Exercise Response Different in Heart Failure Patients With Diabetes
Heart failure patients with diabetes had smaller increases in peak VO2 and lower adherence to exercise training than those without diabetes.
ACC Scientific Sessions 2015
PEGASUS-TIMI 54: Ticagrelor May Reduce Risk for Future CV Events After MI
Adding ticagrelor to aspirin as long-term therapy after myocardial infarction may significantly reduce the rate of CV death, myocardial infarction or stroke.
Worksite Intervention Program Yielded Cardiometabolic Improvements
An intensive behavioral modification delivered to employees in a health care setting resulted in weight loss and improved BP control and HbA1c levels.
New Analysis Supports 2013 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines
Recently presented data support the 20113 ACC/AHA guidelines on recommendations for cholesterol evaluation and treatment.
Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet Potentially Overstated
The quantity and quality of available evidence may not be strong enough to support widespread recommendation of the Mediterranean diet.
LEGACY: Weight Loss Linked to Reduced Atrial Fibrillation Burden
Long-term sustained weight loss has been associated with a significant reduction in atrial fibrillation burden in obese patients.
OSLER: Evolocumab May Lower LDL Cholesterol in Long Term
The PCSK9 inhibitor evolocumab appears to be safe and effective for reducing LDL cholesterol in older patients.
Dark Chocolate May Have Heart Benefits for Older Adults
Eating dark chocolate could help improve the cardiovascular health of sedentary older adults, according to data presented at ACC 2015.
Earlier Hot Flashes Associated With Poorer Endothelial Function
Experiencing hot flashes earlier in life appears to be linked to poorer endothelial function in women.
Sedentary Lifestyle Increased Coronary Artery Calcification
An increasingly sedentary lifestyle has been linked to coronary calcification, regardless of exercise or traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
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