A cohort study revealed that subclinical atrial fibrillation (AF) was common in heart failure (HF) patients with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF). The study included 367 patients with cardiac monitoring data at baseline and follow-up in a randomized clinical trial of atrial shunt therapy. The […]
The updated American guideline provides an evidence-based and patient-centered approach to management of patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD). The guideline is based on a comprehensive literature search from September 2021 to May 2022 and includes the following top take-home messages: Emphasis is on team-based, patient-centered care. Nonpharmacological therapies, including […]
The analysis of a UK cohort study suggests that a weekend warrior pattern of physical activity was associated with similarly lower risks of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) to regular activity. A total of 89 573 individuals (mean age, 62 years; 56% women) who underwent accelerometry were included. When stratified at the threshold […]
A 1-year US randomized controlled trial concluded that time-restricted eating (TRE) without calorie counting is effective in weight loss, on par with calorie restriction (CR). Ninety obese participants were randomly assigned to 8-hour TRE (eating between noon and 8:00 p.m. only, without calorie counting), CR (25% energy restriction daily), or control […]
An analysis of data from international studies indicated that diets comprised of higher amounts of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, and a moderate amount of fish and whole-fat dairy is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality in all world regions, especially in countries with lower income […]
An analysis of individual-level information of heart failure (HF) patients revealed that there was a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) threshold of around 40% to 50% where the pattern of patient characteristics changed, and event rates began to increase compared with higher LVEF values. The analysis was performed on 33 699 […]