Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Adding Number of Vessels With CAC Ups Prediction of CVD Events
Inclusion of number of vessels with CAC significantly improves capacity to predict CHD, CVD
Benefits of Polyunsaturated Over Saturated Fat Deemed Uncertain
Benefits of replacing saturated fat with vegetable oils may be overestimated, researchers say
CCTA Tied to More Appropriate Use of Invasive Angiography
Patients undergoing coronary computed tomography angiography initiate more preventive therapies
CV Risk Not Significantly Different for GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Findings based on large study in real-world, head-to-head comparison of other drugs
USPSTF: Aspirin Recommended for Some Aged 50 to 69 Years
Benefits for primary prevention of CVD, CRC for certain adults aged 50 to 69 years
Progesterone Attenuates Drug-Induced QT Interval Lengthening
Findings in healthy females who received progesterone or placebo for seven days
ACEI/ARBs Up AMI Outcomes Regardless of Renal Status
Treatment linked to improved long-term survival, regardless of underlying kidney function
Daily Fresh Fruit Intake May Improve Cardiovascular Health
Lower risk of heart attack, stroke seen in Chinese study
Subclinical Cardiac Dysfunction Frequent in Hispanics/Latinos
High rate of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction; most cardiac dysfunction is subclinical, unrecognized
American College of Cardiology, April 2-4
The American College of Cardiology's 65th Annual Scientific Session & Expo The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology was held from...