Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
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
More Variants in DCM-Tied Genes in Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Combination of TTNtv, excess alcohol consumption linked to worse LVEF in dilated cardiomyopathy
Seafood Recommended 1 to 2 Times/Week for Cardiac Benefit
Benefits of seafood consumption include reduced risk of cardiac death, coronary heart disease, stroke
Doctors May Avoid Performing PCI Due to Public Reporting
Sixty-five percent of cardiologists avoided PCI on two or more occasions due to reporting program concerns
Researchers Explore Nanofibers to Target, Treat Atherosclerosis
Study shows 11 and 9 percent plaque reduction in treated male, female mice compared with controls
Ob-Gyns Should Play Role in Reducing CVD Risk for Women
Well-woman visits represent an opportunity to counsel patients about heart disease, risk factors
Marijuana Use Not Linked to Risk of Arrhythmias After Acute MI
Risk of ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrest no different for users, non-users
