Research includes a possible link between Zika & CV issues, CV effects of cannabis use, and neurocognitive impairment with PCSK9 variants.
Presentations at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Sessions included potential heart issues related to Zika infection, risk of stroke and heart failure with cannabis use, and neurocognitive impairment with PCSK9 variants.
ACC 2017: CV Risk Factors
Myocarditis, Heart Failure and Arrhythmias in Patients with Zika Abstract link.
Could infection with the Zika virus cause cardiovascular issues?
Larger, systematic studies are needed to understand Zika-related cardiac problems.
Cannabis Use Predicts Risks of Heart Failure and Cerebrovascular Accidents: Results from the National Inpatient Sample Abstract link.
What are the cardiovascular effects of cannabis use?
Cannabis use was independently associated with a 26% increase in stroke risk and 10% increase in heart failure.
PCSK9 Variants and Neurocognitive Impairment: Data from the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study Abstract link.
Are PCSK9 loss-of-function (LOF) variants related to neurocognitive impairment?
Researchers saw no association between PCSK9 LOF variants and neurocognitive impairment.
