July 2020 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for July 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Cost-Related Rx Nonadherence Highest in Young U.S. Women
One in four women report cost-related nonadherence versus one in seven men
Mortality Risk Increased With Pulmonary Vascular Resistance of ≥2.2
For patients referred for RHC, risk for mortality, heart failure up with PVR of ≥2.2 Wood units
Risk for Acute Cerebrovascular Events Low in COVID-19 Patients
In hospitalized patients with COVID-19, 2.4 percent had confirmed ischemic stroke, 0.9 percent had ICH
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Outcomes After A-Fib Ablation
Arrhythmia recurrence rate, mortality significantly lower in those with higher cardiorespiratory fitness
More Than One in Three Stroke Survivors Have Uncontrolled HTN
80.4 percent of stroke survivors take antihypertensive medications, most commonly ACEi, ARB
Sex Differences in Income Vary With Proportion of Male Doctors
Sex difference in annual income lower in practices with 50 percent or less male physicians
Survivors of Adolescent, Young Adult ALL May Suffer Late Effects
Estimated 10-year cumulative incidence high for subsequent endocrine disease, cardiac disease
Telemedicine Use Explodes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Two experts spoke with HD Live! about telemedicine's growth, best practices, outlook for the future
Chocolate Tied to Lower Coronary Artery Disease Risk
Moderate consumption once a week tied to lower risk for disease
