Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
02/14/2018
The authors of a recent study sought to examine the continued validity of lifelong trajectories in peak systolic and diastolic blood pressure responses during maximal cardiopulmonary exercise in men and...
02/14/2018
Cardiometabolic Risk
Cardiometabolic Risk
02/14/2018
Today is Valentine’s Day, and February is American Heart Month. In the spirit of the season, here is our overview of this month’s important cardiology news.
02/14/2018
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
02/12/2018
In the general population, high coffee consumption is associated with various health benefits. However, it is not yet known how a high coffee intake specifically affects patients with type 1 diabetes....
02/12/2018
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
02/06/2018
Although preoperative weight loss is often encouraged prior to bariatric surgery, its effect on postoperative outcomes remains controversial. In a new study, researchers further evaluated the effects of...
02/06/2018
Exercise
Exercise
02/01/2018
It is well known that regular physical activity helps decrease risk for cardiovascular disease. However, few American adults meet these guidelines. In a new study, researchers investigated patients’...
02/01/2018
fitness
fitness
01/18/2018
In a new study, researchers aimed to investigate how cardiorespiratory fitness was related to abdominal adiposity and low-grade inflammation within different BMI categories.
01/18/2018
Obesity
Obesity
01/17/2018
Four newly-published studies compared the effectiveness of various treatment options for patients with obesity, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and nonsurgical options.
01/17/2018
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
01/04/2018
Currently, it is unclear whether blood pressure stabilizes or decreases in later life. In a new study, researchers investigated whether blood pressure trajectories were reflective of increasing age or time...
01/04/2018
Cardiometabolic risk
Cardiometabolic risk
12/22/2017
Facing adversity in childhood is known to be associated with cardiometabolic outcomes in adulthood. In a recent scientific statement, the AHA outlined the current available evidence on this association. ...
12/22/2017
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation
12/20/2017
In a recent systematic review, researchers investigated the efficacy and safety of warfarin use, NOACs, and non-warfarin use for preventing stroke and thromboembolism among patients with atrial...
12/20/2017