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Routine coffee drinking may have BP-lowering effect

Regular coffee consumption appears to be associated with decreases in blood pressure (BP) levels, as according to a Mendelian randomization analysis.

Reduced calf, mid-upper arm circumferences flag poor outcomes in CVD

In patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), reductions in calf and mid-upper arm circumferences are predictive of poor outcomes, according to new research.

Risk of cardiac events up after RSV infection

Adults who contract respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection appear to be at increased risk of cardiovascular events, according to a study.

Profile snapshot: Dr Rody G. Sy Dr Rody Gan Sy is a highly accomplished academician and cardiologist recognized for his

Dr Rody Gan Sy is a highly accomplished academician and cardiologist recognized for his pioneering research in cardiovascular (CV) health and genetics in the Philippines. He is widely respected by colleagues and patients alike for his dedication to medical education and patient care.

Oral PCSK9 inhibitor lowers LDL-C by up to 60 percent

The oral PCSK9 inhibitor enlicitide lowers LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels and other atherogenic lipids in high-risk patients with hypercholesterolaemia, as shown in the CORALreef Lipids study presented at AHA 2025.

HFrEF outcomes due to Chagas disease no better with sacubitril/valsartan vs enalapril

In the treatment of patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) secondary to Chagas disease, the use of sacubitril/valsartan does not appear to lead to improvements in clinical outcomes compared with enalapril, according to a study.

Sedentary behaviour tied to arterial stiffness in older adults

A sedentary behaviour appears to contribute to increased arterial stiffness among older adults, suggests a recent study.

Arterial stiffness linked to small-, large-fiber neuropathy

A recent study has shown the association of greater arterial stiffening with both ocular (small) and peripheral (large) fiber neuropathies.

Systemic vascular resistance higher in people with family history of hypertension

Individuals with a family history of hypertension show increased central and peripheral blood pressure (BP) potentially due to higher systemic vascular resistance (SVR), according to a study. On the other hand, large artery stiffness is not elevated.

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