Early onset of menopause is an important risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), according to an analysis of women enrolled in numerous population-based studies. “To me, what ...

There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

It’s not yet known whether a fibroid diagnosis could enhance risk stratification or how best to prevent ASCVD in these ...

—A study funded by the NHLBI provides a host of unique gender-specific findings about nutrition and the association with the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Here are some of the ...

Current medical screening techniques could be failing to catch nearly half of those who experience a heart attack, according ...

The presence of breast arterial calcification may serve as a biomarker for an increased risk of cardiovascular disease among postmenopausal women. New research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular ...

Smoking adversely affects cardiovascular risk factors, affects inflammation, and is linked with atherosclerosis, but whether the smoking-atherosclerosis relationship is mediated through traditional ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The pooled cohort equations for atherosclerotic CVD prediction can be used as a risk-estimation tool for adults ...

Three cardiovascular experts discuss the future of lipid management for patients with high-risk ASCVD. Ian Riddock, MD: As far as the future goes for lipid management in populations and risk reduction ...

Investigators sought to evaluate changes in the estimated CV risk of men with prostate cancer after 6 months of hormone therapy using clinical tools established for the general population.

A recent review concluded The PREVENT equations provide updated risk models for assessing cardiovascular disease risk.

NFL linebacker-turned-actor Carl Weathers — most famous for his appearances in “Rocky,” “Predator” and “The Mandalorian” — died Feb. 2 at age 76. According to the death certificate, Weathers’ cause of ...