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Undetected dysglycemia is associated with both myocardial infarction and periodontitis

Undetected Dysglycemia Linked to MI, Periodontal Disease

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Severe periodontal disease most common in those with undetected diabetes and vice versa
Among ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients who could be treated in an intensive care unit (ICU) or a non-ICU unit

ICU Care for STEMI Associated With Improved Mortality Rates

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Findings seen in patients who could have been treated in either the ICU or non-ICU unit
Most patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction are treated in the intensive care unit

More Than 80 Percent of STEMI Patients Treated in ICU

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However, only 16.2 percent of patients develop complications requiring ICU care while hospitalized
For older nursing home residents

More Secondary Prevention Meds May Reduce Deaths After AMI

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Mortality lower with more meds for older nursing home residents after acute myocardial infarction
Seniors with acute myocardial infarction are less likely to undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or receive PCI in a timely manner

Seniors Less Likely to Receive or Have Timely PCI for Acute MI

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Patients >65 years of age have increased incidence of cardiac arrest, in-hospital mortality
In an American Heart Association scientific statement published online March 27 in Circulation

Best Practices Developed for Diagnosing, Managing MINOCA

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Algorithm aims to improve diagnosis, management of MI in absence of coronary artery disease
Short-term mortality and readmissions improved from 1995 to 2014 for patients with acute myocardial infarction

Outcomes for AMI Improved During 1995 to 2014

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Declines seen in AMI hospitalization, 30-day mortality, 30-day all-cause readmissions, one-year recurrent AMI
The 99th centile of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I concentration is substantially higher in a hospital population than the manufacturer's recommended upper limit of normal

Troponin Assay Confusion May Cause Misdiagnosis of Acute MI

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Overall, 5.4 percent of 20,000 patients had high-sensitivity troponin I concentration >40 ng/L
Patients with myocardial infarction at age 40 years or younger have similar long-term all-cause and cardiovascular death rates as patients aged older than 40 years

ACC: Long-Term Outcomes for MI Similar at ≤40, 40 to 50

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Patients aged 40 years or younger have increased rates of substance abuse compared with older patients
The incidence of acute myocardial infarctions has increased among younger women

Incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarctions Up Among Young Women

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Second study shows sedentary time linked to increased risk for cardiovascular disease for women