Category Archives: Cardiovascular

How Stress Affects Heart Health

For many people, stress is part of everyday life. The demands of work, family, and other quotidian pressures can leave one feeling angry, agitated, anxious, downtrodden, or burned out. While these kinds of day-to-day challenges are often described as mild forms of stress, the reality is that some people will experience them more often and […]

Cannabis Use Linked to Heightened Heart Risk

Summary: Recent studies indicate that regular marijuana use may increase the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart attack. Researchers found that daily marijuana users had a 34% increased risk of developing heart failure, with coronary artery disease being a likely pathway. These findings highlight the need for further research into the health implications of […]

ASPC and PACH to Host Dinner Program During #AHA23 to Discuss Issues Surrounding Patient Access to Cardiovascular Medications

HOUSTON, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) together with the Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health (PACH) will be hosting a unique dinner program at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, November 10th. The dinner coincides with the American Heart Association’s annual scientific sessions conference hosted at the […]

Want to live longer? Follow 8 heart-healthy habits, says the American Heart Association

Making several specific lifestyle changes could slow biological aging by six years, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). A new study from the organization has found that improved heart health is key to helping to slow down the aging process, which in turn reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and other medical issues. The […]

Male RA Patients with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality Compared to Women

The following is a summary of “Male rheumatoid arthritis patients at substantially higher risk for cardiovascular mortality in comparison to women,” published in the October 2023 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism by Raadsen et al. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. In recent years, cardiovascular risk screening and management […]

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Reactions in Long-term Users: A Comparison of ENDS and Combustible Cigarettes

The following is a summary of “Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Responses to Acute Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Combustible Cigarettes in Long-Term Users,” published in the  September 2023  issue of Chest by Tattersall, et al. Long-term users of today’s electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) have not yet been studied for their acute cardiovascular and […]

Positive antiphospholipid antibodies linked to increased cardiovascular risk in lupus patients

New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) annual meeting, describes a link between positive antiphospholipid antibodies and an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (Abstract #0552). Antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) are autoantibodies directed against phospholipid-binding proteins. In antiphospholipid syndrome, they are associated with heart […]

Study finds positive antiphospholipid antibodies raises cardiovascular disease risk in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

ATLANTA — New research at ACR Convergence 2023, the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) annual meeting, describes a link between positive antiphospholipid antibodies and an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) (Abstract #0552). Antiphospholipid antibodies (aPLs) are autoantibodies directed against phospholipid-binding proteins. In antiphospholipid syndrome, they are associated […]

Association of obesity with cardiovascular disease in the absence of traditional risk factors

Abstract Background The association between obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people without traditional CVD risk factors is unclear. This study aimed to investigate the association of obesity with CVD and its subtypes in people without traditional CVD risk factors. Methods Based on the Kailuan cohort study, the included participants were divided into different groups […]