Simple Congenital Heart Diseases Tied to Higher Epilepsy Risk
Risk highest for those born with patent foramen ovale, but risk decreases with closure surgery
ASA: Mechanical Removal of Clot No Better Than Best Medical Treatment for Medium or...
Two studies show endovascular thrombectomy does not lead to better outcomes at 90 days or result in lower incidence of death
Risk for Postpartum CVD Readmissions Higher for Twin Pregnancies
Risks for CVD readmissions increased in first year postpartum even in absence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Linked to More Rapid Plaque Growth in Lesions
Coronary artery lesions in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection more likely to become high-risk plaques
Salt Substitution Cuts Risk for Recurrent Stroke
Additionally, during more than five years of follow-up, risk for stroke-related death also reduced
Decline in BMI, Waist Circumference Seen in Decade Before Dementia
Dementia cases had lower BMI and waist circumference and faster declines; HDL levels generally higher predementia
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in Counseling for Children With High BP
Hispanic children received significantly higher adjusted rates of nutrition, lifestyle, and weight counseling
Life’s Crucial 9 Negatively Linked to Overactive Bladder
Cardiovascular health measure negatively linked to OAB, with partial mediation by weight-adjusted waist index
Elevated HDL Cholesterol Linked to Increased Risk for Glaucoma
Elevated LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, triglycerides linked to reduced risk for glaucoma
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Nearly doubled risk for new ischemic heart disease seen in men with inflammatory bowel disease
