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Just One Severe Hypoglycemia Episode May Up Mortality in T2DM
Researchers also found an increase in cardiovascular disease odds
ACC: Cannabis Tied to Higher Odds for Stroke, Heart Failure
Cannabis associated with 26 percent increased risk of stroke, 10 percent increased risk of heart failure
ACC: Zika Linked to Negative Cardiovascular Effects in Adults
Eight Venezuelan patients developed arrhythmias, heart failure after infection
ACC: Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Benefit Men’s Hearts
Men taking PDE5 inhibitors have reduced risk of death within three years of first MI
Poor Diet Blamed for 400,000 U.S. Cardiovascular Deaths in 2015
Adding healthy foods such as nuts, seeds, vegetables, whole grains might help
Orthostatic Hypotension Linked to Later Dementia Risk
Middle-aged adults found 40 percent more likely to develop dementia over time
ACC: Younger MI Patients More Likely to Have Low HDL, High LDL
Different measures may be required to accurately identify MI risk in this age group
ACC: Sodium Intake Rising Among Patients With HTN
Average sodium intake more than double recommended daily limit for these patients
Playing Pokémon Go Can Help Patients Up Daily Step Counts
Smartphone game benefits overweight, sedentary people most, researchers report
ACC: Hospitalizations Up for Heart Failure Patients in Winter
Researchers find hospitalizations, deaths among these patients highest during winter months
