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Polypill Not Linked to Reduced Cognitive Decline in Seniors
But polypill with or without aspirin is associated with reduced functional decline for those aged 65 years or older with cardiovascular risk factors
Booster Cuts COVID-19-Related Mortality in Adults With Chronic Conditions
For adults with two or more chronic conditions, booster dose of BNT162b2 or CoronaVac linked to reduction in mortality
Wait Time Disparities Increased for VA Care During the Pandemic
Wait time disparities most significant for orthopedic services for both Black and Hispanic veterans
Persistent Gaps Exist in Continuity of Medication Use for Adults With Diabetes
Mean of 19.5, 17.1, and 43.3 percent of participants did not maintain continuity of use of glucose, BP, lipid medications
Rural Residence Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Failure for Women, Black Men
Findings persist after adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors and socioeconomic status
Outcomes Superior With CABG Versus Multivessel PCI
CABG linked to lower hospital mortality, fewer hospital admissions at three years, less repeat PCI, improved three-year survival
Geographic-Level Disparities Reported in Meeting Physical Activity Guidelines
Prevalence of meeting aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and combined guidelines highest in West region, lowest in nonmetropolitan counties
AHA Presents Up-To-Date Statistics for Cardiovascular Disease
19.05 million deaths estimated for CVD globally in 2020, representing an increase of 18.71 percent from 2010
Premature Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Lower Cognition
Association also seen for premature CVD with greater white matter hyperintensity, higher white matter mean diffusivity
Extracorporeal CPR Does Not Offer More Favorable Neurologic Outcome
No benefit seen versus conventional CPR for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who received bystander CPR