Low Vitamin D in Early Life May Up Risk of Elevated Systolic BP
Persistent low vitamin D from birth to early childhood linked to higher risk of elevated SBP from age 3 to 18
June 2019 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for June 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
AI Model Better Predicts CV Risk, Mortality Using Cardiac Imaging
Vessel scores based on machine learning model that uses data from coronary CT angiography
High-Sensitivity Troponin Levels Can Predict MI Risk
Risk-assessment tool uses troponin concentration at ED arrival, dynamic change during serial sampling
Myocardial Perfusion PET Predicts Cardiac Death in Diabetes
Increasing magnitude of stress myocardial perfusion abnormality tied to cardiac death risk in diabetes
Infections Tied to Subsequent Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Correlation highest for UTI; smaller-magnitude associations seen for UTI with intracerebral hemorrhage
Medicare Advantage Patients Have Higher Readmission Rates
Higher adjusted readmission rates seen for AMI, CHF, pneumonia with Medicare Advantage
Three Interventions Could Cut Cardiovascular Deaths
High impact possible with worldwide efforts to lower blood pressure, cut sodium, eliminate trans fat
Similar CV Event Rates Seen for Generic, Brand Levothyroxine
Event rates did not differ for atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, stroke
First-Trimester BP Category Linked to Hypertensive Disorders
Blood pressure trajectory between first, second trimesters tied to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
