Cardiology

Higher levels of cardiovascular health were associated with lower levels of neurofilament light chain across age, sex, race/ethnicity, and Alzheimer disease risk.

The first low-dose rivaroxaban generic tablets to be FDA approved lead a field crowded with applications for formulations of all the higher doses.

The Loss of Pulse Detection feature will begin rolling out in the US late next month.

Treatment of AD with dupilumab, compared with cyclosporine and methotrexate, was associated with significantly reduced risk of a wide range of CV outcomes at 1 year.

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The FDA set a PDUFA action date of December 12, 2025 for lerodalcibep, according to LIB Therapeutics.

Elevated HbA1c/HDL-C ratios significantly increased stroke risk, even after adjusting for confounding factors, reported authors of a recent study.

The Tina-quant® Lipoprotein (a) Gen.2 Molarity assay measures Lp(a) in molar units, providing a more accurate particle-based risk assessment than mass units.

Data set to be presented at ISC 2025 shows that the protective effect of propranolol was stronger for ischemic stroke compared to other stroke types.

Close monitoring for dnPPHTN during the first 2 weeks post-delivery is highly recommended for women determined to be at high risk for the hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.

Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in the US, driven by rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension, according to new report.

Only 25% of people who self-monitor health use the data to inform their physicians.

Caissa Troutman, MD, shares 3 key strategies for managing hypertension in patients with obesity in primary care.

Mineralys Therapeutics also expects topline data from its phase 2 study of lorundrostat for the treatment of uncontrolled hypertension or resistant hypertension when used as an add-on therapy.

The agency estimates that limiting nicotine levels could lead to 1.8 million fewer tobacco-related deaths by 2060 and health care savings of $1.1 trillion a year over the next 40 years.

Caissa Troutman, MD, stresses the importance of building trust with patients through active listening and consistent, non-judgmental communication.

Caissa Troutman, member of the Obesity Medicine Association, emphasizes the importance of shared decision-making in overcoming barriers to managing hypertension and obesity.

Obesity medicine expert Caissa Troutman, MD, suggests using annual physicals as a "gateway" to identify patients with obesity with elevated blood pressure.

The Los Angeles wildfires continue nearly unabated despite heroic efforts by first responders. Wildfire smoke has both short- and long-term effects on health and habitat. Here's what to know, for you and your patients.

Caissa Troutman, MD, an obesity medicine and family medicine physician, emphasizes early treatment of obesity, along with HTN management, can improve patient outcomes.

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People with hypertension who adhered to the mobile app demonstrated well-controlled blood pressure over a 12-week observational period.

Donna Ryan, MD, discusses the most significant clinical trials published this year in the field of obesity medicine.

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A woman in her early 50s presents with 6 hours of right sided pleuritic chest pain. What do the history and ECG suggest? What's yoru Dx?

The patient shows no signs of trauma but is a poor historian so no further details are available. Do her vitals or ECG provide any clues to a Dx?

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