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Global Trends in Cardiovascular Diseases: Insights from the 2023 Almanac

Cardiology Update

Metabolic risks, including high systolic blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, high BMI, high fasting plasma glucose, and kidney dysfunction, contribute substantially to age-standardized CVD disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). The findings have significant implications for clinical and public health practice and research.

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Lifelong dietary interventions linked to improved retinal health and reduced cardiovascular risk

Cardiology Update

Several lifelong cumulative cardiovascular risk factors, such as cumulative systolic blood pressure, were independently linked to narrower arterioles. This highlights the intricate relationship between dietary habits, cardiovascular health, and retinal microvascular structure.