Category Archives: Cardiovascular

Particulate air pollution a growing risk for premature CVD death and disability worldwide

Research Highlights: Between 1990 and 2019, the total annual number of premature CVD deaths and years of disability attributable to particulate matter air pollution rose by 31% worldwide. The increase in deaths was unevenly distributed by sex, with a 43% increase in deaths among men compared to a 28.2% increase among women. During the nearly […]

Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates Approved as NJ Top Docs Practice For 2023

NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved eleven healthcare providers from Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates for 2023 based on merit. SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ, USA, August 9, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — NJ Top Docs proudly recognizes the exceptional team at Hunterdon Cardiovascular Associates for their remarkable merit. Committed to elevating cardiovascular health within their community, these reviewed and approved […]

Walking may be even more effective than previously thought at reducing risk of death

The number of steps you should walk every day to start seeing benefits to your health is lower than previously thought, according to the largest analysis to investigate this. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology today (Wednesday), found that walking at least 3967 steps a day started to reduce the risk […]

American Heart Association funds research to assess racial bias in cardiovascular treatment algorithms

As part of a focused effort to assess current cardiovascular treatment algorithms for racial bias, the American Heart Association,­ the single largest non-government supporter of heart and brain health research in the U.S., is funding three new scientific research projects at $50,000 each. Clinical algorithms are formulas, flow charts and computerized “calculators” that work behind […]

Myocardial bioenergetic profiling in patients with stable ischemic heart disease

Patients with chronic ischemic heart disease — an important cause of heart failure — show altered myocardial bioenergetics with metabolomic and transcriptomic changes that seem to occur at a global, rather than regional, level in human hearts. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access options Access through your institution Change […]

Around the nation: Wegovy reduces the risk of serious cardiovascular events by 20%

Expert Insight It takes a Village(MD): 2 key reasons Walgreens is a player to watch With a $6.2 billion investment in VillageMD, Walgreens is transforming the way healthcare is delivered to rural America. Here’s how the retail giant is using their acquisition strategy to expand access to primary, specialty, and urgent care.

Use of ART Did Not Harm Moms’ Long-Term Cardiovascular Health

Women who conceived with assisted reproductive technology (ART) did not have worse long-term cardiovascular outcomes, according to a large Nordic registry-based study. Between those who gave birth with and without ART, risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) was similar over a median 11 years of follow-up (adjusted HR 0.97, 95% CI 0.91-1.02), reported researchers led by […]

Weight-loss drug Wegovy could reduce risk of heart attack or stroke

Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk says the medicine could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. But they’re also facing a lawsuit about severe side effects of its main ingredient. The weight loss drug Wegovy could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease based on the results of a trial, the company behind the drug said in […]

‘Lipid paradox’ may obscure cardiovascular risk in patients with inflammatory disease

August 09, 2023 1 min read Source/Disclosures Published by: Source: Dao K. CVD and RA. Presented at: Rheumatology Nurses Society annual conference; August 2-5, 2023 (hybrid meeting). Disclosures: Dao reports financial disclosures with Pfizer. ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive […]

Walking Just 4,000 Steps A Day Enough To Lower Risk Of Death, New Study Reveals

Topline People who walk at least 4,000 steps a day can substantially lower their risk of death from any cause, according to a recent study, which also found those who take fewer daily steps can still benefit from a reduced risk related to cardiovascular diseases—suggesting significant health benefits can be achieved starting with fairly light […]