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Continuous exercise training before and after myocardial infarction is associated with improved adverse left ventricular remodeling in mice

Continuous Exercise Training After MI Beneficial in Mice

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Continuous exercise training before and after MI linked to improved adverse LV remodeling
At lower values of measured low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)

Calculated LDL-C Varies at Lower Values of Measured LDL-C

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For calculated LDL-C of 30 mg/dL, 95 percent confidence interval was 24 to 60 mg/dL
In-person staff meetings

In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams

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Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
Approximately one-third of the public believes alcohol is heart-healthy

One-Third of People Believe Alcohol Is Heart-Healthy

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Those perceiving alcohol as heart-healthy drink substantially more alcohol
About half of the nation's hospitals are being penalized by Medicare for having patients return within a month of discharge

Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions

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Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
Stroke victims still aren't getting treated soon enough

More Progress Needed to Get Stroke Patients Rapid Care

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Researchers find transport time to specialized center sometimes longer than two hours
Although weight-loss surgery may produce initial dramatic weight loss and improve type 2 diabetes

Bariatric Surgery Benefits May Fade With Time

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Little is known about the long-term effects of bariatric procedures
Cardiac rehabilitation programs are considered a key part of recovering from acute myocardial infarction -- but only a small minority of patients ever attend one

Cardiac Rehab Participation Too Low Among Acute MI Survivors

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Findings imply that referral isn't enough
About one-quarter of older patients with acute myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention are discharged on triple therapy (warfarin

One in Four With MI and A-Fib Discharged on Triple Therapy

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Findings among older patients with acute MI and atrial fibrillation undergoing PCI
Seven-day caloric and saturated fat restriction was found to increase myocardial dietary fatty acid partitioning in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance

No Quick Fix in Cardiac Fat Metabolism From Calorie Cuts

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Restriction of calories, saturated fat did not correct myocardial DFA metabolism in IGT individuals