TAVR Increasingly Being Used in Young Adults Despite Uncertainty
TAVR volumes increased 134 percent from 2013 to 2017; valve choice associated with age
Survey: Most Americans Think of Themselves as Healthy
Those with higher income rate their health higher than those with lower income
Gender Gap Persists in Starting Salary for Physicians
Gender differences in preferences for control over work-life balance do not account for gap in salary
Potential Links ID’d for Marijuana Use, Cardiovascular Risks
Key classes of cardiovascular medications are affected by marijuana, including statins, β-blockers
LV Hypertrophy May Explain Racial Disparities in Heart Failure
Some of the excess risk for heart failure explained by higher prevalence of malignant LVH in blacks
Effects of Vit D Correction on CV Health Studied in Obese Children
No change seen in endothelial function, but reductions in BP, fasting glucose concentration seen at six months
Prehospital Epinephrine Aids Out-of-Hospital Pediatric Cardiac Arrests
Study shows improved return of circulation following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest but not improved survival
Model Shows Transitional Care Cost-Effective in Heart Failure
All three transitional care interventions more costly and effective than standard care
Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care
However, share of income is greatest among households with lowest income
Unmet Need for Physician Care Not Improving With More Insured
Despite coverage increases since 1998, most measures of unmet need not showing improvement
