Adding remnant cholesterol to guideline prediction models should improve identification of those who would benefit most from statin treatment for primary prevention, a new study suggests.

Patients with untreated hyperparathyroidism are at increased risk for fractures, cardiovascular events, but the risks are reduced when treated with parathyroidectomy.

Evidence showing the SARS-CoV-2 virus directly infects coronary atherosclerotic plaques, causing a persistent inflammatory response, may lead to new approaches for managing patients after infection.

Oral semaglutide, already approved for type 2 diabetes, led to a reduction in CV events in patients with established atherosclerotic disease, CKD, or both.

A new study shows higher risk for further cardiovascular events and strokes in patients with a recent stroke of atherothrombotic origin and raised triglyceride levels, even accounting for statin use.

After years of controversy, both skeptics and proponents of the REDUCE-IT study findings agree that a new trial may be desirable, but unlikely to happen.

Two new analyses of the SELECT trial show that the GLP-1 receptor agonist improves cardiovascular health and reduces or normalizes glycemic levels irrespective of baseline A1c.

The first study to include artificial sweetener from all sources, not just drinks, may increase concerns about these agents. But not all are convinced.

Troponin I and NT-proBNP levels were linked to cardiovascular risk independently of the Framingham Risk Score.

Data illustrated increased odds of metabolic burden in adults newly diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis.

Guidelines could tailor cardiovascular risk scores by using a multiplier of 2.5 for systemic sclerosis, 2.0 for lupus, and 1.5 for any other rheumatic disease.

Causal artificial intelligence is showing how specific risk factors can be overcome to avoid cardiovascular events.

Regular, at least moderate exercise, 'even if concentrated within just a day or two each week,' is likely to cut long-term cardiovascular risk, say researchers.

Some research has suggested that moderate alcohol consumption can benefit the heart, but new findings suggest that the picture is even more complicated than previously thought.

Delta wave activity disruption during sleep may be a useful metric to identify those at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality, a new study suggested.

Large meta-analysis of individual participant data shows dose-dependent type 2 diabetes increase, but vascular benefit is greater.

Relative to controls, the increased long-term cardiovascular risk in children with Kawasaki disease is small for most patients.

Chronic involuntary exposure to contaminant metals in air, water, and soil is an important contributor to CVD and requires a multifaceted approach to reduce the risk, the AHA says.

Increased public health and research efforts to optimize prepregnancy cardiovascular health are needed, particularly in under-represented groups, a new AHA scientific statement concludes.

Making fresh foods available and affordable will promote public heath, editorialists say