Obesity and cardiovascular disease: An executive document on pathophysiological and clinical links promoted by the Italian Society of Cardiovascular Prevention (SIPREC)

Obesity and cardiovascular disease: An executive document on pathophysiological and clinical links promoted by the Italian Society of Cardiovascular Prevention (SIPREC)

Introduction In the last decades the prevalence of obesity [defined as body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 Kg/m2]…

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Comparative Risk of Incident Coronary Heart Disease Across Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Comparative Risk of Incident Coronary Heart Disease Across Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Introduction Individuals living with chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs) have an increased risk of coronary heart disease…

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Objectively measured adherence to physical activity among patients with coronary artery disease: Comparison of the 2010 and 2020 World Health Organization guidelines and daily steps

Objectively measured adherence to physical activity among patients with coronary artery disease: Comparison of the 2010 and 2020 World Health Organization guidelines and daily steps

Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death globally (1). Recent studies have found…

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Primary and secondary cardiovascular disease prevention interventions targeting lifestyle risk factors in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Primary and secondary cardiovascular disease prevention interventions targeting lifestyle risk factors in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction Worldwide, over seven million women die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) annually (1). Notwithstanding global declines…

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How excess niacin may promote cardiovascular disease

How excess niacin may promote cardiovascular disease

At a Glance A metabolite of niacin (vitamin B3) was associated with elevated risk of heart…

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Coronary risk factor profiles according to different age categories in premature coronary artery disease patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention

Coronary risk factor profiles according to different age categories in premature coronary artery disease patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention

Amini, M., Zayeri, F. & Salehi, M. Trend analysis of cardiovascular disease mortality, incidence, and mortality-to-incidence…

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