Cardiology
Home Cardiology
BP Outside of Clinic May Better Predict Outcomes in Black Patients
Higher systolic blood pressure measured with ambulatory monitoring tied to cardiovascular events, mortality
Genetic Liability to Insomnia Linked to Increased Odds of CVDs
Mendelian randomization analyses revealed greater odds of CAD, heart failure, ischemic stroke
AHA: Prescription Omega-3 Fatty Acids Effectively Lower Triglycerides
4 g daily EPA+DHA or EPA only effective and safe for use as monotherapy or in combination
Recommendations Developed for Management of Lyme Disease
Public comment period for these guidelines has been extended 30 days to Sept. 9, 2019
Intensive BP Therapy Not Beneficial in Nursing Home Residents
Findings seen among long-term nursing home residents with, without cognitive impairment
Nonpersistence, Low Adherence to BP Meds Common in Under 65s
Relative risks of nonpersistence, low adherence lower with initiation of ACEi, ARB, multiclass regimen
FDA Proposes Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes
New labels would be the most significant change to cigarette labels in more than 35 years
Advertising Can Promote Interest in Health-Related Research
Short-term interest significantly increased for those viewing large TV monitors in ED waiting room
Antiarrhythmic Drugs May Up Fall Injuries in Older A-Fib Patients
Risk for fall-related injury and/or syncope higher for antiarrhythmic drug alone, with rate-lowering drug
Low Muscle Mass in the Arms, Legs Tied to Mortality in Elderly
Muscle mass more predictive of mortality than visceral fat, total fat in older women
