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High concentrations of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) potentially lead to an increased risk of composite cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes in individuals with or without diabetes mellitus (DM), reveals a recent study. Low HDL-C concentrations, however, do not predict future CVD risk in individuals with DM.

High HDL-C concentrations up CVD risk regardless of diabetes status

Colchicine confers no benefit for infarct size in ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction

Among patients with ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction, treatment with high-dose colchicine at the time of reperfusion does not minimize myocardial damage induced by ischemia-reperfusion and the resulting inflammation, a study has shown.

Colchicine confers no benefit for infarct size in ST-segment–elevation myocardial infarction

Too much sedentary time may up stroke risk

19 Sep 2021 by

Spending excessive time being sedentary (≥8 hours/day) is associated with an increased risk of stroke in adults younger than 60 years old, particularly in those who also have little physical activity, a study suggests.

Too much sedentary time may up stroke risk

19 Sep 2021

Central haemodynamics linked to renal microvascular damage

Abnormalities in central haemodynamic parameters may be linked to renal microvascular damage among young and middle-aged nondiabetic kidney disease patients despite preserved renal function, a recent study has found.

Central haemodynamics linked to renal microvascular damage

Quadpill trumps monotherapy in BP lowering

18 Sep 2021 by

A quadruple combination containing quarter doses of four blood pressure (BP)-lowering drugs in a single pill — termed a quadpill — led to better BP control than using monotherapy for initial treatment of hypertension, according to the QUARTET study presented at ESC 2021.

Quadpill trumps monotherapy in BP lowering

Higher BP variability tied to normal-tension glaucomatous optic neuropathy

Blood pressure (BP) variability is associated with normal-tension glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON) via the hypoperfusion of the optic nerve, a recent study has found.

Higher BP variability tied to normal-tension glaucomatous optic neuropathy

Dementia risk in AF comparable between DOACs, warfarin

Atrial fibrillation (AF) patients receiving warfarin do not appear to be at higher risk of dementia compared with their counterparts treated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), with only edoxaban being associated with a lower risk, according to a study. Meanwhile, DOACs seem more beneficial among older patients with stroke history.

Dementia risk in AF comparable between DOACs, warfarin

Flu vaccine cuts all-cause, CV death risk in cardiac patients

17 Sep 2021 by

Receiving an influenza vaccination after hospitalization for an invasive coronary procedure or a myocardial infarction (MI) may reduce the risk of all-cause or cardiovascular (CV) death, according to results of the IAMI* trial.

Flu vaccine cuts all-cause, CV death risk in cardiac patients

A handful of peanuts a day keeps stroke, CVD risks at bay in Asians

17 Sep 2021 by

Eating even small amounts of peanuts every day is enough to lower the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in both men and women, as shown in a recent study from Japan.

A handful of peanuts a day keeps stroke, CVD risks at bay in Asians

Age, disease history predict hospital readmission after first acute myocardial infarction

Old age and a history of atrial fibrillation, heart failure, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease are associated with an increased risk for hospital readmission, suggests a study. Enhanced surveillance efforts and tailored educational and treatment approaches are needed.

Age, disease history predict hospital readmission after first acute myocardial infarction