Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Mortality Still High After Surgery for Congenital Heart Defects
Long-term mortality elevated even for mild defects; overall survival improved over time
Severe Atopic Eczema Tied to Higher CV Disease Risk
Risk of cardiovascular outcomes was greatest for those with the most active atopic eczema
Atherosclerotic CVD Mortality Higher in South Asians in the U.S.
Most of the increased risk can be attributed to increased prevalence of known risk factors
Morbidity in Pregnancy Common for Women With Heart Disease
Ten predictors of maternal cardiac complications were identified and incorporated into new risk index
Extended INR Test Intervals Safe for Warfarin-Treated Patients
Similar number of out-of-range next INR values for patients with, without extended testing interval
Less Driving Tied to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk
More active travel patterns linked to reduced risk of incident and fatal CVD, all-cause mortality
Daily Egg Consumption Linked to Reduced CVD Risk
Reduced risk seen for ischemic heart disease, major coronary events, stroke in Chinese adults
Depression-Heart Rate Variability Link Is Bidirectional
Study performed in twin pairs found associations between HRV, Beck Depression Inventory score
Ischemic Heart Disease, CHF Mortality Vary Across VA Systems
Risk-standardized mortality rates vary considerably across Veterans Affairs Medical Centers
Seafood Recommended 1 to 2 Times/Week for Cardiac Benefit
Benefits of seafood consumption include reduced risk of cardiac death, coronary heart disease, stroke
