In Heart Failure, Initial ICU Care by Cardiologist Differs by Race
African-Americans less likely than Caucasians to receive care in ICU for heart failure by a cardiologist
Palliative Care Consult Can Cut Hospital Costs in Seriously Ill
PCC linked to reduction in hospital costs for hospitalized adults with serious illness
Women’s Representation in CVD Drug Trials Varies
Representation in desired range for hypertension, atrial fibrillation but low for heart failure, CAD
Frequency of Sauna Bathing Linked to Reduced Stroke Risk
Reduced risk seen after adjustment for CV risk factors, physical activity, socioeconomic status
April 2018 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for April 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Perioperative MACCEs More Common With Diabetes
Major adverse CV and cerebrovascular events with noncardiac sx have also increased in DM patients
Metabolically Healthy Obesity Not Without Risk of CVD
Findings show MHO is transient, so not a reliable predictor of lower cardiovascular risk in the future
Timely Receipt of PCI in STEMI Up With Hospital Bypass Policy
More patients get PCI within guideline recommended time in states with hospital bypass policies
Practices Should Be Aware of Correct Way to Fire Employees
Practices should be aware of basic employment laws in their state, which vary with number of employees
Improved Outcomes With Public Reporting of CABG Data
Decrease in observed and expected mortality rates, risk factor rates from 2002 to 2014 in Massachusetts
