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Higher sodium intake tied to higher atherosclerotic burden
Increased sodium intake is associated with increased coronary and carotid atherosclerosis burden in the general Swedish population, even in normotensive individuals and those without known cardiovascular disease (CVD), the SCAPIS* study finds.
Higher sodium intake tied to higher atherosclerotic burden
19 Apr 2023
Excess CVD risk found in women with endometriosis
Endometriosis appears to be associated with a significantly elevated risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), specifically ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease, as suggested in a study.
Excess CVD risk found in women with endometriosis
17 Apr 2023
NSAID use ups risk of heart failure in T2DM patients
Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) tends to elevate the risk of first-time hospitalization for heart failure (HF) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a study has shown. In addition, those with advanced age, elevated haemoglobin (Hb) A1c levels, and new users are particularly at higher risk.
NSAID use ups risk of heart failure in T2DM patients
17 Apr 2023
HF drug provides 24-hour BP-lowering effect in Asians with hypertension
The angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor sacubitril/valsartan, used for heart failure, appears to have potent effects on 24‐hour blood pressure (BP) in Japanese patients with mild‐to‐moderate hypertension and in the subgroup of those with nondipping BP pattern, as shown in a study.
HF drug provides 24-hour BP-lowering effect in Asians with hypertension
15 Apr 2023
Does fish intake lower risk of CV events?
Eating at least 1.5 servings of fish each week does not appear to improve cardiovascular (CV) outcomes, reports a recent study, noting that its potential benefit must not be ruled out completely.
