| Editor's Choice: Acute Coronary Syndromes | Researchers completed an updated analysis of the SPRINT study, sharing their results in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers completed an updated analysis of the SPRINT study, sharing their results in the New England Journal of Medicine. | | |
| Patients with chronic kidney disease face an especially high risk of developing new-onset heart failure after discharge. Patients with chronic kidney disease face an especially high risk of developing new-onset heart failure after discharge. | | |
| It's not necessarily that people should never eat meat—but eating it for breakfast instead of dinner, for example, can make a significant difference. It's not necessarily that people should never eat meat—but eating it for breakfast instead of dinner, for example, can make a significant difference. | | |
| Researchers examined data from nearly 1,200 PCI patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. Researchers examined data from nearly 1,200 PCI patients, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. | | |
| The study's authors looked at data from more than 2,000 patients who had their first MI at the age of 50 or younger. The study's authors looked at data from more than 2,000 patients who had their first MI at the age of 50 or younger. | | |
| Researchers tracked data from 1980 to 2014, exploring outcomes from every county in the nation. Researchers tracked data from 1980 to 2014, exploring outcomes from every county in the nation. | | |
| Exploring data from nearly 6,000 STEMI patients, the study's authors aimed to learn more about the impact of immediate vs. delayed PCI. Exploring data from nearly 6,000 STEMI patients, the study's authors aimed to learn more about the impact of immediate vs. delayed PCI. | | |
| The full analysis will be presented May 17 at ACC.21. The full analysis will be presented May 17 at ACC.21. | | |
| The USPSTF said there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against taking supplements to prevent CVD or cancer. The two exceptions are vitamin E and beta-carotene, which the group warned should not be taken for that purpose. The USPSTF said there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against taking supplements to prevent CVD or cancer. The two exceptions are vitamin E and beta-carotene, which the group warned should not be taken for that purpose. | | |
| The study’s authors tracked data from 2007 to 2016, focusing on seven low-value services that all received a “D” recommendation from the USPSTF. The study’s authors tracked data from 2007 to 2016, focusing on seven low-value services that all received a “D” recommendation from the USPSTF. | | |
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![Following a plant-based diet can significantly lower a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or dying from cardiovascular causes, according to new research published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health.[1] The study’s authors emphasized that a person can still occasionally eat meat, fish or dairy products and still see substantial benefits—the key is to keep such things to a minimum and embrace fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, teas and coffees.](https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/sites/default/files/styles/media_thumbnail/public/2019-06/fruit-2305192_960_720.jpg?itok=t1XncPcI)
