Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.

Physical activity has numerous health benefits but may paradoxically increase CAC scores, development, and progression

Chewing gum after cardiac surgery associated with significant reduction in postoperative ileus

Presence of periodontitis at baseline linked to increased odds for new cardiovascular events

Fixed-dose combo with BP-lowering meds, statin, and aspirin yields largest reduction in cardiovascular risk

Clinical risk model predicts risk for composite outcome of death and unplanned cardiac hospitalization for patients on cardiac surgery waitlist

Liraglutide plus diet and physical activity counseling reduce visceral and ectopic fat in overweight, obese adults at high risk for CVD

Incidence of adverse clinical outcomes, including in-hospital death, high in both groups in pragmatic randomized clinical trial

Implementation of a prehospital transport policy tied to sharp and sustained change in endovascular therapy rates

However, health officials emphasize that COVID-19 puts someone at much greater risk for heart inflammation than getting the vaccine does

Main risk factor for OSA in childhood is obesity; families and health care professionals should be counseled regarding this link