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Medicine, General & Internal
Mohamed Farah Yusuf Mohamud, Faduma Nur Adan, Mohamed Osman Omar Jeele, Mohamed A. M. Ahmed
Summary: This study aimed to determine the significant cardiac events and risk factors in patients undergoing routine hemodialysis in Somalia. The results showed that heart failure was the most common cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, anemia, and diabetes were the highest significant modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease in these patients with end-stage renal disease.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shujing Wu, Yu Xu, Ruizhi Zheng, Jieli Lu, Mian Li, Li Chen, Yanan Huo, Min Xu, Tiange Wang, Zhiyun Zhao, Shuangyuan Wang, Hong Lin, Meng Dai, Di Zhang, Jingya Niu, Guijun Qin, Li Yan, Qin Wan, Lulu Chen, Lixin Shi, Ruying Hu, Xulei Tang, Qing Su, Xuefeng Yu, Yingfen Qin, Gang Chen, Zhengnan Gao, Guixia Wang, Feixia Shen, Zuojie Luo, Yuhong Chen, Yinfei Zhang, Chao Liu, Youmin Wang, Shengli Wu, Tao Yang, Qiang Li, Yiming Mu, Jiajun Zhao, Yufang Bi, Weiqing Wang, Guang Ning
Summary: This study examines the association between updated blood pressure categories and the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and finds that improving cardiovascular health can attenuate the risk of cardiovascular events in individuals with stage 1 hypertension, especially in adults under the age of 60.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Aliza Hussain, Salim S. Virani, Luke Zheng, Ty J. Gluckman, William B. Borden, Frederick A. Masoudi, Thomas M. Maddox
Summary: The clinical implications of the 2017 ACC/AHA guideline on hypertension diagnosis and management compared to previous recommendations are not known. Using data from the NCDR PINNACLE Registry, this study found that more people, especially younger individuals and those with lower cardiovascular risk, will be diagnosed with hypertension and require antihypertensive treatment based on the 2017 guideline. There is also significant practice-level variation in blood pressure control.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kaylee Slater, Rachael Taylor, Karen Mclaughlin, Craig Pennell, Clare Collins, Melinda Hutchesson
Summary: The current practice in primary health care for women with a history of HDP in Australia is unknown. A survey revealed that women with a history of HDP are more likely to receive blood pressure monitoring rather than CVD preventative care for lifestyle or female-specific risk factors. Both GPs and women expressed the need for increasing awareness of women's risk and improving communication between hospitals and primary care.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Philippa Harris, Ros Kirkland, Saimon Masanja, Peter Le Feuvre, Sarah Montgomery, Eimhin Ansbro, Michael Woodman, Matthew Harris
Summary: Prevention and care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in humanitarian contexts have been neglected. While NCDs are a significant cause of illness and death in refugee settings, their care is not well integrated into primary healthcare services in many cases. The increased risk of poor outcomes from COVID-19 for individuals with NCDs has highlighted the neglect of NCDs in these settings.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Junayd Hussain, Haris Imsirovic, Mark Canney, Edward G. Clark, Meghan J. Elliott, Pietro Ravani, Peter Tanuseputro, Ayub Akbari, Gregory L. Hundemer, Tim Ramsay, Navdeep Tangri, Greg A. Knoll, Manish M. Sood
Summary: This study found that subclinical reductions in kidney function in young adults are associated with an increased cardiovascular risk. The relative risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and MACE plus heart failure (MACE+) was higher in young adults with eGFR below age-expected values. Age-appropriate risk stratification, proactive monitoring, and timely intervention are warranted.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dominique Vervoort, Christopher Sabo Yilgwan, Annette Ansong, Jennifer N. Baumgartner, Geetha Bansal, Gene Bukhman, Jeffrey W. Cannon, Marcelo Cardarelli, Madeleine W. Cunningham, Kathleen Fenton, Melissa Green-Parker, Ganesan Karthikeyan, Mary Masterson, Salome Maswime, George A. Mensah, Ana Mocumbi, Jacques Kpodonu, Emmy Okello, B. Remenyi, Makeda Williams, Liesl J. Zuehlke, Craig Sable
Summary: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) continues to be a significant burden in low-income and middle-income countries, as well as certain populations within high-income countries. A workshop was held to discuss the current state of RHD and identify research priorities for its eradication. The report focuses on assessing the management of late complications of RHD and outlines priorities for the development and implementation of interventions in low-resource settings.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Justin B. Echouffo-Tcheugui, Alexander Turchin, Robert S. Rosenson, Gregg C. Fonarow, Abhinav Goyal, James A. de Lemos, Suzanne V. Arnold
Summary: The study found that patients with isolated cerebrovascular disease had lower rates of attainment of secondary cardiovascular prevention goals, indicating a need for more focus on secondary prevention in this patient population.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Thamudika Vithanage, Visaka Ratnamalala, Chandana Wickramaratne, Gaya Katulanda, Chithramali Hasanthika Rodrigo
Summary: This study found an increased prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease among patients with hemophilia, highlighting the need for preventive measures.
BMC CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Stephanie A. Hooker, Patrick J. O'Connor, Joann M. Sperl-Hillen, A. Lauren Crain, Kris Ohnsorg, Sheryl Kane, Rebecca Rossom
Summary: This study found that individuals with a diagnosis of depression and clinically significant depressive symptoms have a higher cardiovascular risk. In preventing cardiovascular diseases in individuals with depression, it is important to focus on treating depressive symptoms as well as specific uncontrolled cardiovascular risk factors.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Tammy M. Brady, Jeanne Charleston, Junichi Ishigami, Edgar R. Miller, Kunihiro Matsushita, Lawrence J. Appel
Summary: The study suggests that resting for less than 5 minutes may be a reasonable alternative and improve the efficiency of hypertension screening programs for most individuals. Shorter rest periods did not result in significant differences in blood pressure measurement accuracy compared to the standard 5-minute rest period.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joseph Capuno, Aleli Kraft, Owen O'Donnell
Summary: The study in the Philippines on exposure to cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention through public health clinics showed that while clinic visits had a positive impact on prevention indicators, they did not significantly affect health behavior or predicted CVD risk. This suggests that issuing protocols may not be enough to ensure exposure to CVD prevention through routine clinic visits.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anna Tylutka, Barbara Morawin, Artur Gramacki, Agnieszka Zembron-Lacny
Summary: Age-related immune deficiencies increase the risk of comorbidities and mortality. This study evaluated immunosenescence patterns and immune risk profile (IRP) in elderly individuals, finding that CD4/CD8 ratio and CMV infections are important markers of health status, particularly in hypertensive individuals.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Herve Tissot, Eva Pfarrwaller, Dagmar M. Haller
Summary: Interventions targeting smoking initiation appear to be more effective, but intervention components or intensity are not clearly associated with effectiveness. There is little evidence for specific interventions on cardiovascular risk behaviors in adolescents in primary care, mainly due to methodological limitations in studies.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Muhammad Hayat, Nafees Ahmad, Syed Liaquat Ali Khan, Syed Mohkumuddin, Wajeeha Siddique, Amjad Khan, Muhammad Atif
Summary: This study conducted in a provincial hospital in Pakistan found that 34.5% of drugs prescribed to chronic kidney disease patients required dose adjustment, but 56.1% of these drugs were not adjusted appropriately. Patient age, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular diseases were significantly associated with inappropriate high doses.
