Cardiology

New data shows that a restrictive blood transfusion strategy resulted in a noninferior rate of major adverse cardiovascular events compared with a more liberal strategy.

An intervention implementing the use of a health coach in a primary care setting based on the 2013 AHA/ACC/Task Force for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults guidelines was associated with greater weight loss and improvements in blood glucose levels and HDL-C compared to usual care.

With studies and editorials being published on the topic at a historic rate, Dr. Paul Thompson offers perspective on what clinicians know about the incidence of COVID-19-related myocarditis in athletes.

The USPSTF statement reaffirms its stance against universal screenings for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population.

An analysis of nearly 30k patients from the LEAD study suggests increased HbA1c variability within the first 2 years of a diabetes diagnosis was associated with a 30-59% increase in risk of incident cardiovascular disease.

In recognition of National Wear Red Day, we invited Jennifer Majersik, MD, to a special edition episode of the Practical Cardiology podcast focused on sex-based disparities in stroke care.

Two experts offer perspectives on the importance and state of cardiovascular health in women.

An analysis of 29k patients with type 2 diabetes suggests increased HbA1c variability within the first 2 years of a diabetes diagnosis was associated with a 30-59% increase in risk of incident cardiovascular disease.

This case report from Dr. Brady Pregerson features a woman in her 50s presenting with generalized weakness but denies syncope, palpitations, chest pain, or SOB. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

Dr. Gregory Weiss, a critical care cardiologist, reflects on the importance of American Heart Month and the biggest remaining shortcomings in the fight against cardiovascular disease.

An analysis of data obtained from the CARDIA study offers insight into the subsequent cardiovascular risks associated with gestational diabetes and how glucose control after pregnancy impacts this apparent increase risk.

The review acknowledges that the harms of screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis outweigh the benefits.

An analysis of more than 1.2 million patients from an STS database suggests women were 14-22% less likely to undergo guideline-recommended revascularization procedures than their male counterparts.

Women with a history of GD had a 2-fold higher risk of CAC across all subsequent levels of glucose tolerance.

New research from Kaiser Permanente Northern California suggests gestational diabetes was linked to a 2-fold increase in risk of coronary artery calcification, regardless of glycemic control after giving birth.

More than 20% of TIA patients suffered a stroke within 7 days following the baseline attack.

Dr. Simon Murray reflects on the ongoing fight against cardiovascular disease in the US as part of our coverage of American Heart Month.

In his most recent column, Dr. Gregory Weiss provides an overview of what clinicians have learned related to the effects of COVID-19 on the heart.

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level was lower by approximately 19 mg per deciliter and systolic blood pressure was lower by approximately 5.8 mm Hg with the polypill and with combination therapy than with placebo.

Results of the How Alcohol Induces Atrial Tachyarrhythmias (HOLIDAY) trial offer insight into the effects of alcohol on cardiac electrophysiology from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

High adolescent non–HDL-C levels were strongly associated with the presence of coronary artery calcification in mid-adulthood.

An analysis of more than 14k patients from the Framingham Heart Study provides clinicians with an overview of trends in stroke risk among patients with and without a history of TIA dating back to the 1950s.

New research suggests increased BMI was associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors regardless of a patient's physical activity levels.