Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale Cuts Recurrent Stroke/TIA Risk
Reviews demonstrate reduction in recurrent stroke risk after percutaneous transcatheter PFO closure
Adherence to Healthy Diet May Cut Effects of Genetics on Obesity
Long-term, improved diet quality benefits weight control in those with high genetic risk of obesity
Psoriasis Is Independent Risk Factor for Comorbidity in Children
Those with psoriasis at higher risk for diabetes, liver disease, elevated lipid levels independent of obesity
Follow-Up Delta CHA2DS2-VASc Score Better Predicts CVA in A-Fib
CHA2DS2-VASc score not static; most a-fib patients develop new risk factor before ischemic stroke
Kidney Injury Common After Non-Kidney Transplants in Children
High risk of AKI in first year after non-kidney solid organ transplant; in turn, increases CKD risk
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Tied to Higher CVD Risk
Risk further increased among patients with ITP who undergo splenectomy
CV Exercise Betters Cardiac Aging in Sedentary Middle-Aged Adults
Two years of high-intensity exercise tied to improved maximal oxygen uptake, reduced cardiac stiffness
Incomplete Revascularization in PCI Linked to Higher Mortality
Mortality up for patients with IR in vessel with ≥90 percent stenosis, or with IR in ≥2 vessels
For Hospitals, No Benefit for Early Adoption of Financial Incentives
Hospitals with early adoption do not have better process scores, lower mortality than late adopters
CVD Risk Up With β2-Agonist, Antimuscarinic Antagonist Start
New use of long-acting β2-agonists, antimuscarinic antagonists tied to higher CVD risk in first 30 days
