Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Diabetes Ups Risk of MACE in Acute Coronary Syndromes
Diabetes, but not pre-diabetes, tied to increased risk of major adverse cardiac events in adjusted model
Tau May Predict Neurological Outcome After Cardiac Arrest
Increased serum tau is associated with worse outcome six months after cardiac arrest
Appropriate Use Criteria Developed for Aortic Stenosis Tx
SAVR or TAVR appropriate for most patients with symptomatic AS at intermediate or high surgical risk
New Expert Consensus Pathway for Mitral Regurgitation
Etiology, mechanism, severity, indications for treatment should be assessed after MR is identified
Liraglutide Not Tied to Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Findings based on post hoc analysis of phase 2 and 3 clinical trials
Late Gadolinium Enhancement Linked to Prognosis in Myocarditis
Studies show link for patients with acute myocarditis with preserved LVEF, suspected myocarditis
Vitamin K-1 Intake Tied to Heart Structure, Function in Teens
Progressive decrease in prevalence of LV hypertrophy across tertiles of phylloquinone intake
Adding Albumin to Risk Score Improves Mortality Prediction
In patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, low albumin tied to higher mortality
Increased Heart Rate in Response to Viewing Hockey Games
Viewing live game equivalent to vigorous physical stress; televised game equivalent to moderate stress
Urinary [TIMP-2]*[IGFBP7] May Predict AKI After Heart Surgery
Elevated levels of the two proteins can predict risk of acute kidney injury
