruation Linked To Heightened Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Later In Life: Study Getting periods before the age of 13 is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health, also suggests that girls who start menstruation before the age of 10 or younger are at an increased risk of having a stroke before the age of 65.

Sleep-disordered breathing and cardiovascular disease: who and why to test and how to intervene? Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is common in individuals with established cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly those with heart failure (HF). There are two main types of SDB, central sleep apnoea (CSA) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) which frequently overlap as mixed SDB.

Right-sided mechanical valve prostheses in adults with congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease (CHD) commonly includes right-sided valvular heart disease. Patients with CHD may require multiple sternotomies and interventions in their lifetime. The longevity of their replaced valve will be one of the most important factors determining freedom from re-intervention and overall prognosis. The European Society of Cardiology Guidelines for the management of adults with CHD have recommendations as to the indications and timing of pulmonary and tricuspid valve intervention.

Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Dementia, Especially When Diagnosed Before Age 65 Years Adults with atrial fibrillation (AF) are at increased risk for dementia, especially when AF occurs before age 65 years, new research shows. Investigators note the findings highlight the importance of monitoring cognitive function in adults with AF.

AF Tied to 45% Increase in Mild Cognitive Impairment Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an outcome that's linked to cardiovascular risk factors and multi-comorbidity, results of a new study suggest.

COVID Coronary Plaque Infection Confirms CV Risk New evidence shows for the first time that the virus that causes COVID directly infects atherosclerotic plaques in the coronary arteries, producing a persistent inflammatory response. The findings may not only explain the link between COVID and the increased risk of cardiovascular events but mark a starting point for new therapeutic approaches.

CKD Linked to Cardiac Arrest in Hispanic, Latinx Patients Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the strongest predictor of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in a population of Hispanic and Latinx patients, new data show, suggesting early identification of CKD may provide an opportunity to reduce the risk in these groups. Other predictors included heavy drinking, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, heart failure and diabetes.

Ambient air pollution and maternal cardiovascular health in pregnancy Women represent a potentially susceptible group due to the delicate balance of the feto-placental circulation, rapid fetal development and tremendous physiological adaptations to the maternal cardiorespiratory system during pregnancy.

New TAVR System Promising in Pure Aortic Regurgitation Implantation of a specially designed transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system is feasible and safe in patients with pure aortic regurgitation (AR), with no deaths and only one person needing a permanent pacemaker, a pilot first-in-human study shows.

Spreading Out Daily Meals and Snacks May Boost Heart Failure Survival Patients with heart failure (HF) who spread out the time between their first and last meal or snack of the day, regardless of daily caloric intake, may benefit with reduced risk for cardiovascular (CV) death, an observational study suggests.

2025 ESC Congress HOT LINE sessions: key clinical studies From August 29 to September 1, 2025, the regular Congress of the European Society of Cardiology was held in Madrid (Spain), combined this year with the World Congress of Cardiology. The main theme of the event was "Global Health: Cardiology Without Borders".
This event brought together leading experts and researchers from different countries and allowed them to discuss new research and achievements in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Cardioprogress Newsletter Dear Colleagues!
The Cardioprogress Foundation resumes publishing a quarterly newsletter dedicated to scientific news in cardiology. If you are interested in specific topics and details of scientific discoveries in the field of cardiology, please write to us. (The e-mail address is indicated on the last page of the newsletter).

The international activities of the Cardioprogress Foundation are expanding The Cardioprogress Foundation expands its international activities. A register of 7 thousand experts and an opinion of leaders from 46 countries of the world has been created.

Innovative technologies in medicine. International Congress DATS 2023 (Baku, Azerbaijan) From June 17 to June 22, 2023, the International Congress DATS 2023 was held in the capital of Azerbaijan in Baku, organized by the Tabib (State Administration for Medical Territorial Services of Azerbaijan).

WHO Advises Against Nonsugar Sweeteners for Weight Control A new guideline from the World Health Organization (WHO) on nonsugar sweeteners (NSSs) recommends not using them to control weight or reduce the risk for diabetes, heart disease, or cancer. These sweeteners include aspartame, acesulfame K, advantame, saccharine, sucralose, stevia, and stevia derivatives.

Keynote presentation «T2DM and Coronary Heart Disease». Prof Mamedov Mekhman On May 24-25, 2023, the anniversary International Heart Congress in a hybrid regime was held in Tokyo (Japan). Speakers from 25 countries of the world took part in the scientific program. The key presentation by Professor Mekhman Mamedov (Moscow, Russia) was devoted to the features of coronary artery revascularization and life prognosis in patients with diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease. The lecture covered issues on the prevalence of diabetes in the world, the relationship with cardiovascular diseases and the prevention of complications.

European Associations Review Dietary Therapies for Obesity The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD) have published a position statement to provide an update on evidence-based options for the medical nutrition therapy of obesity. The statement is intended for health professionals and policymakers.

Expert Discusses Which Diets Are Best, Based on the Evidence Primary care providers can draw from a wide range of diets to give patients evidence-based advice on how to lose weight, prevent diabetes, and achieve other health goals, according to a speaker at the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians (San Diego).

New ASE Guideline on Interventional Echocardiography Training The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) has issued guidance on all critical aspects of training for cardiology and anesthesiology trainees and postgraduate echocardiographers who plan to specialize in interventional echocardiography (IE).

Celebrate World Health Day 2023 and WHO 75th Anniversary On World Health Day, 7 April 2023, the World Health Organization celebrates its 75th anniversary.In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable, so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health and well-being.