Articles related to CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD)

CDC data indicates heart disease prevalence increases dramatically with age, from 1% in adults aged 18-44 to 20% in those over 65, highlighting the importance of early screening for inherited conditions.

“Understanding which people are at increased risk of a first stroke and providing support to preserve heart and brain health can help prevent a first stroke.”

The 2024 guideline introduces a more nuanced approach to preoperative stress testing and anticoagulation management, potentially reducing unnecessary testing and complications.

Elevated plasma Lp(a) concentrations were associated with a 41% faster progression of peak aortic jet velocity and a 57% faster progression of mean transvalvular gradient in patients with aortic stenosis.

Recent survey findings reveal that nearly one-third of adults aged 60 and older take daily aspirin for primary prevention of heart disease, despite updated guidelines advising against it for those without prior cardiovascular events.

The introduction of the PREVENT equations could reduce the number of adults eligible for statin therapy by nearly 40%, impacting clinical guidelines and patient care strategies.