Cardiovascular Diseases

Sodium-containing Acetaminophen Linked to CVD Risk

Two UK cohort studies among individuals with and without high blood pressure (HBP) found that the initiation of sodium-containing acetaminophen…

3 years ago

Leg Muscle Preactivation and Tensing Mitigate initial Orthostatic Hypotension

A Canadian study demonstrated that preactivating lower body muscle (PREACT) and leg crossing with muscle tensing (TENSE) after standing attenuates…

3 years ago

Acetaminophen Increases BP

A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial concluded that regular daily intake of 4 g acetaminophen increases systolic blood pressure (BP) in…

3 years ago

Certain BP Medications May Prevent Dementia

A secondary analysis of a randomized blood pressure (BP) intervention trial suggested that certain BP medications could be used to…

3 years ago

Lifestyle Intervention Effective in Preventing CVD

A multi-domain lifestyle intervention among older Finnish adults was effective in preventing cerebrovascular events and total cardiovascular disease (CVD) events…

3 years ago

Resting Heart Rate Linked to Dementia

A Swedish population-based cohort study suggested that higher resting heart rate (RHR) was associated with increased risk for dementia and…

3 years ago

Exercise-Induced Premature Ventricular Contractions Prognostic

A retrospective cohort study concluded that high-grade exercise-induced premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) occurring during recovery were associated with long-term risk…

3 years ago

Sodium and Potassium Intakes Linked to Cardiovascular Risk

Higher sodium and lower potassium intakes, as measured in multiple 24-hour urine samples, were associated in a dose–response manner with…

3 years ago

Mental Stress–Induced Myocardial Ischemia Prognostic

Pooled analysis of 2 US prospective cohort studies of patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD) suggested that myocardial ischemia…

3 years ago

CAC Diagnostic Value Age Dependent

A Danish cohort study showed that the diagnostic value of a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score was age dependent, with…

3 years ago

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