Cognitive Decline Similar After Cardiac Surgery, Catheterization
No subjective memory decline observed in association with cardiac surgery in older adults
Hospitalizations Up for Homeless From 2007 to 2013
Homeless individuals hospitalized more often for mental illness, substance use disorder
EHR Data ID Differences in HTN Control Across Health Systems
Proportion of patients with uncontrolled blood pressure varies by health system and clinical site
Adherence and Intensity of Lipid-Lowering Tx Influence CV Risk
Lowest risk seen for adherent patients receiving high-intensity statin and/or ezetimibe regimen
Barbershop Intervention Leads to Reduced BP in Black Men
Barbers promoted follow-up with pharmacists, who prescribed blood pressure medication
Follow-Up Within Seven Days of Heart Failure Discharge Beneficial
One-year mortality and admission lower for patients with follow-up care within seven days of discharge
Persistent Discrimination ID’d Among Physician Mothers
Physician mothers report limited opportunities for advancement, financial inequalities, lack of support
Apixaban Prevents VTE in Cancer Patients Initiating Chemotherapy
Major bleeding occurred in more apixaban-treated than control patients
Emotional Stress of Holidays Can Trigger Heart Attacks
Higher risk seen on Christmas Eve, particularly in older adults with diabetes, heart disease
Pregnancy Losses Linked to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Women with five or more live births at increased risk for coronary heart disease, hospitalized MI
