Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Struggle With Routine Tasks Predicts Adverse CHF Outcomes
Struggling patients more likely to be hospitalized than those who can handle basic chores
Six-Month Dual Antiplatelet Tx Noninferior to 24-Month DAPT
Findings show noninferiority for six-months of treatment in aspirin-sensitive patients
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Not Linked to Cardiac Arrhythmia
In adjusted analyses, no increased risk of arrhythmia with PPI use for critically ill patients
Frequent Sauna Use Linked to Heart Health Benefits in Men
More frequent use, longer times per session decrease cardiovascular mortality odds even more
Household Movement Benefits Elderly With Mobility Issues
Less sedentary time translates into cardiovascular benefits
Post-Electrophysiology Mortality Usually Not Related to Procedure
Caution urged in using all-cause mortality as outcome measure for EP procedures
Moderate Exercise Twice Weekly Lowers CV Risk in Women
Findings in middle-aged women; exercising a lot more/harder doesn't lead to greater reductions in risk
Limited Evidence on Management of Dyslipidemia in HIV
Recommendations based on existing guidelines for general population; many gaps in knowledge
More Donor Hearts Discarded Even As Need Grows
Uniform guidelines needed that specify which hearts are acceptable for transplantation, experts say
Low Childhood Vitamin D Levels May Up Adult CVD Risk
Chances of atherosclerosis were higher in those who did not get enough of the vitamin when young
