Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
ATS: Untreated OSA Affects Outcomes After Revascularization
Researcher says it is important for cardiologists to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea
CABG Underused in Diabetes With Multivessel Disease
PCI increasing, but CABG stable for patients presenting with non-ST-segment elevation MI
Cardiovascular MRI Stronger Predictor of MACE Than SPECT
In five-year follow-up study CMR is stronger predictor of major adverse cardiovascular events
ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN
Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
Pre-Op Gait Speed Indicates Mortality Risk Post Heart Surgery
Each 0.1-m/s decrease associated with an 11 percent relative increase in mortality
PPI Exposure Accelerates Aging in Lab Endothelial Cells
Findings could help explain recent reports linking long-term use to adverse effect on cardiovascular health
Statins Might Help Prevent Amputation in PAD Patients
Cholesterol-lowing drugs associated with reduced risk of amputation, mortality
Poor Outcome for Rotor Ablation in A-Fib in Randomized Trial
Rotor-only ablation linked to poor outcome versus other ablation strategies in non-paroxysmal a-fib
Ablation Doesn’t Lower A-Fib Rates in Wolff-Parkinson-White
Ablation does not lower risk of a-fib across any age strata among WPW patients
Anticoagulation ‘As Needed’ May Be Safe, Effective in A-Fib
Smartphone app may help some people with atrial fibrillation take drugs on an as-needed basis