Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Anemia Linked to Adverse Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation
Increased risk of thromboembolic events, bleeding complications, mortality during anticoagulant tx
Aerobic Fitness Can Predict Post-Op Complications in AAA Repair
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing variables can predict different postoperative complications
STS Releases Outcomes for Congenital Heart Sx Database
Society of Thoracic Surgeons has made data available for pediatric, congenital heart surgery
Age-Specific Causal Link for Adiposity, CV Risk Factors
Causal effect of adiposity on BP, fasting levels of insulin, CRP, IL-6, HDL in <55-year stratum
Severe Obesity in Youth Even Riskier Than Thought
Half of those studied had elevated BP or dyslipidemia, 15 percent had diabetes mellitus
Higher Coffee Consumption Tied to Less Coronary Calcium
Three to five cups daily appears to lower risk
Mitral Valve Repair Could Improve Mental Health
Researchers find procedure leads to reduced depression and anxiety
Excessive Blood Tests Could Raise Heart Surgery Morbidity
New research raises concerns about the risk of anemia and blood transfusions
Nuts, Including Peanut Butter, May Improve Longevity
Hints, but doesn't prove, they might reduce risk of death from cardiovascular disease, other causes
February 2015 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for February 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
