Estimating the risk of cardiovascular events in U.S. Veterans using the SMART risk score

Abstract: Background: Estimation of long-term risk for cardiovascular events using the SMART (Secondary Manifestations of Arterial Disease) risk score can be potentially valuable …

Prevalent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among Veterans by sexual orientation

Abstract: Background: Seven million lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults will be aged >50?years by 2030; assessing and addressing their risk for cardiovascular disease is …

Identifying Veterans with a higher risk of social needs using cluster analysis

Abstract: Importance: Many social need screening to advance population health and reduce health disparities, but barriers to screening remain. Improved knowledge of patient …

Incidences and trends of cardiovascular determinants and diagnoses in active duty service members

Abstract: Obesity, alcohol use and hypertension place military service members at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). The current study utilised the Defense …

Graded intensity aerobic exercise to improve cerebrovascular function and performance in older Veterans: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Growing health care challenges resulting from a rapidly expanding aging population necessitate examining effective rehabilitation techniques that mitigate …

Association of kidney function with sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor discontinuation among US Veterans

Abstract: Background: The effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on cardiovascular disease and CKD may be limited if discontinued in persons with CKD. We …

Measuring frailty using self-report or automated tools to identify risk of cardiovascular events and mortality: The Million Veteran Program

Abstract: Background: Frailty, a syndrome of physiologic vulnerability, increases cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Whether in person or automated frailty tools are ideal for …

The relationship between physical activity profiles and cardiovascular disease risk factors: Results of a cross-sectional survey of active duty U.S. service members

Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to identify subgroups of active duty U.S. service members (ADSMs) based on physical activity levels and their association with …

The frailty trajectory's additional edge over the frailty index: Retrospective cohort study of Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: Individuals with heart failure (HF) have a high burden of health care utilization, costs, and morbidity in the year following hospitalization for an acute HF …

Impact of HIV infection on liver and cardiovascular outcomes in Veterans with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Abstract: Introduction: Hepatic steatosis is highly prevalent in people living with HIV. It remains unclear whether HIV in patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic …

Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Cardiovascular Disease among Nonveteran and Veteran Women

Abstract: We examined the prospective associations of social isolation and loneliness with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) among aging nonveteran and veteran women, and …

Evaluating the incidence rates of all cardiovascular hospitalization in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in nationwide retrospective observational Veterans Health Administration cohort

Abstract: Background: COVID-19 infections have been shown to increase risk of major cardiovascular events. We aim to compare the incidence rate (IR) of all cardiovascular …