Circulation
Articles in this Issue
Abstract TU158: Improving Hypertension Through Self-monitoring and Target Blood Pressure
Nicole Cabrera-Heiring 10/9/2025 Background: Hypertension is a prevalent chronic condition associated with increased risk for cardiovascular...
Abstract WE410: Association Between Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Estimated Maximal Oxygen Uptake in Adults Living at High Altitude in Bogotá, Colombia
Background: Leukocyte count has been linked to cardiometabolic risk and reduced cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF). The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), derived from complete blo...
Abstract MPWE47: Effects of the DASH for Diabetes diet on fecal and plasma metabolites in people with type 2 diabetes
Backgrounds: The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension for Diabetes (DASH4D) diet, a DASH-style diet adapted for people with diabetes, improved glycemia in people with type 2 dia...
Abstract TU229: Delay Discounting in First-Year Medical Students: Associations with Cardiovascular and Psychoemotional Profiles
Introduction: Delay discounting, a behavioral index of choice impulsivity, is associated with unhealthy behaviors, cardiovascular risk, and adverse psychoemotional outcomes. Stress...
Abstract TU133: Childhood and Adolescent Internalizing and Externalizing Symptom Trajectories and Cardiovascular Health in Young Adulthood: The Future of Families–Cardiovascular Health Among Young Adults study
Background: Internalizing and externalizing problems are the most prevalent childhood onset mental health syndromes. These reflect early behavioral patterns underlying lifestyles t...
Abstract TU175: The Global Diet Quality Score Is Associated with Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Background: Most diet quality indices (DQIs) lack universal applicability and rely on detailed, often inaccessible nutrient composition data. In contrast, the Global Diet Quality S...
Abstract TU106: Lipid metabolites associated with cognitive function among general Japanese men: SESSA-MWAS
Introduction: The biomarkers and the mechanisms underlying the cognitive decline in ageing are not fully clarified although they might be effective for dementia prevention. We comp...
Abstract WE516: Ultra-processed food consumption and risk of obesity: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study
Background: Small, short-term feeding trials show that ultra-processed food consumption promotes moderate weight gain. However, the long-term consequences of ultra-processed food c...
Abstract WE402: Combining Data Sources to Determine Causes of Out-of-Hospital Sudden Unexpected Deaths
Objective: To describe disease-specific, ill-defined, and discordant causes of death among screened and adjudicated working-age, sudden death victims in Wake County, NC, from 2013–...
Abstract TH980: Proteomic Architecture of Early Menopause and Association with Cardiometabolic and Mortality Risk
Background: Early menopause is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease among women. However, the mechanisms underlying this association are not well-understood....
Abstract MPTH62: Midlife Resistance Exercise Behaviors and Incident Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
Introduction: Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is now the predominant HF subtype, largely driven by the syndemic of physical inactivity and overweight/ob...
Abstract WE486: Cost-Effective Analysis of a Louisiana Community Program Addressing Food Insecurity
The Geaux Get Healthy Clinical Program (GGH) is a program addressing food insecurity through nutritional education and access to resources. Prior studies have shown that GGH is effective in improving...
Abstract TU164: Educational Attainment and Systolic Blood Pressure Trajectories Among Midlife Women in the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation
Introduction: Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Compared to men, women often experience a larger rise in systolic blood pressure (SBP) throughout li...
Abstract TU272: When "Enough" Sleep Isn't Enough: Low Concordance and Hidden Sleep Deficits among Parents and Children
Introduction: Parental sleep quality (total duration and latency - the duration it takes to fall asleep) can affect parental health and their child’s sleep behaviors. However, most...
Abstract TU223: Factors Associated with Mother’s Sleep Duration and Quality at 6-8 Weeks, and 4, 6 and 12 Months Postpartum
During the first year postpartum, women experience suboptimal sleep duration and poor sleep quality. Most previous studies examining factors influencing sleep did not consider the dynamic nature in th...
Abstract WE575: Trends and Disparities in Influenza Vaccination Among Adults with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in the United States, 2005-2024
Background: Individuals with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) have an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity, mortality, and hospitalization from influenza infect...
Abstract WE488: A Comparison of English and Spanish AI Chatbot Responses to Online Cardiovascular Questions: Differences in Response Length, Readability, and Guidance
Introduction: Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT (OpenAI) and Gemini (Google) have become a dominant source of information. These tools contain nuanced and personalized i...
Abstract TU206: Multimorbidity and Obesity-related Associations with Variations in 24-hour Movement Cycles in Adults: The Dallas Heart and Minds 24-Hour Rest-Activity Cycle Study (DHS 24-REACT)
Introduction: Multimorbidity (MM) increases healthcare costs and worsens quality of life. Obesity can further complicate care. The 24-h movement cycle (e.g., physical activity [PA]...
Abstract TU105: Depression and Physical Rehabilitation in Older Patients with Heart Failure: An Analysis from the REHAB-HF study
Background: In the multicenter, randomized REHAB-HF (Rehabilitation Therapy in Older Acute Heart Failure Patients) trial, older hospitalized patients with decompensated heart failu...
Abstract TU142: Global Burden and Trends in Heart Failure due to Pneumoconiosis From 1990 to 2023: A Comprehensive Benchmarking Analysis
Background: Pneumoconiosis, a chronic occupational lung disease resulting from prolonged dust exposure, has emerged as a systemic condition with significant cardiovascular conseque...
Abstract TU194: An allostatic load domain-specific metabolic profile in young adults - The African-PREDICT study
Introduction: Allostatic load scores (ALS) quantify cumulative physiological burden of sustained stress across neuro-endocrine, metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory domains....
Abstract TH856: Program Engagement and Frequency of Hospital Readmission among Participants of Postpartum Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring: Differences by Preferred Language
Introduction: Limited multi-language access in healthcare is a public health concern as language barriers can contribute to lower quality care, miscommunication, and adverse health...
Abstract WE510: Ultra-Processed Food Intake and Cardiometabolic Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in a Multi-Ethnic Asian Population in Singapore
Background: Ultra-processed food (UPF) intake has been linked to adverse cardiometabolic outcomes, but there is limited evidence from Asia, a region with a unique food environment...
Abstract TU199: Association Between Physical Activity and All-Cause Mortality Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Elevated C-Reactive Protein: NHANES 1999–2006
Background: Evidence suggests participation in aerobic and muscular strengthening physical activity (PA) is associated with a decrease in risk for all-cause mortality. Elevated C-r...
Abstract TH811: Electronic Patient Portal Recruits for Cardiovascular Trials are Demographically Distinct with Improved Rates of Eligibility and Screening Attendance
Introduction: Participant recruitment challenges are a leading cause of delays and early termination in clinical trials, resulting in substantial financial costs and risk of underp...