Concordant Hypertension: Researchers Say Many Couples Share High Blood Pressure
The research team, which examined middle-aged and older heterosexual couples across China, England, India and the U.S., observed concordance of hypertension, a situation when both partners have high blood pressure. If your partner has hypertension, you are likely to have it too, says researchers of a new study.
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.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Hidden Risk for Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases?
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and cardiovascular disease (CVD), although these risks vary depending on PCOS phenotype.
Can Electronic Decision Support Improve Acute Heart Failure Care in EDs?
An electronic decision support tool may increase the prescription of guideline–directed medical therapy for patients with acute heart failure (AHF) in emergency departments (EDs), with no serious adverse events (SAEs) within 30 days among very low-risk patients who are discharged.
Coronary artery calcium: from risk prediction to treatment allocation and clinical trials
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a direct measure of an individual’s coronary atherosclerotic burden.
FDA Okays First Extravascular ICD System
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Medtronic's novel "extravascular" implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (Aurora EV-ICD) system, which uses a single lead implanted substernally to allow anti-tachycardia pacing and low-energy defibrillation while avoiding the vascular space for lead placement.
New Tool to Guide Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Researchers developed TJ-ICE–guided TAVR to facilitate implanting a heart valve at an optimal depth, guided by direct visualization of the membranous septum (MS) during the procedure.
Redefining CVD Risk: Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome
Citing the strong overlap between heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, the American Heart Association (AHA) has for the first time formally defined what they are calling cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.
ACP Revises Standard on Cardiorespiratory Death Determination
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued a new position paper on determination of death that includes a clarification to the 1981 Uniform Determination of Death Act (UDDA), but otherwise reaffirms the current standards.
AHA Updates CPR Guidelines on Cardiac Arrest After Poisoning
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a focused update on managing patients with cardiac arrest or life-threatening toxicity due to poisoning.
The update reflects treatment advances and new knowledge, including the use of venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) for patients whose condition is refractory to poison antidotes and other therapies.
Nobel Prize Awarded to Covid Vaccine Pioneers
The physiology or medicine prize for Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman recognized work that led to the development of vaccines that were administered to billions around the world.
Main results of the 2023 European Society of Cardiology Congress
The next annual Congress of the European Society of Cardiology was held in a hybrid format (onsite and online) from August 25 to 28, 2023 inAmsterdam (Netherlands). About 31,000 specialists from 150 countries took part in the event. Traditionally, the most anticipated events at the congress are the scientific HOT LINE sessions, where the results of the most important clinical trials are presented for the first time.clinical trials. This year, participants had the opportunity to learn about 29 specially selected randomised trials in 9 sessions over 4 days.