ACC: Vitamin D Found to Improve Cardiac Function in Heart Failure
Further studies necessary to determine whether this translates to improvements in outcomes
ACC: Prognostic Value of Cardiac Noninvasive Tests Vary by Sex
Women seem to derive more prognostic value from computed tomographic angiography
ACC: Pharmacist Intervention Can Cut Cardiovascular Risk
Twenty-one percent decrease in CVD risk after adjustment for baseline values, center effect
USPSTF Recommends Against COPD Screening in Adults
Grade D recommendation indicates no benefit for people without respiratory symptoms
More Risky Drinking Behaviors for Women With Eating Disorders
Higher scores in scales measuring alcohol dependence, alcohol-related problems, intoxication
ACC: Prevalence of Familial Hypercholesterolemia <2 Percent
For any given observed LDL cholesterol level, increased risk for CAD for FH mutation carriers
ACC: Pre-pPCI Metoprolol Doesn’t Reduce Infarct Size in STEMI
Metoprolol cut incidence of malignant arrhythmias; was not linked to increase in adverse events
ACC: Rate, Rhythm Control Both Effective for Post-Op A-Fib
Equal number of days of hospitalization, similar complication and persistent a-fib rates
SIR: New Prostate Technique May Help Reduce Nocturia in BPH
Procedure partially blocks blood flow to the gland and appears to ease the need to urinate
SIR: Bariatric Artery Embolization May Be New Weight-Loss Tool
In preliminary study, non-surgical procedure shows some promise
