A recent analysis of data from nearly all World Health Organization member states clearly demonstrates a link between air pollution and mortality from cardiovascular diseases, with more of such deaths associated with air pollution in low-income countries compared with high-income countries.
Patients with stroke have almost double the risk for MI within a year, while those with cervical artery dissection have no increased risk, new data confirmed.
First described as a cancer risk factor, growing evidence links age-related clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) to cardiovascular disease.
Lp(a) is associated with higher atherogenic risk than LDL on a per-particle basis, providing a rationale for potentially targeting elevated levels, researchers said.
Despite contraindications, continued combined use of erectile dysfunction drugs and nitrates in men with stable heart disease is tied to a higher risk for death and CV events.