Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
CHADS2 Best Predictor of Postoperative Mortality Risk
The atrial fibrillation risk score also improves post-surgery stroke prediction
Modest Relation Between HbA1c, Cardiovascular Events
No statistically significant interaction for difference seen for those with, without vascular disease
Cardiologists Failing to Identify Basic, Advanced Murmurs
Additional training improved detection of heart murmurs and accompanying conditions
Early Exposure to Secondhand Smoke May Up A-Fib Risk Later
Effect strongest for those without other risk factors, but more study needed
Bivalirudin Doesn’t Lower Major Cardiovascular Event Rate in ACS
No decrease in rate of major CV events, net adverse clinical events for patients undergoing PCI
August 2015 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for August 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Resting Heart Rate, HR Variability May Help ID Functional Disability
Researchers eye earlier detection of decline
Cold Weather Tied to Increased Risk of Stroke, STEMI
But more study needed to determine what strategies might cut those risks
Benznidazole Tx Explored in Chagas’ Cardiomyopathy
Reduces serum parasite detection but does not reduce cardiac clinical deterioration through 5 years
Periodontal Disease Predicts CAC Progression in Type 1 Diabetes
No link with coronary artery calcium progression for individuals without diabetes
