AHA: Sodium Reduction in Diet Lowers Blood Pressure in Seniors
Decline in BP from high- to low-sodium diet was independent of hypertension status; generally consistent across subgroups
Bleeding Higher With Standard-Dose DOACs in Nonvalvular A-Fib
Higher rate of bleeding seen with standard- versus reduced-dose DOACs in patients 65 years and older
Experiencing Racism May Increase Stroke Risk in Black Women
Trend exists for both self-reported and definitively confirmed stroke incidence
Changes in Work Environment Can Cut Cardiometabolic Risk
Findings seen for interventions in the information technology and long-term care sectors that reduce work-family conflict
Cardiac 18F-Dopamine PET Can Predict Lewy Body Diseases
All nine LBD+ participants had low 18F-dopamine-derived radioactivity before or at the time of diagnosis of central LBD
AHA: Fresh Produce Prescription Improves Glycemic Control
Findings seen among low-income individuals with diabetes and poor glycemic control
AHA: Apixaban Beneficial for Patients With Subclinical A-Fib
Risk for stroke or systemic embolism lower with apixaban versus aspirin for patients with subclinical a-fib
AHA: No Real Benefit Seen for Liberal Transfusion Strategy in AMI, Anemia
Liberal transfusion strategy does not significantly reduce the risk for recurrent myocardial infarction or death
AHA: Semaglutide Cuts Risk for CVD Events in Patients Without Diabetes
Findings seen over three years in adults with preexisting cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity
Gender Life Expectancy Gap Increased From 2010 to 2021
Leading contributors to widening gender life expectancy gap from 2019 to 2021 included COVID-19, unintentional injuries
