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Sweetened Beverages, Genetic Susceptibility, and Incident Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Cohort Study

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:An association between sweetened beverages and several cardiometabolic diseases has been reported, but their association with atrial fibrillation (AF) is unclear. PJ consumption ≤1 L/wk was associated with a modestly lower risk for AF.

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease: Can You Prevent It?

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Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH): FH is a genetic disorder resulting in high LDL cholesterol levels from an early age, significantly raising the risk of heart attacks.

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Sex-Specific Association Between Genetic Risk of Psychiatric Disorders and Cardiovascular Diseases

Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine

Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, Volume 17, Issue 6 , Page e004685, December 1, 2024. The female-specific positive association of PGSMDwith CAD risk was replicated in BioVU.CONCLUSIONS:Genetic predisposition to MD confers a greater risk of CVDs in females versus males, even in the absence of any depression diagnosis.