Tag: HEAH
Manufacturer Payments Tied to Use of More Expensive Medical Devices
Increased use of intravascular microaxial left ventricular assist devices associated with manufacturer payments to cardiologists performing PCI
Gains in Heart Health Only Experienced by Higher-Income Populations
10-year risk for cardiovascular disease remained stagnant at >8 percent for U.S. adults with the lowest incomes in 1988 to 2018
PCPs Provide Most of the Care Related to Life’s Essential 8
Up to half of people with a cardiovascular risk factor did not see a primary care clinician or cardiologist in the past year
Endocrine, Vascular Processes Contribute to Cognitive Decline in Women
Earlier menopause and higher vascular risk synergistically associated with lower cognitive scores at follow-up
Unfavorable Demographics Tied to Heart Risk Factors in Asian Americans
Each SD increment in social determinants of health score linked to increased odds of diabetes, high BP, insufficient physical activity
Sedentary Behavior Reduction Intervention Cuts Sitting Time, BP in Seniors
Intervention reduces sitting time at three and six months and yields reduction in systolic blood pressure at six months
LE8 Can Improve Future Heart Health in Women With History of Complicated Pregnancy
Findings seen among women at high risk for cardiovascular disease due to a prior adverse pregnancy outcome
Fresh, Delivered Produce Tied to Improvements in CVD Risk Factors
Significant improvements seen for produce consumption, physical activity, non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and HbA1c
Depression Tied to Higher Risk of CVD Events in Both Men and Women
While significant associations are seen for both, the associations are more pronounced in women
Nurse-Led Strategy Reduces Cardiovascular Risk Factors for People With HIV
Benefits seen for lowering systolic blood pressure, non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol