Cardiology

A predictive assessment shows southern states will be the most burdened with rising rates of obesity and severe obesity—some nearing 60% of adults.

Monosodium urate (MSU) deposits detected by dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) are common in patients with gout and are associated with higher coronary calcium scores, researchers recently reported in JAMA Cardiology.

A study of TAVR and SAVR admissions over a 4-year period revealed 30-day mortality rates may be misrepresenting outcomes at 1 year.

A new study from Queen Mary University of London is revealing more about the potential impact of cannabis on cardiovascular health and function.

A new study published in Hypertension has found long work hours increased a person's risk for sustained and masked hypertension.

Results of the VESUVIUS trial are adding fuel to the fire in the debate over the impact of electronic cigarettes in former tobacco users.

A recent analysis from Tulane University has found a healthy sleep pattern could at least partially offset risk of stroke or cardiovascular disease in patients with a high genetic risk.

An assessment of metoprolol in older patients with COPD had to be discontinued after treated patients reported a greater rate of hospitalization due to exacerbations.

The approval makes it the first indicated by the FDA for cardiovascular risk reduction among patients with elevated triglyceride levels, as an add-on to maximally tolerated statin therapy.

The Senate voted 72-18 to support the successor to Scott Gottlieb, MD, following a November hearing which raised questions to his stance on proposed tobacco and e-cigarette policies.

An analysis of the Dongfeng-Tongi cohort has revealed sleeping more than 9 hours per night or taking midday naps lasting longer than 90 minutes was associated with an increase in risk of total stroke.

A new study of more than 60,000 individuals over the course of a decade suggests non-Hispanic blacks were less likely to use and see benefits from low-dose aspirin in the same way as non-Hispanic whites.

An analysis of nearly 7000 health records led to insights into factors of fragmented care for patients with sickle cell disease.