Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Severe Sleep Apnea During REM Sleep Tied to Acute CV Events
Findings among those with apnea during REM sleep and with preexisting cardiovascular disease
Patient, Caregiver Characteristics Predict LVAD Response
Greatest improvement in patient QOL, worsening of caregiver strain in first month after implantation
Pharmacists Play Key Roles in Cardiac Disease Management
Pharmacists have role as part of health care team, as patients transition to discharge, in community
Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Increased Incontinence Risk
Previous stroke or TIA, increased BMI are among risk factors for urgency urinary incontinence
FDA Approves Mechanical Heart Valve for Newborns
Masters Series Mechanical Heart Valve now available in smallest size yet
Intensive BP Lowering Doesn’t Cut Cerebral Perfusion
Intensive versus standard BP lowering not tied to decreased cerebral perfusion in small vessel disease
Higher Positive Cardiomyopathy Genetic Detection Rates for Whites
Higher positive detection rate and lower rate of inconclusive results vs. underrepresented minorities
Shared Decision-Making Beneficial for Destination Therapy LVAD
Improves patient decisions; stronger link between stated values, patient-reported treatment choice
February 2018 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for February 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Obesity Linked to Increased CVD Morbidity and Mortality
Overweight adults had similar longevity but longer years lived with CVD compared to normal BMI
