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Cardiovascular
Reassessing the Protective Role of HDL Cholesterol
A study challenges the universal role of 'good' cholesterol (HDL) in predicting heart disease risk, prompting a reassessment of its significance.
August 2023
Atrial Fibrillation Progression Following Cryoablation or Pharmacotherapy
Catheter cryoballoon ablation therapy is associated with a decreased incidence of atrial fibrillation progression compared to pharmacotherapy alone, according to recent findings.
August 2023
Influence of Age on Myocardial Infarction Diagnosis
The specificity and positive predictive value of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin decrease with age
August 2023
Ocular Stress Accelerates Aging
Ocular hypertension triggers a stress response akin to natural aging, highlighting the impact of stress on eye health.
August 2023
Regular Exercise Reduces Mortality After Cardiovascular Events
Maintaining regular exercise following ischemic stroke, heart failure, or acute myocardial infarction is associated with reduced all-cause mortality.
August 2023
Good hydration linked to healthy aging
High Normal Serum Sodium in Midlife as a Risk Factor for Accelerated Biological Aging, Chronic Diseases, and Premature Mortality
July 2023
Global Impact of COVID-19 on Cerebrovascular Events
The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to a decrease in hospital admissions for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, indicating complex effects on cerebrovascular health.
July 2023
Flu Vaccine Protects Against Cardiac Complications in Heart Failure
Influenza vaccination reduces cardiac complications and prevents influenza infections in individuals with heart failure.
July 2023
Lipoprotein (a) Levels Greatly Reduced with New Therapy
A clinical trial finds a new therapy that markedly reduces lipoprotein (a) levels in people with cardiovascular disease, offering a potential breakthrough in managing this risk factor.
July 2023
ACC/AHA Publish Guideline on Aortic Disease Management
The new guideline offers recommendations for surgery, imaging, family screening, and stresses the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing aortic diseases.