Cardiology
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Which Specialists Should Lead BP Control Efforts?
All the groups studied who led BP control efforts were successful in reducing BP, pharmacist- and community health worker–led teams saw the...
Commentary
Cardiovascular Disease 2050: No, GLP-1s Won’t Save the Day
Harvard Medical School professor tells “where we will be in 2050” if prior trends remain the same.
From the Journals
Rising Stroke Rates in Californians With Sickle Cell Disease
The cumulative incidence of first ischemic stroke in patients with SCD was 2.1% by age 20 and 13.5% by age 60.
Conference Coverage
New Data on DOAC Initiation After Stroke in AF: Final Word?
Early DOAC initiation was safe with a low rate of symptomatic hemorrhage, regardless of stroke severity.
Commentary
Help Your Patients Reap the Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
What if we focus on decreasing dietary restrictions, incorporating a variety of nourishing foods, and educating our patients, instead of on...
Latest News
Why Scientists Are Linking More Diseases to Light at Night
Light during sleep has been linked to diabetes, CV disease, strokes, or brain aneurysms.
Latest News
The Rising Tide of Atrial Fibrillation: Is Primary Care Ready?
Lifestyle choices such as sleeping habits can contribute to AF outcomes.
Expert Interview
The Genitals Are a Window Into Health: Sex as a Vital Sign
The genitals give information about the cardiovascular system, the peripheral nervous system, and the hormonal system.
Latest News
Higher Doses of Vitamin D3 Do Not Reduce Cardiac Biomarkers in Older Adults
The findings suggest that higher doses of vitamin D3 supplementation do not reduce markers of subclinical cardiovascular disease in older adults...
Guidelines
ASA Releases New Primary Stroke Prevention Guideline
The updated guideline calls for better primary stroke prevention that includes improved screening and lifestyle changes.
From the Journals
AHA Scientific Statement Links Three Common Cardiovascular Diseases to Cognitive Decline, Dementia
Compelling evidence of the inextricable link between heart health and brain health underscores the benefit of early intervention.