Abstract: Objectives: Older U.S. military veterans with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at elevated risk for functional decline. This study examined sociodemographic, health, and …
Abstract: Many veterans experience a decline in their physical activity following their separation from service. Contributory factors include changes in lifestyle, routines and …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (COMISA) is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults. The associations of COMISA with …
Abstract: PURPOSE: To examine 12-month maintenance of physical and psychosocial benefits achieved during the veterans affairs (VA) home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) program. …
Abstract:There are now 2.1 million women veterans living in the United States, and they are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than women who have never served in …
Abstract:Avenues for recruiting cardiovascular research participants are discussed, particularly pertianing to the use of the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System which is …
Abstract:Over 1 million individuals suffer a first myocardial infarction (MI) or stroke annually in the United States. Prediction of those at high risk of atherosclerotic …
Abstract:Debates persist regarding the cardiovascular health effects of cannabis use. However, the prevalence of cannabis use among medically vulnerable populations, such as …
Abstract: Objectives: To investigate the relationship between serum magnesium levels, prescribed oral magnesium replacement, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in …
Abstract:Background: Women veterans (WVs) have a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to civilian women, due to a unique risk profile. A high prevalence of …
Abstract: Purpose of Review: To provide an updated summary of the burden and care of cardiovascular disease in women veterans. Recent Findings: Women veterans can develop …
Abstract: Objective: Antidepressants are commonly prescribed, yet understanding of consequences for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is less well-developed. We examined …