Cardiovascular Diseases

Early DOACs Post Ischemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation Beneficial

A systematic review and prospective individual participant data meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials supports early direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) initiation…

8 months ago

Salt in Water Linked to High BP and Albuminuria

A Kenya panel study suggested that drinking water sodium-chloride may elevate blood pressure (BP) and kidney disease risk, even in…

8 months ago

Late Endovascular Thrombectomy Effective in Vertebrobasilar Artery Occlusion

A multicenter, prospective Chinese cohort study suggested that endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) plus best medical treatment (BMT) improved functional outcomes and…

9 months ago

Low Sodium DASH Diet Reduced BP

A US randomized, 4-period crossover feeding study revealed that sodium reduction, especially when combined with a Dietary Approaches to Stop…

9 months ago

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…

9 months 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…

9 months 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…

10 months 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…

10 months 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…

10 months 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…

11 months ago

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