WBC, Neutrophil Counts Predict Stroke Risk in Older Asian Men
Higher total WBC, neutrophil counts independently predict stroke in older Japanese-American men
American College of Cardiology, March 14-16
The American College of Cardiology's 64th Annual Scientific Session & Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...
ACC: Catheter Ablation Tops Amiodarone for Persistent A-Fib
More patients with persistent AF and heart failure are recurrence-free with catheter ablation
ACC: Sustained Weight Loss Cuts A-Fib Burden
Weight loss of >10 percent linked to six-fold increase in odds of arrhythmia-free survival
ACC: CV Events Up for PCI With Everolimus-Eluting Stents
Second study shows similar risk of death for PCI with everolimus-eluting stents, CABG
Cardiac Screening Not Advised for Low-Risk Adults
Cardiac screening not linked to improved patient outcomes; is associated with potential harms
Review: No Blood Pressure Lowering Effect for Vitamin D
No reductions in systolic, diastolic BP in trial-level analysis, individual patient data analysis
More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA
White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
Diet Soda Intake Tied to Belly Fat in Older Adults
Findings show a dose-response relationship, even when adjusting for other factors
ACC: CTCA Alters Diagnosis, Management in Suspected Angina
CTCA alters diagnosis, testing, tx for patients with suspected angina due to coronary heart disease
