Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Intensive Glycemic Control May Ward Off Cardiovascular Events
But study showed it's not enough to prevent related deaths
Statin + Ezetimibe May Benefit After Acute Coronary Syndrome
Lowering of LDL cholesterol levels, improved cardiovascular outcomes for simvastatin + ezetimibe
Post-Op Myocardial Necrosis Common After Orthopedic Sx
Myocardial necrosis is independently associated with long-term mortality at three years
May 2015 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for May 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
eGFR, ACR Improve Cardiovascular Risk Prediction
Addition of eGFR, ACR ups discrimination of CV outcomes above traditional risk factors
Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Cuts Kidney Injury Risk
Findings among patients at high risk of acute kidney injury, undergoing cardiac surgery
Catheterization Increasing for Seniors With STEMI
Drop in proportion of older adults with STEMI not receiving cardiac catheterization, PCI
Smartphone Electrocardiograms Deemed Equivalent to Standard
Smartphone monitoring found to be as accurate as standard ECG in diverse populations
Even Moderate BMI Reduction Could Ease A-Fib Burden
Systematic review shows increases in incident, postoperative, and post-ablation atrial fibrillation
Moderate Alcohol Intake May Harm Elderly Hearts
Research seems to question current recommendations regarding alcohol consumption
