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Obesity in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: Insights from the REDUCE LAP?HF II trial

European Journal of Heart Failure

Increasing severity of obesity is associated with multiple characteristics that may contribute to the development or worsening of heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Echocardiography demonstrated increased CO with obesity, but not estimated right atrial (RA) pressure or E/eā€². Overall, 60.9%

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3 Powerful Strategies: Combatting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Black AmericansĀ 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

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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From NASH to MASH: New Terms for Liver Diseases Unveiled at the 2023 Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

A session at the 18 th Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC), explored the intersection of cardiometabolic conditions such as obesity and insulin resistance with liver disease, beginning with some important new updates on the preferred terms for these diseases. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

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Abstract WP232: The Association Between Migraine and Postpartum Adverse Vascular Events

Stroke Journal

years), 43,840 (2.79%) had a documented history of migraine. Adjusted odds ratios (aOR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) are reported.Results:Among 1,568,646 eligible participants (mean age [SD]: 29 [5.7] Women with a history of migraine (vs.

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Early repol or anterior OMI?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Written by Destiny Folk, MD, Adam Engberg, MD, and Vitaliy Belyshev MD A man in his early 60s with a past medical history of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hyperlipidemia presented to the emergency department for evaluation of chest pain. Chest Pain ā€“ Benign Early Repol or OMI?

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7 Heart Disease Risk Factors That Go Unseen

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Even in those with documented coronary artery disease, less than half were on statin therapy, which has been repeatedly proven to decrease risk in this high-risk group 1. Insulin Resistance Everyone exists along a continuum of insulin sensitive to highly insulin resistant, the later stages being characterised by type 2 diabetes.

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Does Erectile Dysfunction Improve After Bypass Surgery?

MIBHS

The connection between heart health, vascular risk factors, and sexual function is well-documented, with poor cardiovascular health often leading to or exacerbating erectile issues. Lifestyle Habits: Obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and lack of exercise can all negatively impact sexual function.