Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease
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
ACC: Many Seniors Hospitalized for Heart Failure Not Tested for CAD
Rates of testing for coronary artery disease higher for heart failure patients with LVEF ≤40 percent
Plant-Based Proteins Can Help Cut Risk for Coronary Heart Disease
Association strongest among premenopausal women, postmenopausal women without hormone use
Opting for Plant-Based Protein May Lower Mortality Risk
Replacing animal protein with plant protein tied to lower mortality, less cardiovascular disease
Olive Oil Consumption Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Risk
Substituting margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fat with olive oil may lower risk
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Seem Not to Protect Against Cancer
And, limited cardiovascular benefit found for long chain omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid
2003 to 2016 Saw Changes in Characteristics of PCI, CABG Patients
Risk-adjusted mortality decreased significantly after CABG but not after PCI across all clinical indications
