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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
After acute myocardial infarction

Young Women Less Likely Than Men to Start Meds After AMI

Most myocardial infarction survivors of both genders do not adhere to correct treatment for full year
A cardiac troponin concentration of <5 ng/L identifies patients at very low risk of myocardial infarction either during admission or within the following 30 days

Troponin Cut-Off Could Help Reduce Admissions, Costs

Could rule out MI for two-thirds of patients evaluated in emergency department
Patients treated with low-dose beta-blockers after myocardial infarction may fare better than those given the standard dose

Lower Beta-Blocker Dose May Boost Survival After MI

Dosage should be tailored to the needs of individual patients, researchers say
Many myocardial infarction survivors are concerned that too much physical activity could trigger a repeat event. But after reviewing data collected on 536 heart disease patients between the ages of 30 and 70

Sexual Activity Doesn’t Seem to Trigger Repeat MI Events

Research shows it equals the level of physical exertion seen for a brisk walk
Having non-O blood group may be an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction

Non-O Blood Group Tied to Higher CAD, MI Risk

Findings based on meta-analysis involving 10 studies, nearly 175,000 people
Patients who have total hip or knee replacement surgery face a greater risk for myocardial infarction during the first month following the procedure

Cardiovascular Risk Up After Knee, Hip Replacement

Odds highest in the month following the procedure
Smoking cessation after acute myocardial infarction reduces angina and boosts mental health and quality of life

Smoking Cessation Boosts Mental Health, QOL After Heart Attack

Patients who stopped smoking also reported less angina
Older adults with lower scores on executive function tests are significantly more likely to experience coronary heart disease or stroke

Reduced Executive Function May Mean Higher CVD Risk

May signal need for closer attention to cardiovascular risk management