Guidelines update: Aggressively target cardiovascular risk factors

Article Abstract:

The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have released updated guidelines calling for more aggressive and intense risk-reduction treatment of established risk factors in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. The update recommends lowering the target levels for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and expanding use of established therapies for hypertension, weight and diabetes management as well as yearly influenza vaccination.

Science & research, Research, Hypertension, Low density lipoproteins

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Vitamin D deficits may affect heart health

Article Abstract:

The deficiency of vitamin D that could pose a greater risk of cardiovascular disease among the other diseases is discussed.

United States, Health aspects, Vitamin D deficiency

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