Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

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High Blood Pressure, BMI Tied to Greater Burden of Cerebral Small Vessel Disease

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Brandon May

Using Mendelian randomization, researchers investigated which cardiovascular risk factors are likely to be implicated in the etiology of cerebral small vessel disease.

Risk for Severe COVID-19 Decreases After Surgical Intervention for Weight Loss

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a study to determine whether surgical intervention for weight loss decreases the risk for severe COVID-19.

Repetitive Sleep Arousals Linked to Hypertension in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Cardiology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers examined whether constant sleep arousals would change the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea and prevalent hypertension.

Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Risk for Hypertension, Diabetes

Women with, versus without, a history of breast cancer have a higher incidence of hypertension and diabetes up to 10 years following diagnosis.

High AAC, hs-cTnI Linked to ASCVD, All-Cause Mortality in Older Women

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Cardiology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers sought to determine whether 2 measures of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease could provide insights on increased mortality at 10 years in older women.

Specialist-Led Model of Care Can Improve CVD Prevention in Psoriasis

Dermatologists and patients with psoriatic disease have a positive view of a specialist-led model of care to improve CVD prevention.

Omentin-1 May Be a Marker for Metabolic Syndrome in People With Hypertension

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Hypertension and cardiovascular disease is often accompanied by metabolic syndrome. Investigators sought to discover a relationship between circulating omentin-1 levels and metabolic syndrome.

Early Drop in Systolic BP Linked to Worse CV, Renal Function in Acute Heart Failure

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Endocrinology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers examined the relationship between a drop in systolic BP, worsening renal function, and prognosis in people with acute heart failure.

USPSTF: Individualize Counseling for Primary Prevention of CVD

Physicians individualize the decision to refer adults without known CVD risk factors to behavioral counseling interventions for healthy diet and physical activity.

Comorbid Insomnia, Sleep Apnea and the Risk for All-Cause Mortality and CVD

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Brandon May

What is the combined effect of insomnia and OSA on all-cause mortality and the occurrence of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes?

Breastfeeding May Reduce Maternal Cardiovascular Risk

Among parous women, those who breastfeed may have a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).