Cardiology

An analysis of more than 9000 patients found incident heart disease was associated with an increased risk of developing kidney failure later in life.

A new study has found habitual tea drinkers lowered their risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke compared to never or non-habitual tea drinkers.

An analysis of the CARDIA study revealed BMI in young adulthood served as a better predictor of obesity up to 25 years in the future than polygenic risk scores.

A recent study found a lower blood pressure target in older adults could reduce risk of cardiovascular events and death, but could negatively impact kidney function.

Abbot announced early Tuesday morning that the US FDA has granted approval for the HeartMate 3 device to be implanted via a lateral thoracotomy for patients with advanced heart failure.

A new study examining rates of venous thromboembolism revealed children receiving PICCs as opposed to CVCs were at an increased risk of blood clots.

A new study from George Mason University is offering additional insight into the impact of e-cigarette and combustible cigarette use on a person's risk of stroke.

The tweet chat returns for a special crossover collaboration with a popular health data organization.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an omega-3 fatty acid treatment as an add-on treatment to statin therapy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults with elevated triglyceride levels.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an omega-3 fatty acid treatment as an add-on treatment to statin therapy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults with elevated triglyceride levels.

A study from investigators at UCLA has identified a biomarker investigators suggest can help identify stable heart failure patients at an increased risk of death within the next 3 years.

A recent study examining 140 Australians found alcohol abstinence reduced the recurrence and burden of atrial fibrillation in regular drinkers between the ages of 18 and 85 years old.

Increased levels of pyrethroid insecticide exposure was linked to increased in all-cause mortality, as well as increases in mortality from cancer and cardiovascular disease in a recent study from the University of Iowa.

New research shows that abstaining from alcohol can reduce the occurrence of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms in adults with atrial fibrillation who are moderate consumers of alcohol.

A recent study from the Mayo Clinic of Rochester, MN is suggested diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for the development of heart failure.

A look back at the developments and interviews that caught the most attention this year.

How the two critical specialties become better bridged at medical meetings?

What the current critical care team looks like, and how it could be bettered.

TAVR has revolutionized treatment for aortic stenosis but we are still learning more about how to best manage antithrombotic strategy following this procedure.

With a shortage of hearts available, investigators turn to HCV-positive donors to try to reduce wait times.

A recent study from McMaster University has revealed NT-proBNP levels could serve as a predictor of cardiac injury after noncardiac procedures.

The US FDA has announced the approval of 2 applications for apixaban—marking the first generic approval of a direct oral anticoagulant.

Findings of a systematic review showed that traffic-related air pollution can lead to hypertensive disorders and cardiovascular events for pregnant women.

How women who undergo menopause before age 40 may be at a greater risk of heart disease.

A predictive assessment shows southern states will be the most burdened with rising rates of obesity and severe obesity—some nearing 60% of adults.

Monosodium urate (MSU) deposits detected by dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) are common in patients with gout and are associated with higher coronary calcium scores, researchers recently reported in JAMA Cardiology.

A study of TAVR and SAVR admissions over a 4-year period revealed 30-day mortality rates may be misrepresenting outcomes at 1 year.

A new study from Queen Mary University of London is revealing more about the potential impact of cannabis on cardiovascular health and function.

A new study published in Hypertension has found long work hours increased a person's risk for sustained and masked hypertension.

Results of the VESUVIUS trial are adding fuel to the fire in the debate over the impact of electronic cigarettes in former tobacco users.