Cardiovascular Disease

 
Healthy Low-Carb or Low-Fat Diets Linked to Lower CVD Risk: Daily Dose
June 19, 2025

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Coexisting HTN, T2D in US Adults Doubled Over 2 Decades: Daily Dose
June 18, 2025

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Universal Low-Dose Aspirin Prescribing Strategy May be Beneficial for Preeclampsia Prevention
June 18, 2025

Research presented at ACOG 2025 showed 99% of pregnant women included in the analysis were eligible for aspirin, per ACOG guidelines.

High-Quality Macronutrients Key to Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Large Cohort Study Finds
June 02, 2025

Research reveals that the quality of foods in low-carb and low-fat diets significantly impacts heart health, emphasizing whole, plant-based options.

Combined Oral Contraceptive Use May Triple the Risk of Cryptogenic Stroke in Young Women
May 23, 2025

ESOC 2025: New research reveals that combined oral contraceptive use significantly increases the risk of cryptogenic stroke in young women, urging careful assessment by clinicians.

Semaglutide Linked to Reduced Risk for MACE Months Before Weight Loss Begins: Post Hoc Analysis
May 14, 2025

Semaglutide was associated with a significant reduction in risk for major adverse cardiovascular events after just 3 months of treatment in a population with established CVD.

Rising Lp(a) Levels Increase Risk of Subsequent CVD Events in Adults with ASCVD, According to Large Real-World Study
May 08, 2025

Any increase in lipoprotein(a) levels was linked to increased risk of myocardial infarction and stroke; women and Black adults are most likely to be affected.

Clinically Validated Blood Test Identifies Preeclampsia Risk Early in Pregnancy, New Study Shows
May 02, 2025

A simple RNA-based blood test can identify the risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy months before symptoms appear, researchers reported.

PAD Risk Amplifiers and Screening Strategies: A Talk with Foluso Fakorede, MD
May 02, 2025

ACP 2025: Dr Fakorede outlines PAD risk amplifiers, polyvascular disease connections, and when to screen using ABI, TBI, or exercise testing in high-risk patients.

Adolescent Hyperglycemia, Insulin Resistance Drive Early Cardiac Structural Changes, Novel Cohort Study Finds
May 02, 2025

Persistent hyperglycemia between ages 17 and 24 tripled the risk of left ventricular hypertrophy and did so 5 times faster among young women, a new study found.