Exposure to PM2.5 Tied to Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Increase in PM2.5 linked to increase in all-cause OHCA on same day, at lags of up to three days
Cocoa Consumption May Improve Walking Performance in PAD
Results of phase II randomized trial suggest benefit of cocoa in peripheral arterial disease
FDA Requests Market Withdrawal of Belviq Due to Cancer Risk
However, agency is not recommending special screening for patients who have taken the weight-loss drug
ASA: No Decline Seen in Active Smoking for Stroke Survivors
Adjusted prevalence of active smoking decreased in overall population, but not among stroke survivors
Orthostatic Hypotension During HTN Tx Not Tied to CVD Events
Medication doses do not need to be reduced in response to symptomless orthostatic hypotension, authors say
Use of Revascularization Up for Critical Limb Ischemia in Veterans
In veterans, revascularization linked to lower risks for mortality, major amputation at 90 days
ASA: Periodontal Disease Tied to Large-Artery Atherothrombotic Stroke
And, individuals with gingivitis have increased odds of ≥50 percent intracranial atherosclerosis
ASA: Herpes Zoster Vaccine May Reduce Risk for Stroke
Risk significantly reduced for stroke events, acute ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes in older adults
ASA: No Decline Seen in Active Smoking for Stroke Survivors
Adjusted prevalence of active smoking decreased in overall population, but not among stroke survivors
2011 to 2018 Saw Decline in Problems Paying Medical Bills
Percent of persons in families with problems paying bills higher for women, children, non-Hispanic blacks
