Serious mental illness is associated with elevated risk of hospital readmission in Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Adults with serious mental illness (SMI) have high rates of cardiovascular disease, particularly heart failure, which contribute to premature mortality. The …

Disparities in video-based primary care use among Veterans with cardiovascular disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is prevalent among Veterans, and video care enhances access to CVD care. However, it is unknown which patients with CVD …

Statins, mortality, and major adverse cardiovascular events among US Veterans with chronic kidney disease

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There are limited data for the utility of statins for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and death in adults with chronic …

Red meat intake and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: A prospective cohort study in the Million Veteran Program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Red meat consumption was associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in prospective cohort studies and a profile of biomarkers favoring …

Metformin prescription for U.S. Veterans with prediabetes, 2010-2019

Abstract: Affecting an estimated 88 million Americans, prediabetes increases the risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and independently, cardiovascular disease, …

A telehealth-delivered intervention to extend the veteran HIV treatment cascade for cardiovascular disease prevention: V-EXTRA-CVD study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Veterans living with HIV have up to twice the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) compared to those without HIV.Objective: Our study seeks …

Association of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia with Gulf War illness among Gulf War veterans

Abstract: Background: Approximately 30% of the 700 000 Gulf War veterans report a chronic symptom-based illness of varying severity referred to as Gulf War illness (GWI). Toxic …

Bridging total force fitness and whole health in cardiovascular disease prevention

Abstract: Introduction The Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention project is a VA–DoD initiative, supported by the Joint Incentive Fund. The goal of the project is to create an …

Changes in patterns of use of advanced therapies following emerging data about adverse events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis from the Veterans Affairs health system

Abstract: Objective: To determine whether prescribing practices for Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi), tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), and non-TNFi biologic agents changed …

The medical burden of obesity and overweight in the US military: association of BMI with clinically diagnosed medical conditions in United States military service members

Abstract: Background: A high BMI is associated with various medical conditions, notably type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders. In the US military, …

Association of dietary fatty acids with the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in a prospective cohort of United States veterans

Abstract: Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) are the leading cause of worldwide adult mortality. Although broad classes of dietary fats have been shown to …

Predictive value of ASCVD risk score for mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events in the year following a COVID-19 infection among US Veterans

Abstract: Morbidity and mortality following COVID-19 infection may be influenced by baseline atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, yet limited data are available to …