Preoperative Cardiovascular Risk Does Not Alter Outcomes of Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitor Use Before Major Noncardiac Surgery: Insights from a Secondary Analysis of the STOP-or-NOT Trial
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Preoperative Cardiovascular Risk Does Not Alter Outcomes of Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitor Use Before Major Noncardiac Surgery: Insights from a Secondary Analysis of the STOP-or-NOT Trial

A secondary analysis of the STOP-or-NOT trial shows that preoperative cardiovascular risk stratification does not impact postoperative outcomes related to continuing or discontinuing renin-angiotensin system inhibitors before major noncardiac surgery.
Impact of E-cigarette Use on Cardiovascular Risk, Lung Function, and Clinical Outcomes in Smokers: Insights from a Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial
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Impact of E-cigarette Use on Cardiovascular Risk, Lung Function, and Clinical Outcomes in Smokers: Insights from a Randomised Placebo-Controlled Trial

This review synthesizes trial evidence showing that nicotine-containing e-cigarettes modestly improve lipid profiles but cause no significant changes in lung function or other cardiovascular markers compared to cigarette substitutes in smokers reducing cigarette use.
Recent Advances in Cinnamon and Its Extracts: Clinical Applications and Therapeutic Potentials Across Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Cognitive, and Infectious Diseases
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Recent Advances in Cinnamon and Its Extracts: Clinical Applications and Therapeutic Potentials Across Metabolic, Cardiovascular, Cognitive, and Infectious Diseases

A decade of research highlights cinnamon's benefits in glycemic control, lipid modulation, anti-inflammatory effects, cognitive enhancement, and antimicrobial activity, supporting its adjunctive clinical use and revealing promising therapeutic directions.
Global Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Mortality: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis
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Global Impact of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Cardiovascular Disease Burden and Mortality: A Comprehensive Evidence Synthesis

This review integrates data from over two million individuals globally, showing that absence of five key cardiovascular risk factors at age 50 confers a life expectancy advantage exceeding a decade, with midlife modification of hypertension and smoking yielding substantial gains in disease-free survival and overall longevity.
AI-Driven Quantitative CT Reveals Higher Relative Cardiovascular Risk from Coronary Plaque in Women: Insights from the CONFIRM2 Registry
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AI-Driven Quantitative CT Reveals Higher Relative Cardiovascular Risk from Coronary Plaque in Women: Insights from the CONFIRM2 Registry

AI-based quantitative CT analysis demonstrates that coronary plaque features, while more prevalent in men, confer a disproportionately higher relative risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in women, highlighting the need for sex-specific risk assessment and targeted interventions.