Psychosocial and health factors associated with functional difficulties among older U.S. Veterans with cardiovascular disease

Abstract: Objectives: Older U.S. military veterans with cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at elevated risk for functional decline. This study examined sociodemographic, health, and …

Physical activity to reduce cardiometabolic risk in Veterans and their families: Protocol for an interdisciplinary investigation with toolkit co-design

Abstract: Many veterans experience a decline in their physical activity following their separation from service. Contributory factors include changes in lifestyle, routines and …

Insomnia, sleep apnea, and incidence of hypertension and cardiovascular disease among men and women US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Comorbid insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (COMISA) is associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults. The associations of COMISA with …

12-month outcomes for home-based cardiac rehabilitation: Experience from the Veteran Affairs

Abstract: PURPOSE: To examine 12-month maintenance of physical and psychosocial benefits achieved during the veterans affairs (VA) home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) program. …

Knowing is half the battle: Veteran status and cardiovascular disease risk among women

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 …

The underestimated cardiovascular research participant: The U.S. Veteran

Abstract:Avenues for recruiting cardiovascular research participants are discussed, particularly pertianing to the use of the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System which is …

Comparison of the pooled cohort and the PREVENT cardiovascular disease risk equations in the Veterans Health Administration

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 …

Up in smoke: No association between cannabis smoking and cardiovascular events among older military Veterans with coronary artery disease

Abstract:Debates persist regarding the cardiovascular health effects of cannabis use. However, the prevalence of cannabis use among medically vulnerable populations, such as …

Serum magnesium, prescribed magnesium replacement and cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes: A national cohort study in U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: To investigate the relationship between serum magnesium levels, prescribed oral magnesium replacement, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in …

Cardiovascular disease in women Veterans: Examining the influence of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and health behaviors

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 …

Cardiovascular care in women Veterans: An updated profile

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 …

Antidepressant medication prescription and incident cardiovascular disease in women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Antidepressants are commonly prescribed, yet understanding of consequences for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is less well-developed. We examined …