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A one-year DASH diet intervention led to sustained suppression of proatherogenic chemokine CXCL4 and fewer major cardiovascular events over six years despite reduced adherence and partial loss of initial benefits in nonobstructive CAD patie
Beyond cholesterol and blood pressure, homocysteine silently hardens arteries, driving cardiovascular disease progression independently—latest research reveals its biomechanical impact and prevention strategies.
A nested substudy from SCOT-HEART 2 reveals coronary CT angiography modestly improves healthy lifestyle adherence, preventive therapy acceptance, and risk factor modification compared to traditional cardiovascular risk scoring in asymptomat
A secondary analysis of the STOP-or-NOT trial shows that preoperative cardiovascular risk stratification does not impact postoperative outcomes related to continuing or discontinuing renin-angiotensin system inhibitors before major noncardi
A randomized trial in China shows that a 12-month mobile message-based intervention modestly improves HbA1c and systolic blood pressure in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, supporting mHealth strategies to manage cardiovascular ri
Obicetrapib significantly reduces LDL cholesterol by nearly 30% in high-risk cardiovascular patients on maximal lipid therapy, with a safety profile comparable to placebo, representing a potential novel agent in managing familial hyperchole
A national database study finds no significant increase in early major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) after starting IL-17 inhibitors in psoriasis and related diseases, although a modest risk cannot be excluded.
High blood lipids impact over 300 million people in China, often silently increasing cardiovascular risk. Learn to avoid common misconceptions and adopt four scientifically backed habits to improve your blood lipid profile and heart health.
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity for its metabolic and weight-loss benefits, but new research links short eating windows to increased cardiovascular risks, urging caution and personalized approaches.
Long sleep duration is linked to increased cardiovascular events in coronary heart disease patients, but adherence to a Mediterranean diet may mitigate these risks, emphasizing sleep’s impact on heart health.
The TRAVERSE trial reveals that testosterone replacement therapy elevates neutrophil and monocyte counts in hypogonadal men, correlating with increased venous thromboembolism and cardiovascular event risk, underscoring the need to monitor t
This review synthesizes trial evidence showing that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes modestly improve lipid profiles but cause no significant changes in lung function or other cardiovascular markers compared to cigarette substitutes in smok
A population-based study in Ethiopia reveals 7.3% of adults aged 40-69 face a 10-year cardiovascular disease risk ≥10%, influenced by urban residence, education, physical activity, employment status, and climate factors.
A decade of research highlights cinnamon’s benefits in glycemic control, lipid modulation, anti-inflammatory effects, cognitive enhancement, and antimicrobial activity, supporting its adjunctive clinical use and revealing promising th
This study demonstrates that asthma modestly increases the risk of degenerative valvular heart diseases, highlighting the need for cardiovascular vigilance in asthmatic individuals.
This review integrates data from over two million individuals globally, showing that absence of five key cardiovascular risk factors at age 50 confers a life expectancy advantage exceeding a decade, with midlife modification of hypertension
Evolocumab significantly lowers LDL cholesterol and substantially reduces cardiovascular events in patients with autoimmune/inflammatory diseases alongside statin therapy, according to the FOURIER trial analysis.
AI-based quantitative CT analysis demonstrates that coronary plaque features, while more prevalent in men, confer a disproportionately higher relative risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in women, highlighting the need for sex-speci
Intensive blood pressure control reduces cardiovascular events across all risk levels, with greater absolute benefits in higher-risk patients despite increased adverse events, supporting tailored treatment based on cardiovascular risk.
This study highlights the association between the triglyceride-glucose index and the incidence of hypertension in Japanese adults, emphasizing its potential as a predictive marker for cardiovascular health.
