Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
ACC: Football Players Show Heart Changes Indicative of CVD Risk
Aortic root dilation, increased systolic BP, reduced diastolic and vascular function, LV hypertrophy
CABG May Be Best for Patients With DM, LV Dysfunction
Fewer adverse cardiac, cerebrovascular events, deaths with cardiac artery bypass graft than PCI
Peds Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Vary by Neighborhood Income
Children from lowest-income neighborhoods have increased mortality, longer hospital stay
Younger Onset of T2DM Linked to Increased Mortality Risk
Earlier diagnosis of T2DM tied to increased mortality, mainly driven by cardiovascular disease mortality
FDA Warns of Possible Heart Risks Linked to Clarithromycin
Agency advising doctors to consider prescribing other antibiotics to patients with coronary heart disease
Regardless of CV Risks, Cancer History Impacts Mortality
Fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor are potential markers of mortality in cancer survivors
Perioperative Glucose but Not A1C Predicts Surgical Outcomes
A1C is not associated with increased 30-day mortality after controlling for glucose
AAD: Ustekinumab Cuts Vascular Inflammation in Psoriasis
Reduction in total aortic vascular inflammation with ustekinumab versus increase with placebo
Mortality Risks of Exclusive Cigar, Cigarette, Pipe Use ID’d
Higher risk of tobacco-related cancer death for current/former cigarette, current cigar, pipe smoking
Genetics Should Inform Care in Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy
Genetic status linked to risk of major adverse cardiac events in NCCM patients
