Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Long-Acting Analog Insulin Doesn’t Up AMI Risk in T2DM
No significant difference in risk for long-acting analog, other basal insulin therapies
EHR Data Refine Risk Prediction for Post-PCI Readmission
Characteristics from electronic health record can improve prediction of 30-day readmission after PCI
Heart Safety of Testosterone Unclear for Older Men
Most men prescribed testosterone have age-related hypogonadism, for which treatment is not approved
Post-Exercise ABI Expands Clinical, Prognostic Information
Abnormal resting and post-exercise ABI linked to 2-fold increase in lower extremity revascularization
mHealth Technologies Show Potential for CVD Prevention
Despite lack of evidence, review suggests benefits in terms of engaging and monitoring patients
Long-Term Insulin Pump Use Reduces Mortality in T1DM
Long-term use of insulin pump reduces fatal coronary heart disease, CVD, all-cause mortality
Trans, but Not Saturated, Fats Up All-Cause Mortality
Trans fats linked to all-cause mortality, total CHD, CHD mortality; no associations for saturated fats
Troponin T Predicts Cardio Events in T2DM Patients With Stable IHD
Risk of death from cardiovascular causes, myocardial infarction, stroke up with abnormal troponin T
Diastolic Dysfunction Common After Anthracycline Chemo
BMI and age independently linked to diastolic dysfunction after anthracycline chemotherapy
Guideline-Based Protocol Ups Adherence to VTE Prophylaxis
Significantly more patients receive VTE prophylaxis after implementation of guideline-based protocol
