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Vitamins or Cocoa: Which Preserves Cognition? Unexpected results from a phase 3 trial exploring the effect of multivitamins and cognition have now been published. Findings from a phase 3 study show daily multivitamin use, but not cocoa, is linked to a significantly slower rate of age-related cognitive decline.



Premature menopause is associated with increased risk of heart problems Menopause before 40 years of age is associated with elevated risks of heart failure and atrial fibrillation, according to a study published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).



Social isolation, loneliness raise risk of death from heart attack or stroke by nearly a third Loneliness increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by almost a third, according to new research. Socially isolated individuals are about 30 percent more likely to suffer a stroke or heart attack — death from either. (San-Diego)


As Y Chromosomes Vanish With Age, Heart Risks May Grow
As Y Chromosomes Vanish With Age, Heart Risks May Grow It’s been known for more than half a century that many men lose their Y chromosomes as they age. But no one knew if it really mattered. The loss of Y could just be a sign of aging, like gray hair, with no clinical relevance. (Subscription required in order to read the article).



People With Diabetes Are More Vulnerable to Heart Disease. How to Reduce the Risk If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, know that you’ve got plenty of company. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports that in 2019, the most recent year for which data is available, 37.3 million adults in the U.S.—about 11.3% of the population—had the chronic condition, and that number continues to grow.


Increasing moderate activity could cut stroke risk by 40%, research suggests
Increasing moderate activity could cut stroke risk by 40%, research suggests New analysis adds further evidence to the link between a sedentary lifestyle and risk of disease and disability.



Why L.G.B.T.Q. Adults Are More Vulnerable to Heart Disease Experts say that a leading cause of death often goes overlooked.


Ventricular Changes Seem Worse in Persistent vs Paroxysmal AF
Ventricular Changes Seem Worse in Persistent vs Paroxysmal AF The study covered in this summary was published on ResearchSquare.org as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed.


No Thrombotic Risk From Higher Lp(a) Levels
No Thrombotic Risk From Higher Lp(a) Levels Contrary to indications from previous studies, there is no association between increased lipoprotein(a) concentrations and the risk for subsequent thrombotic events, suggests a new large-scale analysis. (Milan)


Noninvasive Approach to Revascularization Decisions Shows Promise
Noninvasive Approach to Revascularization Decisions Shows Promise When deciding on the optimal revascularization strategy for patients with multivessel coronary disease, a noninvasive approach using quantitative flow ratio (QFR) showed substantial agreement with the more invasive classical fractional flow reserve (FFR) approach in a new study.


Muslim fasting from a medical point of view
Muslim fasting from a medical point of view Dear colleagues!
We offer you an article by Professor Mekhman N. Mamedov about medical aspects of muslim fasting and practical advice for applicants.


Novel Therapeutic Approach Targeting CXCR3 to Treat Immunotherapy Myocarditis
Novel Therapeutic Approach Targeting CXCR3 to Treat Immunotherapy Myocarditis Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are successful in treating many cancers but may cause immune-related adverse events. ICI-mediated myocarditis has a high fatality rate with severe cardiovascular consequences. Targeted therapies for ICI myocarditis are currently limited. Bill is developing a new therapeutic approach targeting CXCR3 for the treatment of myocarditis with immunotherapy.


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AHA Scientific Sessions 2020 and the Resuscitation Science Symposium 2020!
AHA Scientific Sessions 2020 and the Resuscitation Science Symposium 2020! Welcome to AHA Scientific Sessions 2020 and the Resuscitation Science Symposium (RESS) 2020!


World Heart Day 2021
World Heart Day 2021 World Heart Day is a global health campaign. Its main task is to raise awareness about diseases of the cardiovascular system, the reasons for their occurrence and how to prevent them. For the first time, cardiologists at an international congress in 2012 announced the need to establish a holiday. Then, in the presence of world leaders, shocking numbers were announced. More than 18 million people die from cardiovascular diseases worldwide every year.


What's New in the AHA/ASA Secondary Stroke Prevention Guidelines?
What's New in the AHA/ASA Secondary Stroke Prevention Guidelines? Clinical Context Risk for recurrent stroke or TIA is high but can be lowered by appropriate secondary stroke prevention. As secondary stroke prevention strategies have improved in recent years, cohort studies have shown decreased rates of recurrent stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA).


ESC Congress 2021
ESC Congress 2021 ESC Congress is first and foremost a celebration of science. It's all about challenging and inspiring cardiovascular professionals to discover and deliver the best care possible to their patients. It’s widely regarded as THE annual cardiology event in the calendar.


Peripheral arterial disease - indications for intervention: from open surgery to endovascular and hybrid repair
Peripheral arterial disease - indications for intervention: from open surgery to endovascular and hybrid repair Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a marker of increased risk of СV mortality and limb loss. Staging of limb ischaemia severity, assessment of patient risk and knowledge of PAD anatomy are essential requirements to improve survival, reduce major cardiovascular events and to treat the ischaemic syndrome.


New Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Adult Overweight and Obesity
New Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Adult Overweight and Obesity Synopsis summarizes the key recommendations of the guideline regarding management of overweight and obesity, including referral to comprehensive lifestyle interventions that combine behavioral, dietary, and physical activity change, and additional tools of pharmacologic and procedural interventions.


HFA CONFERENCE NEWS June 29 - July 01, 2021, Virtual
HFA CONFERENCE NEWS June 29 - July 01, 2021, Virtual IV Iron Can Save Costs in HF With Iron Deficiency in Analysis; HF Med Undertreatment Due to Older Age Common, Flouts Evidence; Iron-Clad Benefits of CRT Seen in Reduced-EF Heart Failure; Assays May Guide SGLT2 Inhibitor Use in High CV-Risk Diabetes



"COVID-19 and cardiovascular diseases: main aspects" The report of Igor S. Yavelov MD, PhD, Professor of cardiology CV risk factors and CVD are present in many patients with COVID-19 and their presence is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular complications with new coronavirus infection.