Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Metformin Tied to Cardiovascular Benefits in T1DM Patients
Cells associated with blood vessel damage reduced in patients taking metformin
Infective Endocarditis From Injection Drug Use Increasing
Increase especially high among young, white, and female patients
August 2016 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Phone Apps Help Patients Reach Health, Fitness Goals
Smartphones can motivate patients to stay on track with lifestyle changes
Imaging Strategies Reduce Unnecessary Angiography
CMR is better for reducing unnecessary angiography compared with NICE guideline-directed care
Andexanet Bolus, Infusion Cuts Anti-Factor Xa Activity
Findings in patients with acute major bleeding associated with factor Xa inhibitors
Risk of Cardiovascular Events Not Reduced With CPAP Use
CPAP helps patients feel better, but does not appear to cut odds for cardiovascular events
Echo-LVMI Ups Risk Prediction for Cardiovascular Disease
Left ventricular mass indexed to body size improves risk prediction for CHD, CVD, heart failure
Adults With CVD Have Gaps in Secondhand Smoke Knowledge
No adults in study spontaneously identified heart risks related to secondhand smoke exposure
PCI Complexity Influences Optimal Duration of DAPT
Long-term DAPT linked to significant reduction in MACE in patients undergoing complex PCI
