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A new discovery about the way obstructive sleep apnea may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease also suggests that taking statins might reduce that risk. The findings were published in the Jan. 6 issue of Science Translational Medicine.

Statins May Reduce CVD Risks Linked to Sleep Apnea

But more study is needed, researchers say
For patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Tx Delay Impacts Microvascular Reperfusion in STEMI

Symptom onset-to-balloon time linked to absent microvascular perfusion, STR <30 percent

December 2015 Briefing – Cardiology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
A regional system of care seems beneficial for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Regional System of Care May Improve Outcomes for TAVR

Excellent outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Post-acute coronary syndrome optimism is associated with greater physical activity and lower rates of cardiac readmission at six months

Optimism May Improve Outcomes Post Acute Coronary Syndrome

Linked to greater physical activity and lower rates of cardiac readmission at six months
Blood pressure lowering treatment reduces the risk of major cardiovascular disease events

Treating Hypertension Beneficial Regardless of Baseline Pressure

Reductions in risks of major CVD events, coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure
For patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention there has been an increase in use of mechanical circulatory support

Increase in Use of Mechanical Circulatory Support in PCI

2004 to 2012 saw increase in percutaneous ventricular assist devices, intraaortic balloon pump
Patients with sudden cardiac arrest frequently have warning symptoms

Many Ignore Warning Symptoms Before Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Survival significantly higher for patients who call emergency services in response to symptoms
Better work environments and decreased patient-to-nurse ratios on medical-surgical units are associated with higher odds of patient survival after an in-hospital cardiac arrest

Nursing Conditions Tied to Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival

Better work environments, decreased patient-to-nurse ratios up survival
The use of transcatheter aortic-valve replacement increased in Germany from 2007 to 2013

Effect of Availability of TAVR on Clinical Practice Evaluated

Analysis of isolated TAVRs and surgical AV replacements performed in Germany 2007 to 2013