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Hypertension Obesity Risk Factors 
HCPLive
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Glycemic control continues to be a major risk factor for diabetic retinopathy, while overweight, obesity, and hypertension are growing in prevalence.
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Objectives To determine the clinical profile, according to the history of hypertension, the risk of developing hypertension, current antihypertensive treatment and BP control rates in patients with hypertension from the IBERICAN cohort. These patients were older (65.8 ± 10.9 vs. 51.6 ± 14.7 vs. 51.6 ± 14.7
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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. as of 2020) have some form of CVD (comprising CHD, HF, stroke, and hypertension). Excluding hypertension (CHD, HF, and stroke only), just 9.9% Nearly half of all Americans over 20 (48.6%
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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Cardiometabolic Health Congress
JANUARY 15, 2025
Explore the growing burden of CVD, the rise of new risk factors, and barriers to prevention: The Rising Global Burden of Cardiovascular Disease CVD is now the leading cause of death worldwide, with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) experiencing the highest burden.
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% in 2020 to 61.0% Diabetes (16.3% Similar trends are projected in children.
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HCPLive
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
This analysis highlights the major risk factors resulting in limited use of oral JAKi for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa, including smoking, obesity, hypertension, and age.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Obesity is a widespread public health challenge in the Middle East, maintaining prevalence in 54.2% Overweight and obese women have a higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors than women with a standard BMI, according to an analysis of the ANCORS-YW STUDY presented at ACC Middle East 2024.
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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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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% in 45-64yrs), men (16.9%
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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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MIBHS
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Often referred to as the silent killer, hypertension can quietly damage your heart and other vital organs over time. Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure consistently reads 130/80 mm Hg or higher.
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.
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Background:The Hispanic community in the US experiences disproportionate burdens of stroke risk. Family types could impact health outcomes as a mechanism of social support, urging examination of their impact on stroke-related risk factors. Hypertension and obesity were defined using AHA and CDC guidelines.
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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 It is not surprising that an enormous increase in cardiovascular risk factors and diseases will produce a substantial economic burden."
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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
JULY 22, 2024
Our study focuses on addressing this gap by evaluating adherence to OMT, examining its influence on the risk of MACEs after STEMI, and assessing subsequent cardiovascular risk factor control in Mexico.MethodsWe conducted a prospective observational study of post-STEMI patients after hospital discharge.
Journal of the American Heart Association
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Mediation Mendelian randomization was employed to evaluate the mediating effects of AAArelated proteins on the associations between AAA and 3 risk factors: hypertension, smoking, and obesity.ResultsA total of 43 proteins were identified as having causal links to AAA.
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Dr. Paddy Barrett
AUGUST 9, 2024
This means that controlling these risk factors in our favour should significantly reduce the future risk of dementia. Not all of these factors are created equal, and when you address these risk factors is also relevant. I would like to focus on 5 of these factors. The answer here is maybe 10.
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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. Michos, MD, MHS, FACC, FAHA, FASE, FASPC ; famed hypertension expert Keith C.
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MIBHS
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, often attributed to a mix of lifestyle choices, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. This blog explores how genetics influence heart health and whether mitigating these inherited risks is possible. Can You Prevent Heart Disease if Its in Your Genes?
DAIC
APRIL 6, 2024
Additionally, the study found that the risk factor profiles of patients presenting with STEMI is largely unchanged over time and the use of preventive medications has remained low. said Michael Miedema, MD, MPH , director of the Nolan Family Center for Cardiovascular Health at MHIF and senior author of the research.
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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. Asian Indian adults exhibited uptrends in overweight/obesity (AAPC: 1.1%,p<
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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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Cardiovascular Diabetology
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Metabolic syndrome is characterized as the co-occurrence of interrelated cardiovascular risk factors, including insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Once week.
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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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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.
Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes
OCTOBER 20, 2023
This study examined the relationship between marijuana use, ASCVD risk factors, and cardiometabolic risk profiles.METHODS:US adults (18–59 years) without cardiovascular disease were identified from the National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (2005–2018) based on self-reported marijuana use. P=0.84), obesity (35.8%
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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
APRIL 23, 2024
Furthermore, other major risk factors, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, elevated low-density lipoprotein levels, and obesity, are steadily rising. Prevention programs must also be developed based on an understanding of risk trends. Singapore's CVD economic burden is estimated to be 8.1 billion USD (11.5
CardiacWire
OCTOBER 27, 2024
Heart Disease in 2050 – The AHA warned of massive heart disease increases by 2050, spanning CVD (+60%), diabetes (+100%), obesity (+70%), hypertension (+44%), heart failure (+66%), and stroke (+100%). Hypertension Problems: Another JAMA study highlighted the U.S.’s s massive hypertension diagnosis and treatment problems.
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Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
IntroductionPatients with cognitive impairment often have a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) or multiple cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs) such as hypertension, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Introduction:While ischemic stroke (IS) in the young (18-55) is thought to have different etiologies than in older patients, a rise in vascular risk factors (VRFs) among young adults may translate to an IS risk profile similar to the older population. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A96-A96, February 1, 2024.
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Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Background:Obesity has been associated with an increase in the risk of stroke and poor outcomes. Meanwhile, Metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) trends are understudied in association with stroke. Patients were categorized into a metabolically healthy obese MHO+ve cohort, BMI> 30, and MHO-ve cohort, BMI<30.
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Hypertension Journal
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Hypertension, Ahead of Print. Weight gain leading to an obese body mass index is a risk factor for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP).METHODS:The METHODS:The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between smoking status, body mass index, and gestational weight gain on the risk of HDP.
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MIBHS
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
While cardiovascular risk affects both genders, men often face unique challenges and factors that increase their susceptibility. Understanding these risk factors and taking proactive steps toward heart health is crucial for men of all ages. Lifestyle choices and genetic factors can influence heart health at any age.
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences
MARCH 13, 2023
The term cardiometabolic risk describes the chances that a person has of damaging the cardiovascular system when one or more risk factors appear together. These factors include obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance — also known as metabolic syndrome.
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ADN Center of Excellence
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Factors such as aging populations, rising rates of obesity, hypertension, and other cardiovascular conditions contribute to this increase. Here are a few key considerations: Early Detection and Diagnosis: Early diagnosis of AFib is critical in reducing the risk of stroke and other complications.
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Stroke Journal
DECEMBER 19, 2024
In high-income countries, inadequate control of cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia) among lower socioeconomic groups has been found to explain much of the inequality in stroke risk. Addressing stroke inequalities requires an interdisciplinary approach.
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DAIC
MAY 21, 2024
The study, “Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Factor Control with a Mobile Health Cardiovascular Risk Self-Management Program,” highlights the potential use of digital health technology in the comprehensive control of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death and disability in the United States.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
APRIL 28, 2024
This finding was confirmed in populations without exercise habits, under 60 years of age, with normal blood pressure, and in non-obese groups. For each SD increment, MAP had the strongest association with NAFLD compared to SBP and DBP.
ADN Center of Excellence
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Factors such as aging populations, rising rates of obesity, hypertension, and other cardiovascular conditions contribute to this increase. Here are a few key considerations: Early Detection and Diagnosis: Early diagnosis of AFib is critical in reducing the risk of stroke and other complications.
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AMS Cardiology
AUGUST 15, 2023
Understanding the risk factors, recognizing the signs and seeking guidance from a cardiologist can play a significant role in preventing and treating this disease. Identifying Those at Risk for Heart Disease Heart disease describes a range of disorders that affect the cardiovascular system and the heart.
MIBHS
JULY 31, 2024
While this response is adaptive in the short term, chronic stress keeps your blood pressure elevated for extended periods, increasing your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure) and its associated complications, such as heart disease and stroke.
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%. Results:Median age was 73 (25th–75th percentile 67–81) years, 53.2% were female, 25.6% were Black, 12.8% were Chinese, and 40.0% were White. were female, 25.6%
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