Electric Cars Safe With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices
No evidence of electromagnetic interference with CIEDs in patients testing electric cars
Patients Prefer Doctors Who Engage in Face-to-Face Visits
Patients perceive F2F physicians as more compassionate and better communicators
Systolic BP Increases at Rapid Rate Above 120 to 125 mm Hg
Trend is consistent whether the threshold blood pressure level is reached earlier or later in life
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
