Cardiology
Conference Coverage
Barcelona beckons for first hybrid ESC Congress
Cardiologists have an in-person option again, with a full slate of sessions ahead for the 70th European Society of Cardiology Congress.
Conference Coverage
One hour of walking per week may boost longevity for octogenarians
All-cause and cardiovascular mortality were significantly lower in older adults who walked for an hour each week vs. than their less active peers...
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Cholesterol levels lowering in U.S., but disparities emerge
While cholesterol levels in American adults have improved overall in the past decade, disparities in control have emerged, according to a new...
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Does DTC heart drug advertising discourage lifestyle changes?
Brief, direct exposure to prescription cardiovascular drug advertising seems to boost consumer perceptions of medications and pharmaceutical...
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Antibiotic before oral surgery spares endocarditis; study validates guidelines
“You have to have this [antibiotic prophylaxis] conversation when you see your patient with a prosthetic valve or who’s had endocarditis every...
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AHA statement outlines symptoms of common heart diseases
Symptoms of six common cardiovascular diseases often overlap and vary over time and by sex, the AHA says in a new ‘state of the science’...
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Rich or poor, educated or not, all face risk for hypertension
Historically thought to be a disease of the rich and sedentary, hypertension occurs with similar frequency in low- and middle-income countries.
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‘Obesity paradox’ in AFib challenged as mortality climbs with BMI
Mortality rose with body mass index in patients with new atrial fibrillation in a GARFIELD-AF analysis, which also examined BMI effects on...
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Blood pressure smartphone app fails to beat standard self-monitoring
Here’s another vote for less screen time.
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Risk factors in children linked to stroke as soon as 30s, 40s
Evidence of atherosclerosis was present in 1.4% of the 10- to 19-year age group, 8.5% of the 20- to 29-years age group, 21.5% of the 30- to 39-...