High Physical Activity Levels Tied to Coronary Artery Calcification
But no increased mortality risk with high physical activity levels, CAC of ≥100 Agatston units
E-Cigarette Use Linked to Cigarette Initiation in Adolescents
Prior e-cigarette use tied to increased risk for cigarette initiation and use, especially for low-risk teens
Expanded Recall of Warfarin Level Monitoring Test Strips
Inaccurate results may put patients at risk for serious injury or death
Pharmacist-Led Phone Follow-Up May Cut Readmission Rates
Intervention for polypharmacy patients linked to improved readmission rates, time to readmission
January 2019 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for January 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
Meta-Analysis: Small Weight Increase Seen for Breakfast Eaters
Total daily energy intake higher for participants who eat breakfast, but results inconsistent
E-Cigarettes More Effective for Smoking Cessation
One-year abstinence higher with e-cigarettes than other nicotine replacement products
Long-Term Incidence of A-Fib Increased in Women With Breast Cancer
Women younger than 60 years have increased short-term, longer-term risk
Rising Temps May Up Burden of Congenital Heart Disease in U.S.
Large increases in specific congenital heart defect subtypes projected in different regions
Fruit, Vegetable Intake Very Low in Hemodialysis Population
Higher consumption of fruit and vegetables linked to lower risk for all-cause, non-CVD mortality
