Intensive BP Lowering Cuts Major Adverse CV Events, Mortality
But adverse effects, including hypotension, acute kidney injury, syncope, more frequent with intensive treatment in those at increased CV risk
Risk for Post-COVID-19 Clinical Sequelae Examined in Adults
Risk increased for new sequelae attributed to SARS-CoV-2 infection, including chronic respiratory failure, myocarditis, anxiety, fatigue
Endovascular Therapy Studied for Stroke Due to Basilar-Artery Occlusion
With respect to a favorable functional outcome, no significant difference seen between endovascular therapy and medical therapy
Fish Oil Supplements Tied to Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease or who had established cardiovascular disease had higher risk for a-fib with fish oil supplements
Brand-Name Competition for Diabetes Drugs Has Variable Impact on Net Prices
And, one in five generic drugs sold in U.S. experienced price spikes initiated by manufacturers during 2014 to 2017
Machine Learning Model Predicts Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Sunday, Monday, holiday, winter, low ambient temperature, large interday or intraday temperature difference strongly linked to OHCA
ACC: Only Half of Cardiovascular Disease Patients Receive Flu Vaccine
Rates significantly lower among minorities, those with less education
ACC: Less Than Six Hours of Sleep Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Risk
Lowest 10-year atherosclerotic risk score tied to sleeping six to seven hours nightly
Safety of Tranexamic Acid Studied for Orthopedic Surgery in High-Risk Patients
Risk for complications not increased in patients with preexisting comorbidities undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty
CDC Deputy Director Schuchat to Retire
Schuchat joined the CDC in 1988 and had key roles in many health crises
