Circulation

JUNE 4, 2024

We projected through 2050, overall and by age and race and ethnicity, accounting for changes in disease prevalence and demographics.RESULTS:We estimate that among adults, prevalence of hypertension will increase from 51.2% Diabetes (16.3% to 6.4%), atrial fibrillation (1.7% in 2020 to 61.0% to 26.8%) and obesity (43.1%

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Risk Factors Cardiovascular Disease Stroke Strokes 81

Heart BMJ

MAY 10, 2024

Arrhythmias, and in particular atrial fibrillation (AF), are one of the greatest healthcare challenges of our time. Arrhythmia prediction models have long relied on conventional risk factors such as age, diabetes, hypertension, and history of myocardial infarction and heart failure.

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Arrhythmia Myocardial Infarction Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Clinical characteristics of patients with in-hospital onset stroke (IHOS) compared to those with out-of-hospital onset stroke are reported to be late detection of stroke onset, less use of rt-PA, presence of atrial fibrillation, and poor outcome. Stroke group had higher mortality (14.9%

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ADN Center of Excellence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common yet often misunderstood heart conditions. Understanding Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation is characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to poor blood flow.

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AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Innovation Education 59

Circulation

JUNE 4, 2024

The human capital approach was used to estimate productivity losses from morbidity and premature mortality due to cardiovascular conditions.RESULTS:One in 3 US adults received care for a cardiovascular risk factor or condition in 2020.

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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Stroke Strokes 75

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionThere is a higher prevalence of diabetes mellitus type 2 in Hispanics as compared to other ethnic groups in the United States. Diabetes is a risk factor for acute ischemic stroke and also a poor predictor of outcome for many interventional surgeries. vs 45.3%, p=0.05) after adjusting for age, NIHSS, and atrial fibrillation.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Compared to White, black and Hispanic had higher rate of Diabetes, Hypertension and prior stroke (p<0.001). The rates of other risk factors (hyperlipidemia, smoking, illicit drug use, chronic heart failure, coronary artery disease, and atrial fibrillation) did not vary by race.

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Stroke Strokes Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors 40

Open Heart

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The most common comorbidities prior to OHCA were hypertension (43.6%), heart failure (23.6%), chronic ischaemic heart disease (23.6%) and atrial fibrillation (22.0%). had type 2 diabetes, compared with 19.6% Previous AMI was prevalent in 14.8% of men and 10.9% Among women, 18.0% of the men.

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Cardiac Arrest Coronary Artery Disease Hospital Heart Failure 52

Hypertension Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hypertension, Volume 80, Issue 12 , Page 2572-2580, December 1, 2023. BACKGROUND:The STEP (Strategy of Blood Pressure Intervention in the Elderly Hypertensive Patients) trial demonstrated that intensive systolic blood pressure (SBP) lowering has cardiovascular benefits. years, and 46.5% years, and 46.5%

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

New guidelines also: Classify “Elevated BP” between non-elevated BP and hypertension. Measuring eGFR and albuminuria is recommended for assessing kidney disease in all hypertensive patients. Advise increased potassium intake for hypertensive patients.

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Hypertension Cardiovascular Disease Bicuspid/Mitral Arrhythmia 59

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Multivariate regression revealed that patients with anleft atrial LA diameter of > 4& cm (AOR 2.531, P = 0.003), patients who did not take B-blockers before surgery (AOR 1.1

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Coronary Artery Disease Journal

JANUARY 11, 2024

They had significantly lower rates of diabetes and hypertension and higher rates of male gender and smoking compared to the older group. The very young group also had lower rates of CRF, previous MI and atrial fibrillation. We found that the ≤40-year-old group with MINOCA had 12% mortality rates during the follow-up.

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Myocardial Infarction Outcomes Atrial Fibrillation Risk Factors 40

Physiologically Speaking

JULY 26, 2024

We talk about the ketogenic diet as a metabolic therapy for type 1 diabetes. Dozens if not hundreds of (albeit observational) studies have linked a short sleep duration to a number of health conditions including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter.

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Circulation: Heart Failure

MARCH 8, 2024

The prevalence of HF risk factors was high: hypertension, 61.9%; former or current smoking, 53.7%; obesity 34.8%; diabetes; 24.7%; and chronic kidney disease; 22%. Overt cardiovascular disease, which ranged from 2.1% (HF) to 13.6% (atrial fibrillation), was less common. were female, 25.6% were Black, 12.8% were White.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Based on the points derived from the significant factors we assigned age≥65 =2, non-white race=2, hypertension=3, diabetes=4, body mass index ≥30 =2, coronary artery disease =2, atrial fibrillation =3, alcohol use=1, steroids=3 and presence of aura=2 to total 24 points.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There were no differences in age, history of hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation and stroke, TOAST type, DWI-ASPECTS, NIHSS, use of tPA, or TICI≧2B rate between the two groups. The site of occlusion was the ICA (n=92, 26.4%), M1 (n=168, 48.3%), M2 (n=49, 14.1%) and BA(n=29, 8.3%).

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Patients with atrial fibrillation had a higher risk of AIS (1.47, 1.18 - 1.84) and MACE (1.26, 1.07 - 1.49). Patients from low-income zip codes have a higher risk of AMI (1.83, 1.23 - 2.15) and MACE (1.16, 1.02 - 1.32).

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Hemorrhage Myocardial Infarction Atrial Fibrillation Medicare 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

VRFs included hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, smoking, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, heart failure, diabetes, and sleep apnea. Patients aged 18-55 with a diagnosis of IS were included and separated into two age groups: 18-35 and 36-55.

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Risk Factors Stroke Strokes Coronary Artery Disease 40

DAIC

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

24 will focus on the following three current guideline updates: American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Guideline - Pharmacology II: Strokes vs. Bleeds, What Do the Guidelines Tell Us About Practical Management in A-fib? The Guidelines Sessions at ACC.24 12:15 p.m.

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Aortic valve Myocardial Infarction Aortic Blood Pressure 103

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Black History Month is a poignant backdrop to the alarming rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes, particularly among those of marginalized populations. Two major risk factors for CVD are hypertension and diabetes, which also place a heavier burden on minority groups.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Additionally, they presented with a slightly higher median NIHSS of 18 (vs 15, p<0.001).There There was no difference in the rate of successful reperfusion (TICI 2b-3:90.49% vs 87.53%, p=0.16), or symptomatic ICH (1.44% vs 1.83%, p=0.75) between the two groups.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Comorbidities included diabetes (23%), hypertension (67.7%), atrial fibrillation (22%), hyperlipidemia (53%), and smoking (40%). Descriptive statistics were applied to demographic, clinical, radiographic, and neurological outcomes data, including early neurological deterioration (END) (NIHSS gain 3+).Results:Ninety

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European Journal of Heart Failure

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A prior history of the following comorbidities was considered: episodic or persistent atrial fibrillation ( n  = 920), coronary artery disease ( n  = 3732), diabetes ( n  = 2171), and hypertension ( n  = 3353). Patients were classified into three groups based on the number of comorbidities: 0, 1–2, or ≥3.

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Coronary Artery Disease Heart Failure Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes 40

MIBHS

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Sleep deprivation or poor sleep can lead to an increased risk of developing conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). Sleep deprivation is linked to an increase in factors such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure, all of which significantly contribute to heart disease.

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DAIC

DECEMBER 19, 2023

OSA is commonly seen in patients with arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation (AFib) and due to the variable unpredictable nature of sleep apnea symptoms, it is often untreated, leading to adverse outcomes. Western Regional Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Northwell Health , NY. billion (2).

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Heart Failure Heart Disease Innovation Quality of Life 52

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

CT scan before discharge showed mild improvement in ventricular size and stable SAH blood products.The course of hospitalization was complicated by hyponatremia, atrial fibrillation, and respiratory failure with inability to wean off ventilator, resulting in tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube placement. He was intubated by EMS on route.

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Hemorrhage Aneurysm Atrial Fibrillation Stroke 40

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The patient underwent surgery, but suffered from a gastrointestinal bleed and developed post‐operative atrial fibrillation; after a risks/benefits discussion, he was discharged on anticoagulation only. Episodes always occurred after activity and only upon sitting.

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Stenosis Peripheral Arterial Disease Pacemaker Atherosclerosis 40

The Beat Blog

MAY 2, 2023

Specialty Demand Certain specialties, focused on conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, also have rising demand, as the baby boomer population ages and becomes higher risk. That trip is often longer in more rural locations. which often suffer from higher poverty rates, too.

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Circulation

DECEMBER 28, 2023

BACKGROUND:Oral anticoagulation is suggested in patients with atrial fibrillation and a CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥1 (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years, diabetes, stroke, vascular disease, age 65–74 years, and sex score). Circulation, Ahead of Print. 0.8%]), 1.4% (n=16 [95% CI, 0.8%–2.2%]), for difference).CONCLUSIONS:For

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Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Risk Factors Diabetes 58

Open Heart

JULY 6, 2023

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are increasing in prevalence globally and share common risk factors. Age, sex, diabetes, hypertension and heart failure were chosen as variables of interest. Methods PubMed, EMBASE and CINAHL were searched from inception to June 2022.

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Kidney Disease Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Risk Factors 52

Open Heart

JANUARY 13, 2023

Objectives Accurate prediction of heart failure (HF) patients at high risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) represents a potentially valuable tool to inform shared decision making. No validated prediction model for AF in HF is currently available. The objective was to develop clinical prediction models for 1-year risk of AF.

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Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Myocardial Infarction Kidney Disease 52

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 26, 2024

BACKGROUND:Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are highly prevalent in patients with stroke and are recognized as independent risk factors for stroke. Stroke, Ahead of Print. Screening for AF was performed using a 7-day ECG up to 3× in the first 6 months.

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Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes Outcomes 40

Open Heart

AUGUST 5, 2022

Objective While greater body mass index (BMI) is associated with increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), the impact of BMI on outcomes in newly diagnosed AF is unclear. Those with high BMI were younger, more often had vascular disease, hypertension and diabetes. years (Q1; Q3 62.0; 78.0), and 55.6%

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Atrial Fibrillation BMI Outcomes Obesity 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Specifically, this genetic factor was found to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes by 46.5%, coronary heart disease by 37.5%, ischemic stroke by 35.4%, cardiac-related mortality by 28.6%, heart failure by 28.2%, transient ischemic attack by 24%, atrial fibrillation by 15.2%, peripheral artery disease by 0.3%, and hypertension by 0.3%.

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Education Cardiovascular Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease Genetic predisposition 64

Open Heart

APRIL 6, 2022

Background Poor adherence to guideline recommendations for anticoagulation in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and atrial fibrillation (AF) is previously reported. The primary outcome was the prescription rate of anticoagulation therapy at hospital discharge and follow-up through 2019.

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Myocardial Infarction Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure Stroke 52

Heart BMJ

MAY 23, 2024

Methods A 24-hour ECG was registered in 5809 atrial fibrillation-free individuals, aged 50–65 years. We also studied clinical correlates of ambulatory HR. Minimum HR was defined as the lowest 1-minute HR. Average daytime and night-time HRs are also reported.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Case submitted and written by Mazen El-Baba MD, with edits from Jesse McLaren and edits/comments by Smith and Grauer A 90-year old with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation, type-2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, presented with acute onset chest/epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting.

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Ischemia STEMI Stenosis Coronary Artery Disease 52