Accelerated trajectory of CV risk predicts dementia risk
Apr 21, 2022
Those with an accelerated versus stable cardiovascular risk trajectory have an increased risk for memory decline.
BP genetic risk score linked to risk for CV events in type 2 diabetes
Apr 04, 2022
Each standard deviation increase in BP polygenic risk score was linked to a 12% increased hazard of adverse cardiovascular events.
Monitoring blood pressure at home more acceptable to adults
Sep 27, 2021
For adults with elevated blood pressure, monitoring it at home is more acceptable than at a clinic or kiosk or using a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor, according to a study presented at the American...
Monoclonal antibody therapy may cut COVID-19 hospitalizations
Aug 31, 2021
Lower hospitalization rates were seen at 14, 21 and 28 days for high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who received casirivimab-imdevimab.
Prior statin use linked to reduced risk for death in COVID-19
Jul 21, 2021
The risk for death was significantly reduced with prior statin and/or antihypertensive use among those with a history of cardiovascular and/or hypertension.