Acute Coronary Syndromes
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Heat Waves Pose Significant Health Risks for Dually Eligible Older Individuals
Heat waves were associated with a 10% increase in heat-related emergency department visits and a 7% increase in heat-related hospitalizations.
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How Extreme Rainfall Amplifies Health Risks
Climate change may impact respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental health as extreme weather increases.
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On Second Thought: Aspirin for Primary Prevention — What We Really Know
Recommendations vis-à-vis aspirin have evolved at a dizzying pace.
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Fewer Recurrent Cardiovascular Events Seen With TNF Inhibitor Use in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Exposure to a TNF inhibitor reduced the risk for recurrent cardiovascular events within a month of a first event in patients with radiographic...
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New Evidence That Plaque Buildup Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Plaque burden found on 3D vascular ultrasound and coronary artery calcium on CT were better predictors of death...
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Is Wildfire Smoke More Toxic Than General Air Pollution?
As wildfire smoke becomes a growing issue, the focus is shifting back to respiratory problems from cardiovascular problems.
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Ultra-Processed Doesn’t Always Mean Bad — Here’s How to Tell
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Beyond Weight Loss, Limited Bariatric Surgery Benefits in Older Adults
“The findings from this study suggest a limited role of bariatric surgery in older patients for the prevention of obesity-related cancer or...
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Old, Frail Patients: Study More, Intervene Less?
The greatest challenge for the cardiologist of today is not a lack of treatment options, but whether we should use all options in older, frailer...
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Current Hydroxychloroquine Use in Lupus May Provide Protection Against Cardiovascular Events
Hydroxychloroquine demonstrated protective effects against cardiovascular events in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
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Cell Phone Use Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk
Study links cell phone calls, at least weekly, sleep disruption, and physicological distress to heart disease.