Congenital heart disease in England: a national cohort study from fetal diagnosis to end of infancyPopulation-based studies of congenital heart defects (CHDs) often include only children who have undergone cardiac surgery, leading to an underestimation of the number of cases that do not require intervention. In a new study, the authors analyzed the outcomes of all identified cases of structural CHDs in England from prenatal to one year of age.
Younger Age Offers No Protection From HFrEF DeathsPatients aged 40-85 years with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) died at higher rates over 5 years than matched peers from the general population across all age groups; however, the greatest relative impact was seen in younger adults (aged 40-49 years).
Atopic Dermatitis in Childhood Not Linked to Early Cardiovascular RiskIn a UK study of 9281 participants followed from childhood into early adulthood, atopic dermatitis, including more active and severe atopic dermatitis, was not consistently associated with cardiometabolic risk scores, traditional cardiovascular risk factors (blood pressure, lipid profiles), or measures of subclinical atherosclerosis.
Changes in Physical Activity Following Heart Failure in Humans and Animal Models: A Scoping ReviewAccording to a review, patients with heart failure (HF) experience decreased physical activity (PA) due to fatigue, shortness of breath, and psychological and environmental factors. This leads to a decline in physical function and prognosis, but the extent of the decline in PA specifically due to heart failure remains unclear.