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2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

The 2025 AHA Statistical Update is the product of a full years worth of effort in 2024 by dedicated volunteer clinicians and scientists, committed government professionals, and AHA staff members.

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Your Top Five Questions About CMHC On-Demand, Answered

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

On-demand access is available now and will remain open until December 2025. Obesity: Learn about behavioral approaches, the latest in pharmacotherapy, and surgical interventions for managing obesity. When Will It Be Available? Make sure to mark your calendar so you can take full advantage of this extensive resource!

CME 52
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Primary Prevention Takes Center Stage at the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC)

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Keynote speaker and atherosclerosis expert Peter Libby, MD , captivated the audience with an update on his research into inflammation and atherosclerosis. He discussed therapeutic options not only for treating atherosclerosis but also for preventing cardiovascular disease. Experts like Louis J. Learn more now!

CME 64
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Abstract WP281: Optimizing Transthoracic Echocardiography Utilization for Hospitalized Ischemic Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP281-AWP281, February 1, 2025. The model consisted of six variables, and one point was awarded for each: atrial fibrillation, large artery atherosclerosis, large vessel occlusion, obesity, prior anti-hypertensive medication usage and if patients age was 18-39 or > 69.

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Abstract TMP107: Midlife Vascular Risk Factors are Associated with Late-life Depression in the ARIC Study

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP107-ATMP107, February 1, 2025. 1.61), and obesity (OR: 1.51, 95% CI: 0.79-1.20) Objective:Late-life vascular health and cerebrovascular disease have been identified as potential risk factors for late-life depression (LLD). At midlife, 20.2% had 0 VRFs, 41.3% had 1 VRF, 27.2%

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Abstract WP310: Midlife Vascular Risk Factors, Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease-Dementia in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Cohort

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP310-AWP310, February 1, 2025. Smoking, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, Black race, age, low education, male sex, and APOEe4 were associated with an increased risk of dementia/no PD. Older age, APOEe4, male sex, and low education were significantly assoiated with an increased risk of PDD.

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Cardiovascular Updates from AHA Congress 2024 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

SUMMIT Trial : Weekly subcutaneous tirzepatide showed significant reductions in CV death and HF-related events among patients with HFpEF and obesity. AHA announced a $12M investment in AI research, with an RFP slated for early 2025. Get the latest knowledge and practical tools in cardiometabolic health to improve your practice in 2025.

CME 52