Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease

Risk score derived from cardiovascular reactivity predictive of adverse outcomes beyond traditional cardiovascular risk factors in CAD

Implementation of ePRO monitoring system improves patient-physician communication in cardiovascular care

However, cirrhosis may not increase the risk for coronary artery disease

Benefit seen for overall cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease, but not for stroke

Extensive coronary artery calcium associated with composite primary outcome, all-cause death, cardiovascular events

Independent risk factors for CAC include older age, lower hemoglobin levels, hypertension, diabetes

Approximately twofold increase seen from preexposure values with core temperature increase of 1.5 degrees Celsius

IRT model demonstrates outstanding performance compared with recommended pretest probability models

CT fractional flow reserve analysis safely cuts rates of invasive procedures without compromising safety

Authors say sharp increase in cardiovascular risk warrants more regular screening