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 E-Mail IMAGE: Multidisciplinary Model for Shared Decision-Making in Contraception and Pregnancy Counseling for Women With Cardiovascular Conditions view more  Credit: Journal of the American College of Cardiology Pregnancy can increase the risk of morbidity and mortality in women with cardiovascular disease; however, many cardiologists are not having pre-pregnancy contraception discussions with their patients of child-bearing age. There is a need to provide evidence-based guidance for contraceptive safety and effectiveness and pregnancy planning options for this high-risk patient g...

 E-Mail In the last 20 years, Black adults living in rural areas of the United States experienced high mortality rates due to diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke compared to white adults. According to a research letter published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, racial disparities improved minimally in rural areas over the last two decades, with larger improvements occurring in urban areas. "While modest gains have been made in reducing racial health inequities in urban areas, large gaps in death rates between Black and white adults persist in rural a...

Months after a COVID-19 infection, patients may experience ''long-haul'' symptoms like rapid heart rate, dizziness upon standing and lightheadedness consistent with a diagnosis of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), according to a clinical case report in

 E-Mail Women who experienced hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) but did not develop chronic hypertension have a greater risk of premature mortality, specifically cardiovascular disease (CVD)-related deaths, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology ( JACC). A separate JACC study examined the cardiovascular health risks associated with pregnancy in obese women with heart disease. HDPs, which occur in approximately 10% of all pregnancies worldwide, are among the most common health issues during pregnancy. There are four types of HDPs: chroni...

What Is a Mediterranean Recluse? Venomous Spiders Shut Down University of Michigan Library “A misunderstanding of the situation led the library to close for two days,” a university spokeswoman said. Feb 25, 2021 Students at the University of Michigan can use their school library again after the building temporarily closed due to venomous spiders. A pest management service at the school’s Ann Arbor campus spotted three Mediterranean recluse spiders in a basement storage area, according to the Associated Press. The library reopened on Tuesday after being closed on Sunday and Mo...