Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease
Food Additive Emulsifier Intake Linked to Risk for CVD
Higher intake of celluloses (E460 to E468) positively associated with higher risks for CVD and coronary heart disease
Upfront Combo Lipid-Lowering Therapy Best for Acute Coronary Syndrome
Combination approach better than statin monotherapy for all-cause mortality at one, three, and five years in acute coronary syndromes
Availability of CVD Meds Varies by Low-Cost Generic Program
Variation in coverage seen by program, drug, and cardiovascular disease condition
Aspirin Underused in Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Estimates of use increased from 16.6 percent in low-income countries to 65.0 percent in high-income countries
Heterogeneity Found in Appropriate Use Criteria for Imaging of CAD
CMS-qualified AUC for coronary artery disease heterogeneous, sometimes conflict with respect to appropriateness
Coronary Heart Disease Mortality Dropped From 1990 to 2019
Half of all CHD deaths could have been prevented with elimination of smoking, alcohol, and obesity
Recommendations Developed for Chronic Coronary Disease
Team-based, patient-centered care emphasized, which considers social determinants of care and linked costs
P2Y₁₂ Inhibitor Monotherapy Better Than Aspirin in Coronary Artery Disease
Reduced risk seen for composite of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke
Adults With Coronary Artery Disease Not Meeting Cholesterol Targets
Three in four do not meet American guideline recommendations
CVD Risk Factors Predict Risk of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
Authors found 17-fold increased risk for four or more MSDs and say findings point to need to prioritize cardiovascular health improvement
