CVD Does Not Modify Depression-Mortality Link in Elderly
Depression tied to higher death risk in older adults; CVD explains just small fraction of excess mortality
Guidelines Updated for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Adults
New evidence led to development of two new recommendations for combination therapy
Coexisting Medical Conditions, Smoking Explain PTSD-CVD Link
No link seen after adjustment for smoking, sleep disorder, substance use disorder, anxiety disorders, depression
ASA: Opioid Epidemic Tied to Infection-Related Stroke
Number of hospitalizations steady in 1993 to 2008, but increased significantly in 2008 to 2015
Financial Hardship From Medical Bills Common in ASCVD
Uninsured, low-income adults have highest burden of financial hardship from medical bills
CDC: Screening Policies for Critical Congenital Heart Dz Widespread
All 50 states, D.C. have implemented screening policies; data collection efforts have lagged
ASA: Intensive BP Control Lowers Bleeding Risk in Stroke Patients
Findings seen among patients with ischemic stroke, high systolic BP receiving alteplase for thrombolysis
Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events
Of 146 protocols analyzed, 65 percent fully reported adverse events as intended by the protocol
Larger Physician Bonus May Improve Care in Chronic Disease
No further improvement seen with behavioral economic principles of increased social pressure, loss aversion
American Stroke Association, Feb. 6-8
The American Heart Association International Stroke Conference 2019 The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) was held...
