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Heart Disease and Stroke Could Affect at Least 60% of Adults in U.S. by 2050, According to American Heart Association Advisories

DAIC

A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 population could be affected by cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years, according to two new science reports. to 61% of the U.S.

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Environmental Exposures and Pediatric Cardiology: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Environmental toxicants and pollutants are causes of adverse health consequences, including well-established associations between environmental exposures and cardiovascular diseases. Emerging evidence suggests that environmental exposures in early life may be key risk factors for cardiovascular conditions across the life span.

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Healing Hearts and Inspiring Change: Celebrating World Heart Day

ADN Center of Excellence

World Heart Day World Heart Day was established by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and promote heart-healthy lifestyles. Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally.

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Abstract 071: Oral Contraceptive Use and Development of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Population?Based Retrospective Cohort Study

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Sensitivity testing was performed by evaluating stroke incidence in a sub‐group of patients without any risk factors present and by assessing a negative control (head trauma), with which an association of OCP use would not be expected. The incidence of AIS was significantly greater in OCP users compared to non‐OCP users (2.8%

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