Preventive Care
Conference Coverage
Simple screening for risk of falling in elderly can guide prevention
NEW ORLEANS – Grip strength testing and the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale questionnaire may be best.
News
Premature death from heart disease hits Asian subgroups hard
Asian Indian, Filipino, and Vietnamese populations showed the highest mortality from heart disease among Asian subgroups.
News
Light physical activity lowers CVD risk in older women
Doing more light activity is good for the hearts of older women.
News
Heart-harming toxins may hurt hookah smokers
An AHA scientific statement outlines the trends in use and the harmful effects of water pipe smoking among youth and adults.
Conference Coverage
Myeloma therapies raise cardiovascular risks
WASHINGTON – The proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib increases risk for heart failure, and thalidomide analogs increase the risk for venous...
Conference Coverage
Much still unknown about inflammation’s role in RA patients’ CVD risk
Commentary
Working With Parents to Vaccinate Children
The measles outbreak in Washington State has reignited debate about parental refusal to vaccinate. Here’s how health care providers can make a...
Article
Statin adherence lower in women, minorities
Women and minorities are significantly less adherent to statin medication, which is linked with an increased risk of hospitalization and death.
Conference Coverage
Take action to mitigate CVD risk in RA patients
The mechanisms of increased CVD risk in RA are multifactorial, and risk management strategies should take into account a patient’s apparent risk,...
News
PTSD, cardiovascular disease link likely caused by higher comorbidity burden
Psychological morbidities and smoking are contributors to cardiovascular disease outcomes.