Insufficient evidence to determine if marijuana use can affect cardiovascular risk
1. Evidence for effect of marijuana use on cardiovascular risk is insufficient. 2. A few studies suggests potential metabolic benefits ...
Tag: cardiovascular risk
Broader statin use more likely to prevent cardiovascular events
1. High levels of agreement between statin eligibility found between several guidelines included in this study. 2. Statin eligibility, among ...
ACE-inhibitors and statins do not impact albuminuria in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus: The AdDIT trial
1. In adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus, the albumin-to-creatinine ratio was not significantly changed by angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors alone, ...
Lifestyle factors important in subsequent cardiovascular risk for women with gestational diabetes
1. In this prospective cohort study, history of gestational diabetes (GDM) was associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) ...
Risk of death and cardiac arrest during triathlon may be higher in older males
1. Cardiac arrest or death occurring during triathlons are not uncommon, and most of these incidences have happened in men ...
Cardiovascular benefits of intensive systolic blood pressure control may outweigh risks of chronic kidney disease events
1. The benefits of intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) control to cardiovascular and all-cause mortality may outweigh the increased risk ...
Risk model underestimates the negative cardiovascular effects of living in a disadvantaged neighborhood
1. Neighborhood socioeconomic position may have a significant impact on major atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)-related events. 2. Population-based solutions targeted ...
Genetic variants related to serum calcium levels associated with coronary artery disease
1. This Mendelian randomized study found that a genetic predisposition to higher serum calcium levels was associated with an increased ...
Continuing statins after an adverse event is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular events and death
1. Continuation of statins after an adverse event is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular events (stroke or myocardial infarction) ...
Healthy Heart Score performed moderately well in assessing cardiovascular disease risk in young adults
1. The Healthy Heart Score (HHS), a tool normally used in older populations to predict the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular ...
