Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Caffeinated Coffee Does Not Increase Daily Premature Atrial Contractions
Caffeinated coffee intake linked to more daily premature ventricular contractions, more daily steps, less nightly sleep
Statin Use Low for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic CVD
Statin use lower in Black and Hispanic versus White adults, including in the highest risk stratum
Living Near Fracking Tied to Increase in Hospitalizations in Seniors
Older adults who lived near fracking sites had excess hospitalizations for cardiovascular diseases
Certain Reproductive Factors Play Causal Role in CVD for Women
Earlier genetically predicted age at first birth increases risk for coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke
High Air Pollution Days Tied to Excess Hospitalizations
Findings seen for ozone pollution and a range of cardiovascular events
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower CVD, Mortality in Women
Reduced risk for CVD incidence, total mortality, coronary heart disease seen for women with higher adherence
ACC: Coordinated Intervention Increases Rx for Evidence-Based T2DM Therapies
Multifaceted intervention of assessment, education, and feedback increases likelihood of triple prescription fourfold over usual care
Trends in STEMI Explored for Women Aged 18 to 55 Years
Decline in STEMI hospitalization rates driven by decrease among women aged 45 to 55 years; increases seen for those aged 18 to 34, 35 to 44 years
Long-Term PM₂.₅ Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Increased risk for incident AMI, IHD mortality seen with exposure to PM2.5 at moderate versus low concentrations
