Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Hip Flexor Strengthening May Help Ease Pain of PAD
Researchers report that patients might also be able to walk longer
High-Protein Diet Could Backfire in Heart Health
Weight gain, early death noted in study of older adults
ACC: AUC Implementation Cuts PCI Volume, Costs
Consistent decline in volume of percutaneous coronary intervention and associated costs
CDC: Triglyceride Levels Falling for Americans
But many people still at risk
PCI Beats Medical Tx in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
Reduced risk of mortality for PCI vs. medical therapy in patients with objective evidence of ischemia
Full Rx Coverage Ups Outcomes for Patients Discharged After MI
Full coverage associated with greater quality-adjusted survival, less resource use per patient
Spotlight on Off-Label Use of Suturing Device
Off-label use resulted in cases where lifesaving surgery was needed or patient died
Bit of Extra Weight Tied to Better Survival in T2DM
Findings are exploratory; additional research needed
Digoxin Tied to Higher Mortality Risk in A-Fib, Heart Failure
Findings from review of published studies on the subject
Multiple Repeat Procedures Seem Beneficial in A-Fib Recurrence
Pulmonary vein reconnection in 92 percent of patients at time of third or greater AF ablation
