Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease
Women’s Acute Coronary Symptoms No Longer ‘Atypical’
Chest pain remains the most common presentation by both men and women
Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for CVD, Cerebrovascular Disease
MS associated with a 3.5-fold higher risk for mortality, 1.5-fold higher risk for cardiovascular mortality
Globally, Women Less Likely to Develop Heart Disease Than Men
Rates of primary prevention higher in women, but secondary prevention efforts higher in men
Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for CVD, Cerebrovascular Disease
MS associated with a 3.5-fold higher risk for mortality, 1.5-fold higher risk for cardiovascular mortality
Statin, Aspirin Uptake Low With Peripheral Artery Disease, Stroke
Authors call for increased awareness of need for treatment with secondary preventive medications
Teen Obesity, T2DM, HTN May Lead to Early Vascular Aging
Obesity, type 2 diabetes, elevated SBP accelerate progression of risk factors for vascular aging
Primary PCI Remains Standard of Care for STEMI During COVID-19
When possible, primary PCIshould be performed in a timely manner by an expert team equipped with PPE
Premature Mortality Rates Up for CAD in Women From Rural U.S.
And, rural social determinants of health increase risk for 90-day mortality after heart failure hospitalization
Genetic Testing Does Not Enhance Heart Disease Risk Prediction
Polygenic risk score associated with heart disease events, not a better predictor than standard risk factors
Initial Invasive Strategy No Better in Stable Coronary Disease
But invasive strategy may improve angina-related status in those with coronary disease, ischemia
