ECG Challenge: The patient is seen in the ED after a short-lived reprieve from vomiting. She faints during the ECG. What’s your read of the tracing?
New Study Shows Men with Diabetes Have Higher Risk of Disease-related Complications than Women
Men with diabetes had a greater risk of CVD, lower limb and kidney complications, and diabetic retinopathy compared to women with diabetes.
Navigating Cardiovascular Complications of Obesity: Expert Insights for Primary Care
Listen to our latest podcast episode for details on top CVD risk factors to screen patients with obesity for, medications to help prevent CVD, and more.
Semaglutide Supports Long-Term Weight Loss, Reduces CV Risk Across BMI Subgroups
Analyses of the SELECT trial found mean weight loss of 10.2% sustained for 4 years and comparable CV benefit with weight loss greater or less than 5%, or even weight gain.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 4: Lp(a): The Next CVD Target?
Patrick Moriarty, MD, from the University of Kansas Medical Center, discusses the role of Lp(a) as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the phase 3 trials of a potential treatment.
Poor Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health “Widespread” among US Adults, According to New Study
Results also showed that older adults, men, and Black adults face an increased risk of advanced stages of CKM syndrome.
Children with HTN Have 2-times Higher Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events, According to New Research
Findings suggest that optimizing care for children with hypertension may reduce the risk of adult CVD, report researchers.