Antihypertensive Therapy Benefits, Harms Evaluated in Older Patients With Hypertension
Outcomes assessed included all‐cause mortality; and cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and coronary heart disease morbidity and mortality.
Cardiovascular Disease
First Anticoagulant Approved to Treat Symptomatic VTE in Pediatric Patients
The FDA has approved Fragmin, a low molecular weight heparin, for the treatment of symptomatic venous thromboembolism to reduce the recurrence of VTE in pediatric patients 1 month of age and older.
Mortality Rates Underestimated in the Social Security Administration Death Master File
The Social Security Administration Death Master File data appeared unreliable and should not be used alone by researchers to estimate mortality rates.
Skipping Breakfast Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Mortality
Skipping breakfast was significantly associated with an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
In Cardiometabolic Disease, Job-Related Stress Linked to Increased Mortality
Researchers note that this is the first large-scale study to examine the work stress-mortality association stratified by cardiometabolic risk profile.
Widespread Under-representation of Women in Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Trials
While the number of women participating in cardiovascular disease clinical trials has increased, representation varies significantly depending on the type of trial.
Effects of Marijuana on Cardiovascular Risk Factors Still Uncertain
Evidence examining the effect of marijuana on cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes is insufficient.
Worry About Deportation Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk Factors
High levels of worry about deportation in Mexican-origin women was associated with risk for higher body mass index, obesity, and blood pressure.
Cardiopulmonary Benefits of Walking Mediated by Traffic Pollution
The cardiopulmonary benefits of walking are attenuated when walking in a traffic polluted area.
AHA: Three Strikes Against the Senate’s Tax Reform Bill
The AHA has released a statement in response to the Senate’s approved tax reform bill.
