Diabetes Increases Mortality Risk After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Study points to need for better coordinated care, more effective use of medications
Genetic Testing Helps Identify Causes of Sudden Cardiac Death
Clinically relevant gene mutations identified in 27 percent of cases of unexplained sudden cardiac death
Digital Technology Holds Potential in Emergency CVD Care
Digital technology's potential in health care remains largely untapped
APCs, Doctors Order Low-Value Services With Similar Frequency
Similar frequency for antibiotics, CT and MRI, radiography, and referrals
Vitamin K Antagonists Appear to Be Well Tolerated
Study Short-Form 36 scores improved during initial 3 months of treatment to level of general population
Nine-Protein Risk Score May Help Predict CV Events in Stable CHD
Risk score performed better than refit Framingham for predicting cardiovascular events
Dropping Troponin Test May Up Number of Donor Hearts Available
Results of test don't seem to alter survival rates, even five years after transplant
Statins Could Reduce Risk of Infection in Stroke Patients
Meds may have anti-inflammatory properties that help the body respond to infection
Daily Steps in Children With T1DM Tied to Early Atherosclerosis
Increase of 1,000 steps per day linked to decrease in mean/maximum aortic IMT
CDC: Alternative Medicine a Booming Business in U.S.
More than $30 billion paid out-of-pocket for acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic care, supplements
