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SZC lowers hyperkalemia risk in HF patients on spironolactone

24 Mar 2025 by

The use of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (SZC) among patients with heart failure (HF) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and hyperkalemia has significantly improved the proportion of those with normokalemia while on optimal spironolactone dose, a study has shown.

SZC lowers hyperkalemia risk in HF patients on spironolactone

24 Mar 2025

Acoramidis lowers mortality, CV hospitalization in ATTR-CM

24 Mar 2025

Treatment with acoramidis results in a decrease in the composite of all-cause mortality or first cardiovascular-related hospitalization (CVH) in patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), reports a study.

Acoramidis lowers mortality, CV hospitalization in ATTR-CM

24 Mar 2025

Pecans a heart-healthy snack choice

24 Mar 2025 by

A study presented at EPI|Lifestyle 2025 demonstrates the cardioprotective effect of pecan consumption.

Pecans a heart-healthy snack choice

24 Mar 2025

Smoking tied to subclinical markers of CV harm

23 Mar 2025

Cigarette smoking strongly contributes to the development of cardiovascular (CV) disease, with a recent study showing dose-response relationships of smoking-relevant parameters across three domains of subclinical markers of CV harm.

Smoking tied to subclinical markers of CV harm

23 Mar 2025

Lignan intake helps prevent CVD, cancer deaths in diabetic adults

21 Mar 2025

Increased consumption of lignans, specifically secoisolariciresinol (SECO), results in a significant reduction in overall cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer mortality among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), a study has shown.

Lignan intake helps prevent CVD, cancer deaths in diabetic adults

21 Mar 2025

Is it safe to stop taking digoxin in HFrEF patients on beta-blockers?

21 Mar 2025

Patients with heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who are taking beta-blockers may discontinue using digoxin without putting themselves at greater risk of adverse outcomes, suggest the results of the OPTIMIZE-HF study.

Is it safe to stop taking digoxin in HFrEF patients on beta-blockers?

21 Mar 2025

Short sleep, with or without insomnia, tied to elevated BP in adolescents

20 Mar 2025 by

Adolescents with a short sleep duration whether with or without insomnia may be at an increased risk of elevated blood pressure (BP) than those with a normal sleep duration, according to a study presented at the EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2025.

Short sleep, with or without insomnia, tied to elevated BP in adolescents

20 Mar 2025

Light movement in lieu of sedentary time improves cardiometabolic outcomes

19 Mar 2025 by

Data from the CARDIA study demonstrate that replacing sedentary time with light-intensity physical activity (LPA) is associated with improved cardiometabolic outcomes.

Light movement in lieu of sedentary time improves cardiometabolic outcomes

19 Mar 2025

Healthy lifestyle prevents dementia in people with CVD

18 Mar 2025 by

Individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD) may derive more benefits from adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviours, which have been shown to be significantly associated with a reduced risk of dementia in a recent study.

Healthy lifestyle prevents dementia in people with CVD

18 Mar 2025

HF care puts a dent on SG’s healthcare system

18 Mar 2025 by

A study evaluating the annual healthcare burden of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF; EF <40 percent) in Singapore shows that hospital-based HF care has a significant financial impact on Singapore’s healthcare system.

HF care puts a dent on SG’s healthcare system

18 Mar 2025

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SZC lowers hyperkalemia risk in HF patients on spironolactone

SZC lowers hyperkalemia risk in HF patients on spironolactone

Acoramidis lowers mortality, CV hospitalization in ATTR-CM

Acoramidis lowers mortality, CV hospitalization in ATTR-CM

Pecans a heart-healthy snack choice

Pecans a heart-healthy snack choice

Smoking tied to subclinical markers of CV harm

Smoking tied to subclinical markers of CV harm

Lignan intake helps prevent CVD, cancer deaths in diabetic adults

Lignan intake helps prevent CVD, cancer deaths in diabetic adults

Is it safe to stop taking digoxin in HFrEF patients on beta-blockers?

Is it safe to stop taking digoxin in HFrEF patients on beta-blockers?

Short sleep, with or without insomnia, tied to elevated BP in adolescents

Short sleep, with or without insomnia, tied to elevated BP in adolescents

Light movement in lieu of sedentary time improves cardiometabolic outcomes

Light movement in lieu of sedentary time improves cardiometabolic outcomes

Healthy lifestyle prevents dementia in people with CVD

Healthy lifestyle prevents dementia in people with CVD

HF care puts a dent on SG’s healthcare system

HF care puts a dent on SG’s healthcare system