Cardiology

An analysis of 4k transgender youth and 16k propensity-matched controls is providing insight into the increased risk of conditions adversely impacting the cardiometabolic health of these patients.

The approval is based on positive data from the Phase 3 RAPHSODY trial, which evaluated treatment in older children and adults.

The majority of previous studies have focused on this link in the male population.

A study from ISC 21 suggests Black patients using Medicare were 4% more likely to die in the first 10 years after a stroke than their white counterparts.

Researchers test 3 different machine learning models to aid in expanding the number of variables needed to better predict outcomes.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of data from more than 280 studies is providing insight into the potential increase in risk of depression and other psychiatric adverse events associated with beta-blockers.

An analysis of the REDUCE-IT trial suggests patients on statins who were also receiving icosapent ethyl reduced their risk of an ischemic stroke by an additional 36%.

A recent study found that time-restricted diets did not induce changes in blood pressure or lipid profiles, but did lead to reductions in weight loss.

Nearly 60% of children with MIS-C are admitted to the hospital for intensive care.

Guidelines call for athletes to miss up 6 months of sports following a myocarditis diagnosis. How frequent is the condition in the era of a risk-driving pandemic?

Fish with higher amounts of ω-3 fatty acids was strongly associated with lower risk of poor cardiovascular outcomes in those with vascular disease.

A longtime clinician writes on the signs and risks of fatal heart attack events, including the Widowmaker.

Gregory Weiss, MD, reflects on his personal experiences, silver linings, and the prospect of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic coming to an end in the wake of increased vaccine rollout.

In this 9-part series, we explore how the COVID-19 pandemic may permanently change health care, treatment, and research in the future.

This case report from Brady Pregerson, MD, features a man in his 40s presenting with dizziness, palpitations, and shortness of breath. Check out the EKG and determine the correct diagnosis.

A major analysis suggests 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables daily was linked to the greatest overall longevity and a 12% reduction in risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Gregory Weiss offers perspective on the unique set of challenges that accompanies the treatment of children with cardiovascular conditions as opposed to treating adult patients.

Researchers see differences in how SARS-CoV-2 attacks the brain in comparison to the influenza virus that caused the 1918 pandemic.

Data from the PURE study suggests an increased intake of poor quality carbohydrates was linked to an increased risk of major cardiovascular events and death in patients from 20 different countries.

An analysis of more than 2.8 million person-years of data suggests a mixture of 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables per day was the "ideal" intake and provided the greatest amount of longevity.

An AHA study suggests nearly 66% of all COVID-19 hospitalizations could be attributed to the presence of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, or heart failure.

Dr. Gregory Weiss reflects on what he believes are the 6 most significant advances to occur in cardiovascular medicine since 2000. His picks included statins, public awareness campaigns, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

A web-based model developed by a team at Thomas Jefferson University appeared to accurately predict risk of stroke and adverse cardiovascular events following non-cardiac surgery.

An analysis of data from a 12-week trial in overweight men on testosterone therapy is providing insight into the potential effect of testosterone therapy on vascular health and function.

An analysis of data from 130 women suggests those with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, even if they had no baseline history of cardiovascular disease.

There was no difference in rates of 30-day cardiac mortality and acute myocardial infarction between single troponin test recipients and serial troponin test recipients.

Using data from the Women's Health Initiative, a new analysis found increased intake of plant protein was linked to lower risk of all-cause mortality, as well as deaths related to cardiovascular disease and dementia, in postmenopausal women.

Unhealthy lifestyles during the pandemic may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

An observational analysis of data from more than 120k patients provides an overview of cerebral embolic protection devices and risk of in-hospital stroke among patients undergoing TAVR.

Children and adolescents with direct or indirect exposure to tobacco had higher odds of having elevated blood pressure.