Cardiology

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level was lower by approximately 19 mg per deciliter and systolic blood pressure was lower by approximately 5.8 mm Hg with the polypill and with combination therapy than with placebo.

Results of the How Alcohol Induces Atrial Tachyarrhythmias (HOLIDAY) trial offer insight into the effects of alcohol on cardiac electrophysiology from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

High adolescent non–HDL-C levels were strongly associated with the presence of coronary artery calcification in mid-adulthood.

An analysis of more than 14k patients from the Framingham Heart Study provides clinicians with an overview of trends in stroke risk among patients with and without a history of TIA dating back to the 1950s.

New research suggests increased BMI was associated with increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors regardless of a patient's physical activity levels.

Check out our latest emergency department case report from Dr. Brady Pregerson. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

A study from the University of South Carolina is detailing the positive effects of an exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program on function, cardiac endurance, and quality of life in patients with a stroke.

An analysis of 27 years of data sheds further light on the incidence of atrial fibrillation-related deaths based on socioeconomic status and sex differences in a group of 20 European nations.

A study from the ACC's Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient meeting suggests male breast cancer patients had an increased presence of cardiovascular risk factors, including development of new tachyarrhythmia.

The University of Chicago hypertension expert discusses new ADA recommendations for cardiovascular risk management.

Research from investigators in Spain suggests increased BMI was associated with the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors regardless of a patient's physical activity levels.

Dr. Gregory Weiss reflects on his experience receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and his thoughts on the ongoing rollout process.

An analysis of data and blood samples from more than 28k women provides insight into the predictive value of more than 50 biomarkers for predicting risk of premature coronary heart disease in aging women.

Data from an analysis of more than 3k women indicate increased frequency of vasomotor menopausal symptoms was associated with a 52% greater risk of incident cardiovascular disease.

The clinical presentation of influenza myocarditis includes, fever, myalgia, palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest pains.

Check out our latest case report from Dr. Brady Pregerson, which features a smoker in her 60 with a history of COPD presenting with 6 days of vomiting and diarrhea and 1 day of constant LLQ pain. Can you determine the correct diagnosis?

The guidelines list more than 40 recommendations related to blood pressure targets, screening and diagnosis, and overall cardiovascular disease risk management strategies.