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Exposure to particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in diameter is associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death at low temperatures in women

At Low Temps, Air Pollution May Up Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

Particulate matter less than 2.5 µm in diameter linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk in women
Endometrial cancer survivors have an elevated risk of various adverse long-term cardiovascular outcomes

Long-Term Cardiovascular Risk for Endometrial Cancer Survivors

Elevated risk of various cardiovascular outcomes, including pulmonary heart disease, atrial fibrillation
Among patients with coronary heart disease without severe systolic dysfunction

High Incidence of Sudden and/or Arrhythmic Death in CHD

SAD cause of considerable proportion of deaths in CHD patients without severe systolic dysfunction
Women are well-represented in some cardiovascular disease clinical trials

Women’s Representation in CVD Drug Trials Varies

Representation in desired range for hypertension, atrial fibrillation but low for heart failure, CAD

April 2018 Briefing – Cardiology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for April 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Metabolically healthy obesity is not a stable or reliable indicator of future cardiovascular disease risk

Metabolically Healthy Obesity Not Without Risk of CVD

Findings show MHO is transient, so not a reliable predictor of lower cardiovascular risk in the future
Critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) newborn screening detects a low percentage of new cases of CCHD

CCHD Newborn Screening May Detect Other Diseases

But the screening may not detect many new cases of critical congenital heart disease
Enhancing physician education and training in nutrition is expected to improve engagement in diet counseling for outpatients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Reforms Suggested for Improving Medical Nutrition Education

Enhancing physician training will up engagement in diet counseling for patients with ASCVD
Adopting a healthy lifestyle

Five Healthy Lifestyle Habits Could Add >10 Years to Life

Reduced risk for all-cause, cancer, cardiovascular mortality for adults with five vs. zero low-risk factors
For patients with traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

ALS by Physician May Improve Traumatic Arrest Outcomes

Higher odds of 1 month survival with ALS by doctor vs EMS, BLS for traumatic out-of-hospital arrest