Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease
Many Patients Overestimate the Benefits of PCI
Study of the informed consent process reveals 60 percent of patients mistakenly believe PCI is curative
T1DM May Up Progression of CAC During Menopausal Transition
Findings seen for progression of coronary artery calcium independent of other cardiovascular risk factors
Vigorous Activity Weekly May Improve Outcomes in Stable CAD
Vigorous activity once, twice weekly may lower cardiac risk in stable coronary artery disease
Women Less Likely to Receive Treatment for Myocardial Infarction
Sex-specific thresholds for hs-cTnI ID more additional cases of myocardial injury in women than men
Coronary Calcium Score May ID CV Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
More active inflammation, high ApoB/ApoA1 ratio, and homocysteine tied to coronary calcium risk
2011 to 2017 Saw Increase in Heart Disease Deaths in the U.S.
Despite decrease in age-adjusted mortality rate, more heart disease deaths seen with aging of population
PCI, CABG for Left Main CAD Have Similar Five-Year Outcomes
Findings reported for composite outcomes for 1,905 patients with left main coronary artery disease
Gradual ACS Symptom Onset Linked to Delay in Presentation for Acute Care
More than half of men with abrupt onset of symptoms, STEMI reported symptoms triggered by exertion
Combo Antithrombotic Therapy Increases Bleeding Risk
Greatest risk seen in first year of treatment, but benefits of combo therapy continue after one year
Women With Heart Attack Do Present With Typical Symptoms
Typical symptoms of myocardial infarction more common in women than men
