Cardiology

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.

A recent analysis from Tulane University has found a healthy sleep pattern could at least partially offset risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease in patients with a high genetic risk.

An assessment of metoprolol in older patients with COPD had to be discontinued after treated patients reported a greater rate of hospitalization due to exacerbations.

The approval makes it the first indicated by the FDA for cardiovascular risk reduction among patients with elevated triglyceride levels, as an add-on to maximally tolerated statin therapy.

The Senate voted 72-18 to support the successor to Scott Gottlieb, MD, following a November hearing which raised questions to his stance on proposed tobacco and e-cigarette policies.

An analysis of the Dongfeng-Tongi cohort has revealed sleeping more than 9 hours per night or taking midday naps lasting longer than 90 minutes was associated with an increase in risk of total stroke.

A new study of more than 60,000 individuals over the course of a decade suggests non-Hispanic blacks were less likely to use and see benefits from low-dose aspirin in the same way as non-Hispanic whites.

An analysis of nearly 7000 health records led to insights into factors of fragmented care for patients with sickle cell disease.

An updated meta-analysis from ASH 2019 is detailing the apparent risk of atrial fibrillation and major bleeding associated with ibrutinib use in patients with hematologic malignancies.

How technology, innovation, and preventive care drove the last 10 years of improved public heart health.