Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack
High Lipoprotein(a) Predicts Cardiac Events in DM With PCI
High Lp(a) independent predictor of cardiac death, acute coronary syndrome in multivariate analysis
Acute, Noncardiac Mortality Risk Up for CA Patients With STEMI
But no increased acute or long-term cardiac mortality risk with guideline-recommended cardiac care
Many Nursing Home Residents Not Taking β-Blockers After AMI
Use of beta-blockers was less in older residents, those with higher functional impairment
Rehospitalization After AMI Linked to Worse Health Status
Worse status for rehospitalizations for unstable angina, unplanned revascularization within first year
Cardiac Rehabilitation Does Not Up Health Status After AMI
However, participation did confer a significant survival benefit
Exertion, Emotional Upset Can Trigger Myocardial Infarction
On average, AMI over two times more likely in the hour after a bout of intense emotions or activity
Hospital Choice Key in Post-Myocardial Infarction Survival
Patients treated at hospitals with better track records gained additional year of life
Hypothermia No Help When Cardiac Arrest Occurs in Hospital
Researchers found this standard treatment may do more harm than good
Off-Hours Presentation Not Detrimental in STEMI
Time of PCI did not affect STEMI efficacy or safety outcomes in large international trial
Sexual Health Often Suffers in Younger Patients Post-MI
Many younger adults experience sexual difficulties after acute myocardial infarction
