Exercise Stress Tests Can Also Predict Noncardiovascular Deaths
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Abnormalities on an exercise stress test can predict both cardiovascular (CV)- and non-CV-related deaths, according to a study published in the September issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.Nóra Sydó, M.D., Ph…
Learn MoreHypertension, Statin Use Increased for Individuals Using TAF for PrEP
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For individuals taking preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for preventing HIV infection, tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) use is associated with higher incident hypertension and statin initiation compared wi…
Learn MoreRisk for Dementia Reduced in Association With Antihypertensive Use
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Antihypertensive use is associated with a reduced risk for dementia compared with untreated hypertension, according to research published online Sept. 12 in JAMA Network Open.Matthew J. Lennon, M.D., from …
Learn MoreWhites Have Greatest Magnitude of Association of Socioeconomic Status With LE8
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The magnitude of association of socioeconomic status (SES) with the American Heart Association Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) is greatest among non-Hispanic White Americans (NHWA), according to a study published…
Learn MoreSeasonal Difference Observed in Systolic Blood Pressure
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is a seasonal effect on systolic blood pressure (SBP), according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Hypertension 2023 Scientific Sessions, held from Sept. 7 to 10 in Boston. Rober…
Learn MoreHypertension While Lying Down Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having hypertension while in a supine position is associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), CVD-related events, and death, according to a study presented at the American Heart Associa…
Learn MoreCardiac Arrest Survival Lower at EMS Agencies Serving Minority Populations
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Risk-standardized survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are lower for emergency medical service (EMS) agencies working in Black and Hispanic catchment areas than those in White catchment…
Learn MoreHypoattenuation Thickening on CT Prognostic After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), high-grade hypoattenuation thickening (HAT) at follow-up computed tomography (CT) is associated with higher stroke r…
Learn MoreEven a Mild Head Injury Raises the Odds for Stroke
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Any head injury — even a mild one — raises a person’s risk of later having an ischemic stroke. Having multiple injuries increases that risk, even more so than the severity of a single traumatic brain injur…
Learn MoreCoronary CTA-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve Can ID Three-Year Outcomes in Angina
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with stable angina pectoris, a coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA)-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR) can identify the three-year risk for all-cause death or nonfatal spontaneous m…
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