Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Previous Stroke Tied to Higher Risks in Aortic Valve Replacement
Previous stroke within three months of surgical AVR is risk factor for recurrent ischemic stroke, MACE
Drug-Related Endocarditis Cases Up From 2007 to 2015
Increase in endocarditis over nine-year study period mirrored increase in concomitant mixed drug use
Aortic Stiffness, Concentric LV Remodeling Linked in T2DM
Aortic distensibility independently linked to concentric left ventricular remodeling
Ticagrelor + Aspirin Beneficial After Elective CABG
Increased saphenous vein graft patency rates compared with aspirin alone one year post-CABG
In LVSD, Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Failure
Asymptomatic left ventricular systolic dysfunction patients with DM have higher risk than those without
High FGF-23 Linked to Recurrent Cardiac Events After ACS
FGF-23 in top quartile independently linked to greater risk of CV death, heart failure hospitalization
Delayed Coronary Obstruction Rare After TAVR
But DCO after transcatheter aortic valve replacement tied to 50 percent in-hospital mortality rate
Caffeine Does Not Appear to Be Linked to Risk of Arrhythmia
Regular intake of coffee and tea seems safe and may be beneficial; energy drinks may increase risks
Rapid Deployment Valve for Aortic Stenosis Ups Stroke Risk
RDV use linked to increased rates of pacemaker implantation, disabling stroke but not mortality
Workplace Noise Exposure Affects Cardiovascular Risk Factors
High BP, elevated cholesterol, hearing problems more common among workers exposed to loud noise
