Tag: HEAH
342 Cardiology Clinics Acquired by Private Equity Firms in 2013 to 2023
94.7 percent of the acquisitions occurred during 2021 to 2023; acquisition less likely in highest poverty communities
hs-cTnT Linked to MACE, Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Increased risk of MACE and all-cause mortality seen after adjustment for ASCVD risk, log hsCRP and for baseline ASCVD risk, DAS28-CRP
Xylitol Linked to Incident Major Adverse Cardiovascular Event Risk
Xylitol linked to incident MACE risk in initial untargeted metabolomics study and confirmed in validation cohort
Some Environmental Stressors Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk
Extreme temperatures linked to increased CV mortality and morbidity; extreme weather events linked to persistent CV risk
Heat Exposure Increases Myocardial Blood Flow
Approximately twofold increase seen from preexposure values with core temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk for Mortality
Reduction in risk is partly explained by multiple cardiometabolic factors, including small molecule metabolites, inflammatory biomarkers
Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer Tied to Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Risk for cardiovascular diseases similar between gastric cancer patients who undergo endoscopic resection and the general population
Semaglutide Has Lasting Benefit for Weight Loss
Second study shows cardiovascular benefit for semaglutide, regardless of weight loss
Cardiovascular, Kidney, and Metabolic Syndrome Highly Prevalent in the U.S.
Advanced stages more common among men and Black individuals
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Cuts Risk for Poor Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
Authors say findings emphasize the importance of incorporating regular physical activity
