Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Hypoxic, Ventilatory Burdens in OSA Predict CVD Morbidity and Mortality
Hypoxic and ventilatory, but not arousal, burdens significantly linked to incident CVD and mortality in two population-based studies
~60 Percent With CVD Risk Factors Receive Postpartum Heart Health Counseling
Reporting receipt of counseling was modestly higher for those with one and two or more risk factors versus none
Vegetarian Diet Aids Outcomes in Patients With or at High Risk for CVD
Biggest benefits seen for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HbA1c levels, and body weight
Pitavastatin Cuts Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With HIV
Significant reduction seen in incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events over median follow-up of 5.1 years
Study IDs Factors Explaining Inequity in CVD Mortality in Cancer Survivors
Neighborhood socioeconomic status was strongest mediator, with insurance ranking second
Home BP Monitoring Can Cut Burden of CVD, Health Care Costs
Non-Hispanic Blacks, women, and rural residents had more averted cardiovascular events and greater cost savings
Discordance Seen in Self-Reported, Actual Comorbidities in Native American Adults
One-third reported having no comorbidities despite cardiometabolic markers classifying half to 80 percent
Weekend Warriors Get Same Cardiovascular Benefit as Regular Exercisers
Benefit seen with median of 230.4 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week regardless of distribution
Healthy Diet Including Whole-Fat Dairy Linked to Lower Mortality
Reduced risk of mortality, CVD for diet high in fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, fish, and high-fat dairy
Ticagrelor-Acetylsalicylic Acid More Beneficial for Obese With Minor Stroke, TIA
Significantly lower rate of stroke within 90 days seen for ticagrelor-ASA versus clopidogrel-ASA for those carrying CYP2C19 loss-of-function allele
