Journal Wrap | Semaglutide Reduces Hospitalization, LOS: Wildfire Smoke and Stroke; More
The hottest research from various peer-reviewed journals – handpicked weekly by the ACC.
Is Exercise SBP Associated With Increased CV Risk?
A higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) during exercise, relative to an individual's fitness level, was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality, according to findings from the EXERTION published in EHJ.
Long-Term Wildfire Smoke Exposure Increases Stroke Risk
Chronic exposure to high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke increases the risk of stroke in U.S. adults, according to a national open cohort study published in EHJ.
Semaglutide Reduces Hospitalizations, Length of Stay; More GLP 1RA Findings
Semaglutide was associated with reduced hospital admissions and shorter hospital stays in patients with established cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity without diabetes, according to an exploratory analysis of SELECT published in JAMA Cardiology.
Clinical Topics: Cardiovascular Care Team, Prevention, Hypertension
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