Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Duration of Hyperlipidemia in 30s/40s Impacts CHD Risk
Researchers compare extended exposure to high cholesterol to "pack years" in smoking
Benefit of Noninvasive Tests in Non-MI Chest Pain Questioned
Such screenings don't predict who will have a future cardiovascular event, researchers report
Higher Cardiovascular Risk Seen With Eczema
Higher risk of heart disease, stroke in people with the skin condition
Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Death Risk Postangiography
Significantly increased risk for stable patients but not for those with acute coronary syndrome
Routine Oral Anticoagulants May Not Benefit All With A-Fib
Ischemic stroke risk lower than thought in those with atrial fibrillation and CHA2DS2-VASc score of 1
Cardiovascular Risks of Pneumonia May Linger for Years
Risk highest in first month after pneumonia but remains 1.5 times higher over subsequent years
A Drink a Day May Keep Heart Failure at Bay
Highest risk seen for those who used to drink, but had stopped
A Dash More Salt Than 1,500 mg Seems to Lower Mortality Risk
Trend toward higher death in study participants who had high salt intake
Ablation Effectiveness Quotient Predicts Clinical Success
High AEQ linked to freedom from atrial tachyarrhythmia in patients with paroxysmal a-fib
Four-Times Daily ASA More Effective in Post-CABG Patients
Multiple 81 mg ASA more effective for suppressing serum TBX2 formation, platelet aggregation
