Higher lipoprotein(a) levels are associated with an increased progression of coronary plaque burden. Long-term and short-term risk should be assessed when considering when to start hypertension medication. Monitoring heart rate and physical activity using a wearable device has clinical value. Older women who undergo complex heart surgery are more likely than men to receive care at low-quality hospitals. Researchers developed an at-home questionnaire test that quickly identifies people at high risk of heart attack. A study found an independent relationship between hypertension and osteoporosis. Both rare and common genetic variation is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. Addressing the CVD gaps between women and men could lead to an increase of $28 billion annually to the US economy. Women with perinatal depression are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. The use of tirzepatide in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity improves both OSA severity and metabolic issues. Fenofibrate significantly reduces the progression of diabetic retinopathy. The American Heart Association issued important warnings about the cardiovascular dangers of extremely high temperatures. The number of individuals suffering from chronic hypertension during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021. The CardioNerds and Dr. Alexander discuss the findings of the ATTRibute-CM clinical trial. The CardioNerds and Dr. Alexander analyze biomarkers in ATTR-CM. The CardioNerds and Dr. Kevin M. Alexander discuss the nuances of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy. Women who are overweight or obese between the ages of 14 and 31 are more likely to suffer ischemic stroke before age 55. Treatment-related early increase in serum transthyretin levels are associated with reduced CV-related hospitalizations. A study uncovered surprising findings regarding the presence and nature of transthyretin in stenotic aortic valves. A study investigated the prevalence and implications of ATTR-CA across different heart failure phenotypes.