Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
ACC: Exercise May Improve Prognosis of Hypertrophic CM
Moderate-intensity exercise linked to increase in exercise capacity at 16 weeks versus usual activity
Noninvasive Imaging Deemed Adequate in Prediction of MACE
CT angio + perfusion imaging similar to ICA, photon emission CT for two-year MACE prediction
Adverse CV Events Up Post Failure of Fertility Therapy
Failed fertility therapy linked to 19 percent increased risk of cardiovascular events later in life
Contraceptive Use Up for Women With Congenital Heart Disease
Barrier, oral contraception methods are preferred; <50 percent receive contraception counseling
Just One Severe Hypoglycemia Episode May Up Mortality in T2DM
Researchers also found an increase in cardiovascular disease odds
Better Outcomes in T2DM With No Delay in Tx Intensification
Greater reduction in HbA1c, but increased risk of severe hypoglycemia with no delay in intensification
ACC: Erectile Dysfunction Drugs May Benefit Men’s Hearts
Men taking PDE5 inhibitors have reduced risk of death within three years of first MI
Poor Diet Blamed for 400,000 U.S. Cardiovascular Deaths in 2015
Adding healthy foods such as nuts, seeds, vegetables, whole grains might help
ACC: Wrist Heart Rate Monitors Less Accurate Than Chest Strap
Devices as much as 34 beats off per minute during certain exercises, researchers find
Playing Pokémon Go Can Help Patients Up Daily Step Counts
Smartphone game benefits overweight, sedentary people most, researchers report
