Welcome, listeners, now to August 19th and this issue of Circulation on the Run. And I'm one of your co-hosts, Dr. Greg Hundley, Director of the Pauley Heart Center at VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia ...

BACKGROUND: Observational evidence investigating associations between cannabis use and hypertension is inconsistent. METHODS: ...

Background: Stalking is one of the most common forms of interpersonal violence, with nearly 1 in 3 women experiencing it in their lifetime. Restraining orders are a legal remedy aimed at protecting ...

Keyhani S, Cohen BE, Vali M, Hoggatt KJ, Bravata DM, Austin PC, Lum E, Hasin D, Grunfeld C, Shlipak MG. Association of smoking cannabis with cardiovascular events among veterans with coronary artery ...

Rapid and accurate detection of stroke by paramedics or other emergency clinicians at the time of first contact is crucial for timely initiation of appropriate treatment and with the rise of ...

Background and Purpose—The association of total and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol with stroke risk is unclear, especially regarding hemorrhagic stroke. Methods—We prospectively ...

Since its original description in 2011, much has been described about atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR). In the original description of AFMR, mitral regurgitation (MR) significantly ...

Noncompaction of the left ventricle is characterized by thin, compacted subepicardial myocardium and a thicker, noncompacted subendocardial layer. 1 Because the intertrabecular cavity recesses in ...

Cardiac involvement is a well-known finding in primary myopathies and may lead to life-limiting heart failure and conduction abnormalities. 2 Replacement of myocardium by connective tissue and fat can ...

Kerber et al 1 report that the proportion of cerebrovascular events in patients presenting to the emergency department with dizziness, vertigo, or imbalance is very low (3.2%), and when these symptoms ...

Secondary stroke prevention relies on accurate diagnosis to identify the underlying cause, including detection of atrial fibrillation. Determining the most appropriate antithrombotic regimen and ...

Background: The American Heart Association, in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports on the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and ...