Fatima Rodriguez

How Low Should LDL Go

The safety and effectiveness of lowering LDL cholesterol to very low levels are still disputed. To answer this question, investigators used data from

Southern Diet and Risk for Hypertension Among Black Men and Women

Racial disparities in mortality from cardiovascular disease are driven partly by disparities in hypertension. To explore clinical and social factors

In Anticoagulation After Mechanical Aortic-Valve Replacement, How Low Can You Go?

Mechanical aortic valves have the benefit of greater longevity but are associated with the burden and risk of lifelong anticoagulation. In an

Finding Ways for Older Patients to Lower Their Drug Costs

Insured patients often pay out of pocket for prescription drugs, although some patients opt to use generic-drug discount programs that typically sell

How Often Are Patients with Severe Dyslipidemia Diagnosed and Treated

Individuals with severe dyslipidemia (LDL cholesterol level, ≥190 mg/dL) might have familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and are at markedly increased

Women Who Have Infants with Heart Defects Are at Elevated Risk for Heart Disease

Heart defects are the most common congenital abnormality. To see whether they affect maternal long-term cardiovascular outcomes, investigators analyzed

Assisted Reproductive Technologies Might Raise Hypertension Risk

Despite the growing popularity of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), the long-term sequalae are relatively unknown. Early evidence suggests that

How Inevitable Is Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is highly prevalent in our aging society and is an independent predictor of morbidity and mortality. Investigators used data

Can Smartwatches Detect Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risks for stroke and other thromboembolic complications. By identifying asymptomatic AF,