Hypertensive adults commonly use medications that increase blood pressureIt may contribute to increased use of antihypertensives, according to a JAMA study using data from NHANES Fitbit app can detect undiagnosed atrial fibrillation: studyA study of more than 450,000 Fitbit wearers shows that an algorithm for the fitness tracker has a high positive predictive value for detecting atrial fibrillation. Unique aspects and manifestations of cardiovascular disease in women Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance adds new chapter to Atlas, focusing on unique aspects and manifestations of CVD in women. Fewer people filling prescriptions for hypertension meds compared to pre-pandemic: Shoppers Shoppers Drug Mart released data suggesting that fewer people are filling prescriptions for hypertension compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic. Coffee may not trigger atrial fibrillation episodes: study A randomized clinical trial looked at coffee’s acute effects on cardiac arrythmias and other physiological factors. New CCS dyslipidemia guidelines push for Lp(a) testing But use of Framingham Risk Score faces criticism. Salt substitute prevents cardiovascular events in ‘landmark’ study But some experts offer cautions about potassium levels. Higher rates of mortality in myocardial infarction patients with COVID-19 Study finds patients with out-of-hospital or in-hospital STEMI have significantly higher rates of in-hospital mortality in the presence of COVID-19 Hearts from opioid overdose donors safe for transplants Recipients have outcomes as good as those with hearts from other donors. So finds Universigty of British Columbia research presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Society annual meeting. Drop in blood pressure during surgery associated with increased risk of delirium Risk is increased with longer, more complex surgeries, according to a study published in Anaesthesia-Analgesia. First Previous 20 21 22 23 24 Next Last