More Evidence That Air Pollution Raises Blood Pressure
Hypertension risk up for both short-term and long-term exposure
Flu Vaccine Can Help Keep Heart Failure Patients Out of Hospital
Vaccination tied with lower risk of hospitalization for cardiovascular diseases, respiratory infections
CVD Risk Appears to Be Increased in Women With Migraine
Researchers say it should be considered independent risk factor for future cardiovascular events
FDA Urges Food Manufacturers to Reduce Sodium in Their Products
Agency sets short- and long-term goals in effort to cut Americans' risk of hypertension, CVD, stroke
May 2016 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for May 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Vigilance Urged for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Heparin should be terminated on suspicion of HIT; alternative anticoagulants recommended
AHRQ Communication Toolkit Can Help After Patient Harm Occurs
Toolkit helps patients, families, clinicians, and administrators discuss what happened
![A decision tool (dual antiplatelet therapy [DAPT] score) improves risk prediction for continued DAPT beyond assessment of myocardial infarction history](https://www.ehealth-news.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/heart0331.jpeg "DAPT Score Improves Risk Prediction of Continued DAPT")
DAPT Score Improves Risk Prediction of Continued DAPT
Score improves prediction of benefit and harm for continued DAPT therapy beyond MI history alone
Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence
Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
HMI Impulses From Ultrasound Transducer Beneficial in STEMI
Prevention of microvascular obstruction with high mechanical index impulses plus PCI
