Two-Thirds of Acute AAA Occur in Those Aged 75 Years and Older
Overall, 96.4 percent of events in men aged younger than 75 years occur in ever smokers
EHR Data Refine Risk Prediction for Post-PCI Readmission
Characteristics from electronic health record can improve prediction of 30-day readmission after PCI
Heart Safety of Testosterone Unclear for Older Men
Most men prescribed testosterone have age-related hypogonadism, for which treatment is not approved
Role of SNP Variant in FTO Explored in Obesity
Study identifies mechanistic basis for the strongest genetic association with obesity
Risk Factors Can ID Patients More Likely to Be Readmitted
Friday discharge, existing chronic diseases, high number of ER visits are predictors
Metabolic Changes With Metformin May Lower LDL-C
Possible metabolic mechanism includes activation of AMPK, FADS suppression
Serious Childhood Infection Tied to Metabolic Disease Later in Life
Early childhood hospitalization for infection tied to increased BMI, metabolic syndrome in adulthood
Improved Outcomes With Early Mitral Regurgitation Surgery
Surgical correction based on high probability of repair linked to improved survival
Post-Exercise ABI Expands Clinical, Prognostic Information
Abnormal resting and post-exercise ABI linked to 2-fold increase in lower extremity revascularization
mHealth Technologies Show Potential for CVD Prevention
Despite lack of evidence, review suggests benefits in terms of engaging and monitoring patients
