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Cardiovascular Disease Obesity Risk Factors 
Science Daily - Heart Disease
JUNE 4, 2024
Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) conditions are likely to triple by 2050, according to recent projections. At least 6 in 10 U.S.
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American Heart News - Heart News
JUNE 4, 2024
ET Tuesday, June 4, 2024 DALLAS, June 4, 2024 — Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to. Embargoed until 4 a.m.
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CardiacWire
JANUARY 31, 2025
Every year, the AHA reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors. is at an all time high, with 942k cardiovascular disease-related deaths in 2022, up by 10k from 2021. From 2017 to 2020, adult obesity prevalence in the U.S.
Medical Xpress - Cardiology
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors, including obesity, face brain health decline a decade earlier—from their mid 50s to mid 70s—than similarly affected women who are most susceptible from their mid 60s to mid 70s, suggest the findings of a long term study, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 14, 2025
BackgroundObesity is a global epidemic and a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. This study aims to investigate the impact of weight loss after LSG on the left ventricular myocardial work (LVMW) in obese patients and explore the clinical value of the left ventricular pressure - strain loop (LV - PSL).MethodsThirty
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Cardiovascular Diabetology
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Cardiovascular disease represents a significant risk factor for mortality in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is believed to play a crucial role in maintaining c.
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Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JANUARY 15, 2025
Atherosclerosisa key driver of cardiovascular disease (CVD)continues to be a significant global health issue. The Global Burden of Disease data (2023) highlights a grim reality: while high-income countries have seen some success in managing CVD, LMICs now account for most CVD-related deaths.
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% to 26.8%) and obesity (43.1% Prevalences of coronary disease (7.8% in 2020 to 61.0% Diabetes (16.3%
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Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JANUARY 16, 2025
Atherosclerosis (ASVD) remains a leading driver of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a global health challenge that claims millions of lives each year. Explore actionable, evidence-based strategies to combat traditional and emerging risk factors, with a focus on precision approaches and primordial prevention.
DAIC
JUNE 28, 2024
Getty Images milla1cf Fri, 06/28/2024 - 08:10 June 27, 2024 — Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men. In 1924, the physicians who founded the American Heart Association believed that better understanding of heart disease would lead to better outcomes.
Cardiology Update
JANUARY 24, 2024
The 2023 Almanac results derived from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) and spanning 1990 to 2022, were recently published in the Journal of American College of Cardiology. High systolic blood pressure stands out as a major risk factor, directly contributing to leading cardiovascular causes of death in LMICs.
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Other studies have also unearthed more intricate connections which suggests that physiological conditions, underpinned by biological and chemical factors, may also play a pivotal role in influencing cardiovascular disease (CVD). In 2021 alone, CVD accounted for over 900,000 deaths in the U.S. and approximately 19.91
Dr. Paddy Barrett
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
For over 50 years, rates of those who are overweight or obese have been rising rapidly. Despite the rise in obesity rates, the growing recognition of it as a global problem and the astronomical sums of money we spend on addressing it, the tide continues to rise. That is until now.
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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. This troubling trend has cemented the 100-year reign of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) as the #1 killer in America.
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DAIC
JUNE 18, 2024
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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DAIC
JANUARY 23, 2024
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 1,2 ASCVD causes or contributes to conditions that include coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (inclusive of aortic aneurysm).3
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JANUARY 3, 2024
In today’s society, the prevalence of obesity has become a significant concern. have obesity, and this rate has increased by more than 10 percentage points in the past two decades. Understanding the prevalence of obesity is crucial in comprehending why events like Healthy Weight Week are essential. of adults in the U.S.
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Journal of the American Heart Association
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Driven by common pathophysiologic underpinnings (eg, inflammation and neurohormonal dysregulation), cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, and frailty also share the following risk factors: hypertension, diabetes, obesity, sedentary behavior, and tobacco use.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 20, 2023
years; p < 0.001), had more cardiovascular risk factors, target organ damage and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in comparison with those without hypertension. These patients were older (65.8 ± 10.9 vs. 51.6 ± 14.7 Conclusions About half of patients attended in primary care settings have hypertension in Spain.
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American College of Cardiology
JANUARY 8, 2024
Obesity is a multifaceted disease that is directly and indirectly implicated in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD), heart failure (HF), atrial fibrillation (AF), and multiple CVD risk factors, including dyslipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), and sleep disorders.
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CardiacWire
MAY 8, 2024
Officially published by the AHA six months ago, CKM syndrome defines the connections and risks associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease. White) to assess their CKM stages, finding the following breakdown: Stage 0 (no risk factors) – 10.6%
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Open Heart
MAY 23, 2024
Pre-eclampsia and heart failure have common risk factors, including hypertension, obesity and diabetes. It is not known whether heart failure increases the risk of pre-eclampsia. This study examines whether pregestational heart failure increases the risk of pre-eclampsia.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
APRIL 23, 2024
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for over one-third of all deaths in Singapore. Furthermore, other major risk factors, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, elevated low-density lipoprotein levels, and obesity, are steadily rising. billion USD (11.5 billion SGD).
Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology
JULY 15, 2024
A growing body of research has identified circadian-rhythm disruption as a risk factor for metabolic health. These circadian mechanisms represent potential pathophysiological pathways linking circadian disruption to adverse metabolic health outcomes, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes.
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The New England Journal of Medicine
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions, affecting more than 70% of the U.S. 1 In addition to numerous health consequences, obesity contributes to cardiovascular disease indirectly through the development of risk factors and directly through various biologic mechanisms.2
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Cardiovascular Diabetology
JANUARY 23, 2025
Obesity, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), is associated with hypertension and vascular dysfunction. Perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT), a metabolically active tissue surrounding blood vess.
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 22, 2024
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most important cause of premature death and disability worldwide. The etiological risk factors of CVDs are widely known and include dyslipidemia, obesity, diabetes, and chronic cigarette consumption.
MIBHS
MARCH 15, 2025
How Alcohol Affects Heart Function Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk One of the most significant concerns related to alcohol consumption is its effect on blood pressure. Drinking too much alcohol can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease.
Heart BMJ
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Obesity is a major global health issue and a leading cause of premature death. The prevalence of obesity has been rising faster than most other known modifiable risk factors. In a Global Burden of Disease analysis, the prevalence of obesity was found to have doubled in more than 70 countries from 1980 to 2013.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical public health concern, with risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood sugar levels, elevated cholesterol, and obesity beginning in childhood.
Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Aims:Asian Americans experience disproportionate burdens of cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the trends in cardiovascular risks in adults from different Asian ethnic backgrounds remain understudied. p< 0.001) and alcohol use (AAPC: 2.3%,p<
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now known as metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is the most common liver disease worldwide, with a prevalence of 38%. In these patients, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of mortality rather than liver disease.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
DECEMBER 13, 2024
When it comes to cardiovascular disease, two of the biggest risk factors we must consider are: ApoB concentration - A measure of the number of circulating lipid particles. The greater the number of particles the artery wall is exposed to over time, the higher the risk of atherosclerosis and a heart attack 2.
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JULY 25, 2023
Can you please explain the concept of an obesity paradox? Salvatore Carbone, PhD: First, I’d like to point out that obesity is a major risk factor for cardiometabolic disease. 2, 3] This association is more pronounced for those with class I obesity, which is a body mass index (BMI) between 30-35 kg/m2.
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The British Journal of Cardiology
AUGUST 6, 2024
Obesity is a global pandemic and is a recognised risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Body surface area and body mass index were important anthropometric features that correlated with the above echocardiographic changes, and should be routinely evaluated to assess cardiovascular risk in patients.
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DAIC
APRIL 6, 2024
An analysis of nearly 8,000 STEMI patients over 20 years found the majority of STEMI occur in individuals without prior cardiovascular disease, and this prevalence is unchanged over time. said Michael Miedema, MD, MPH , director of the Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health at MHIF and senior author of the research.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 4, 2024
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. However, imbalances in these elements are linked to cardiovascular disturbances. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the association between circulating levels of Zn, Cu, and Zn/Cu ratio with CVD risk factors in the Qatari population.
Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JULY 25, 2024
Here’s what you can expect at the biggest conference in cardiorenal metabolic health, the 19th Annual Cardiometabolic Congress (CMHC), DECODING THE CONSTELLATION of Cardiometabolic Health and Risk Factors. The robust conference agenda begins with FDA updates and advancements in cardiorenal metabolic care.
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Journal of the American Heart Association
MARCH 26, 2025
kg/m2), normal weight (18.524 kg/m2), overweight (2428 kg/m2), and obese (>28 kg/m2). kg/m2), normal weight (18.524 kg/m2), overweight (2428 kg/m2), and obese (>28 kg/m2). The primary outcome was inhospital allcause mortality. The highest mortality rate was observed in the group who were SMuRFless and underweight (3.5%).
Dr. Paddy Barrett
APRIL 5, 2024
Primordial prevention is changing the environment around you so you do not develop the risk factors for heart disease and, by extension, do not get the disease early in life. New obesity medications such as GLP-1 agonists have shown significant reductions in weight in those with a prior heart attack. N Engl J Med.
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Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JUNE 7, 2024
Ballantyne, MD , emphasized that while fellows may consider prevention “boring,” it is crucial for avoiding resource-intensive late-stage cardiovascular disease (CVD). He highlighted that cardiovascular health is essential for cognitive health, noting the common occurrence of vascular dementia.
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes
OCTOBER 20, 2023
BACKGROUND:The relationship between marijuana use and cardiovascular health remains uncertain, with several observational studies suggesting a potential association with increased adverse atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) outcomes. P=0.84), obesity (35.8% Likewise, mean 10-year ASCVD risk scores (2.8%
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Dr. Paddy Barrett
AUGUST 30, 2024
As we get older, the risk of dementia increases for everyone, regardless of risk factor control. Poor Sleep Is A Major Risk Factor For Insulin Resistance. Insulin resistance is a significant driver of cardiovascular risk. Obesity is one of the biggest global health concerns we face today.
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Journal of the American Heart Association
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
BackgroundAsian people in the United States have different sociodemographic and health‐related characteristics that might affect cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk by ethnicity and birthplace. Providers should consider this heterogeneity in CVD risk factors and establish tailored CVD prevention plans for Asian subgroups.
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