Cardiovascular Diseases

Global Study of Stroke Risk Factors

A study revealed that stroke remains a major global health challenge, influenced by numerous risk factors that vary across regions…

24 hours ago

Geographical Variation in Lipoprotein (a) Levels Among CHD Patients

A global study suggested that most patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) have Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] levels below risk-enhancing thresholds…

2 weeks ago

Bedtime Antihypertensive Comparable to Morning Use

A Canadian study of adults with high blood pressure (BP) found no difference in health outcomes between taking BP medications…

4 weeks ago

Obicetrapib Effective and Safe in Improving Lipids

Two randomized, controlled trials evaluated the efficacy and safety of obicetrapib, an oral cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitor, in…

1 month ago

Hyperlipidemias and Inflammation Independently and Synergistically Raise CVD Risk

A UK longitudinal associations study revealed that hyperlipidemias and inflammation independently and together raise the risk of serious cardiovascular diseases…

1 month ago

Dose Response of Physical Activity in CVD and Mortality

Two recent studies highlight the importance of physical activity volume and intensity in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and improving…

1 month ago

Faster Walking Pace May Reduce Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmias

A prospective UK cohort study found that both self-reported average or brisk walking pace and accelerometer-measured time spent walking at…

1 month ago

Comparative CVD Efficacy of Newer Glucose-Lowering Drugs in Elderly T2D Patients

A Danish nationwide cohort study provided real world evidence that both glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) and sodium-glucose cotransporter…

2 months ago

Clinical Significance of Carotid Artery Plaque with Age and Sex

A US cohort study suggests that carotid artery plaque (CAP) becomes very common with increasing age among individuals without clinical…

3 months ago

Substituting Butter with Plant-Based Oils May Improve Survival

A prospective US population-based cohort study suggested that higher intake of butter was associated with increased mortality, while higher intake…

3 months ago

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