AHA: Icosapent Ethyl Cuts CV Risk From Elevated Triglycerides
Ischemic events reduced among patients with elevated triglycerides despite taking statins
In Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Curcumin Lacks Benefit
None of four biomarkers indicating injury or inflammation were significantly affected by curcumin
Recommendations Issued for Management of Bradycardia
Guidelines emphasize that treatment decisions should be based on evidence, patient's care goals
Progress Toward Goals in Global Health Is Slowing
Seven articles published in the The Lancet address different aspects of the global burden of disease
In-Hospital Infection May Up Readmission After Stroke
However, when specific types of infections assessed, only UTI significantly tied to readmission
hs-cTnI Can Rule Out Inducible Myocardial Ischemia in CAD
Very low levels of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I can exclude inducible myocardial ischemia
Nonadherence, Discontinuation of Statins High in 1st Year of Rx
Among older adults prescribed statins, diabetes, anxiety linked to nonadherence, discontinuation
HTN in Young Adulthood Linked to CVD Later in Life
Two studies show increased risk for cardiovascular disease in association with hypertension
Medicaid Expansion Approved in Three Republican-Leaning States
Voters supported expansion in Utah, Nebraska, and Idaho
AHA: After 2007 Recs, Increase Seen in Infective Endocarditis
Twenty percent drop in antibiotic prophylaxis, 177 percent increase in IE incidence for high-risk
