In LVSD, Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Failure
Asymptomatic left ventricular systolic dysfunction patients with DM have higher risk than those without
High FGF-23 Linked to Recurrent Cardiac Events After ACS
FGF-23 in top quartile independently linked to greater risk of CV death, heart failure hospitalization
Delayed Coronary Obstruction Rare After TAVR
But DCO after transcatheter aortic valve replacement tied to 50 percent in-hospital mortality rate
Number of Cigarettes Smoked Daily Tied to Stroke Risk
Among men younger than 50, more cigarettes smoked linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke
Smartphone App May Up Medication Adherence in HTN
But use of the app not linked to a change in systolic blood pressure in poorly controlled hypertension
Stronger Link With Mortality for Ambulatory Versus Clinic BP
Ambulatory BP is a stronger predictor of all-cause, cardiovascular mortality than clinic measures
Caffeine Does Not Appear to Be Linked to Risk of Arrhythmia
Regular intake of coffee and tea seems safe and may be beneficial; energy drinks may increase risks
Calcium Channel Blockers May Up Pancreatic Cancer Risk in Women
Increased hazard ratios for pancreatic cancer among postmenopausal users of short-acting CCBs
Social Worker-Led Intervention Beneficial in Heart Failure
Palliative care intervention may up likelihood of revising prognostic assessment in line with doctor's
Nut Consumption Associated With Reduced Risk of A-Fib
Possible correlation also seen for nut consumption with reduced risk of heart failure
