Tag: Seniors
Benefits for Intensive BP Lowering in Older HTN Patients
Intensive BP control linked to reductions in MACE, cardiovascular mortality, and heart failure
Mentally Stimulating Tasks May Lower Risk of MCI in Older Adults
Computer use, crafting, social activities, games all seem to improve brain health
STS: SAVR Still Excellent Option for Intermediate-Risk Seniors
Mortality for surgical aortic valve replacement similar to that of national benchmarks, but more strokes
Age Modifies Impact of Resting Heart Rate on Death, CV Events
Significant link for higher RHR with all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events in those ≥60 years
Survival Rates High for Older Patients With ICDs
Nearly 80 percent of patients were alive two years after reveiving device
Hypertension Onset After Age 80 May Protect Against Dementia
Association independent of antihypertensive medication use
Sitagliptin Has Neutral CV Risk Effect in Elderly With T2DM, CVD
Neutral effects on cardiovascular risk among older patients with well-controlled T2DM and CVD
No Cognitive Benefit for Long-Term Lifestyle Intervention
Long-term weight-loss intervention had no cognitive benefit in overweight, obese adults with diabetes
Many Ischemic Stroke Survivors Not Prescribed Anticoagulants
Reasons for not prescribing OAC include fall risk, poor prognosis, bleeding history, older age, dementia
Long-Term Disability Risk Up for Seniors Who Visit ER
Disability and loss of agility more likely six months after treatment
