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January 2015 Briefing – Cardiology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for January 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet is tied to decreased left ventricular mass

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Left Ventricular Mass

Reduction in mass may confer diet's protective cardiovascular effect
Taking spironolactone alongside the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can cause blood potassium to rise to potentially life-threatening levels

Spironolactone + TMP-SMX May Up Risk of Sudden Death

Doctors urged not to prescribe spironolactone with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Red Bull consumption combined with mental stress correlates with increased blood pressure and heart rate

Cardiovascular, Cerebral Effect for Red Bull + Mental Stress

Increase in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, decreased cerebral blood flow velocity
Implementation of a national screening program in the Netherlands increased the prenatal detection rate of congenital heart disease

National Prenatal Screening Program Increased CHD Detection

Increase in prenatal detection rate to 59.7 percent, and 44.2 percent for isolated CHD
Isolated systolic high blood pressure in young adulthood is a predictor of cardiovascular disease mortality 30 years down the road

Isolated Systolic High BP in 30s May Up Risk of Earlier Death

Systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or more raises risk for heart disease in later life, researchers say
The deep inspiration breath-hold technique is associated with a reduction in the mean heart radiation dose during left breast irradiation

Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold Cuts Mean Heart Radiation Dose

Review shows reduction in mean heart dose versus free breathing approach in left breast irradiation
Some people who develop recurring kidney stones may also have high levels of calcium deposits in their blood vessels

Recurrent Kidney Stones Linked to Arterial Calcium Deposits

Patients might need closer monitoring for further signs of pending cardiovascular issues
A decision rule based on assessment of cerebrovascular reserve seems to be cost-effective for prevention of stroke in asymptomatic patients with carotid artery stenosis

Cerebrovascular Reserve-Based Strategy Is Cost-Effective

Cost-effective tool for prevention of stroke in asymptomatic patients with carotid artery stenosis
If all Americans had their hypertension under control

Following BP Guidelines Will Save Lives and Money

Investing in treatment strategies would yield both health and economic benefits, researcher says