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Telomere length is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction

Telomere Length Tied to Higher Myocardial Infarction Risk

Large multiethnic study shows linear relationship when telomere length is divided into tertiles
For patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction (AMI)

n-3 PUFA Tx After AMI Linked to Drop in Death, Recurrent AMI

Treatment linked to reduction in all-cause mortality, recurrent acute MI though 12-month follow-up
For patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

History of CABG Linked to Reperfusion Delays in STEMI

Patients with previous CABG have lower likelihood of door-to-balloon time of ≤90 minutes
Young women who survive a myocardial infarction (MI) or ischemic stroke continue to face an increased mortality risk -- or another MI or stroke

Risk of Second Event High for Young Women After MI, Stroke

Odds of another event and mortality are significantly increased, researchers say
Women are less likely than men to get the recommended treatments for myocardial infarction survivors

AHA: Women More Often Receive Suboptimal Post-MI Care

This could explain gender gap in survival, researchers say
New research suggests that many Americans are suffering silent myocardial infarctions. The study appears in the Nov. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association

AHA: Many Americans Experiencing Unrecognized MIs

Evidence of myocardial scarring often appearing on scans, even if no attack was reported
For patients with acute myocardial infarction

Part D Enrollment Doesn’t Improve Outcomes After AMI

Half of AMI patients enrolled in Part D by hospital discharge; outcomes no better than non-enrollees
For patients with acute myocardial infarction

EHR Use Ups Some Outcomes After Myocardial Infarction

Less frequent heparin dosing and greater adherence to guideline-recommended care
For patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis

Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Tied to Increased Short-Term MI Risk

Increased risk of myocardial infarction in first post-op month; but not during overall follow-up
Longer QRS duration predicts cardiac death and nonfatal myocardial infarction in patients with coronary artery disease

Longer QRS Duration Predicts Cardiac Death, Heart Attack

Findings in patients with known, suspected coronary artery disease