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CAC-Based Statin Initiation Shows No Difference in Major Cardiovascular Events

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Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring and traditional risk factor assessment via pooled cohort equations yield similar rates of major cardiovascular events when used to guide statin initiation for primary prevention, according to clinical trial results presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading global cause of morbidity and mortality, driven … Read more

Atorvastatin Cuts Cardiovascular Events But Fails Disability Goal

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Atorvastatin reduced major cardiovascular events by 30 percent in older adults without known cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or dementia, according to findings presented at the ESC Congress 2026 and published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Led by researchers at Monash University, the STAREE trial evaluated 9,971 participants aged 70 and older over a median … Read more

SWITCH SWEDEHEART Trial: Prasugrel Matches Ticagrelor with Less Bleeding

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According to results presented at the ESC Congress and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, prasugrel reduced major cardiovascular events to the same extent as ticagrelor while lowering major bleeding risks after coronary stenting in patients with acute coronary syndromes. The registry-based SWITCH SWEDEHEART trial evaluated 17,095 consecutive adults undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention … Read more

Smoking and Cardiovascular Risks: What Smokers Miss

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A new international study reveals that global tobacco control campaigns have failed to bridge a critical knowledge gap over two decades, leaving millions of smokers unaware that tobacco causes heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular disease. According to research published in BMJ Open by teams at the University of Waterloo and the U.S. Centers for Disease … Read more

Premature Menopause Linked to Higher Hypertension Risk

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Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a meaningfully higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who go through menopause after age 45, according to a new study of more than 107,000 women published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society. Researchers found that hypertension risk peaks among women experiencing premature … Read more

US Blood Pressure Care Gap Revealed by New Study

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Nearly 23 million U.S. adults with blood pressure readings of 130/80 mm Hg or higher may qualify for blood-pressure-lowering medications under updated clinical recommendations, according to independent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The findings highlight a substantial treatment gap, as over 40% of patients who meet the updated criteria currently … Read more

Planetary Health Diet Lowers Cardiovascular Risk in Older Women

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A 20-year study of more than 65,000 postmenopausal women found that higher adherence to the Planetary Health Diet was associated with a lower risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure, according to findings from the Women’s Health Initiative. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Among Postmenopausal Women Researchers following 66,892 participants in the … Read more

Heart Risk Calculators Predict Cancer Risk, Study Finds

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Cardiovascular risk calculators currently used by doctors to predict heart attacks and strokes can also estimate a patient’s risk of developing certain cancers, according to a study published in the European Journal of Cancer. Researchers at University College London (UCL) found that tools like QRISK3—widely used in the UK—performed with comparable accuracy to specialized cancer … Read more

Spring Clock Change Linked to Higher Risk of Retinal Vascular Disease

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Northwestern Medicine researchers have identified a link between semiannual clock changes and the incidence of retinal vascular disease. According to a study published in Scientific Reports, the risk of developing these sight-threatening conditions increases by up to 30% in the month following the spring transition to daylight saving time, while the fall return to standard … Read more

New CVD Risk Tool Adjusts Assessment for Women and Black Adults

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New cardiovascular risk guidelines in the U.S. are shifting how doctors classify patient health, moving away from race-based formulas toward more personalized metrics. Research published in JAMA, led by Allison Peng, MD, of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, indicates that 22% of adults will change risk categories under the new PREVENT-atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease … Read more

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