Decrease Over Time in Incidence of Strokes in Men
Decrease driven by drop in ischemic stroke; incidence of ischemic strokes similar for men, women in 2010
Socioeconomic Position Tied to Carotid Wall Thickness in Kids
Family socioeconomic position linked to maximum carotid intima-media thickness in mid-childhood
Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Risk of Dementia in Elderly
Increased variability risk factor for dementia, vascular dementia, Alzheimer's, independent of BP
In-Hospital Mortality Higher for PCI at Safety Net Hospitals
Significantly increased risk-adjusted in-hospital mortality, although absolute difference is small
2D and 3D MRI Techniques Similar for Cardiac Measures
Findings to establish range of normal measures for thoracic aorta, pulmonary artery
No Effect of B Vitamin on Fracture Risk in Women at High CV Risk
No reduction in fracture risk or impact on change in markers of bone turnover for women at high CV risk
Guidance Provided for Preventing Practice Billing Errors
Practices should have a compliance plan and policy and someone responsible for enforcing it
Fluticasone Furoate Slows Loss of Lung Function in COPD
Alone or in combination, reduces rate of FEV1 decline in those with moderate COPD and high risk of CVD
Strong Religious Beliefs May Be Linked to Higher Weight
Some health behaviors, psychosocial factors mediate religion-weight relationship
Stopping Statins After Initial Stroke Raises Risk of Recurrence
Findings based on patients discontinuing therapy three to six months after stroke
