Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA
Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
Higher HDL-C Linked to Cardiac Risk With LDL-C <2.0 mmol/L
Increased risk for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality for patients with type 2 diabetes
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Cancer Risk in Women
Women with new-onset AF show elevated cancer risk beyond one year of AF diagnosis
Renal Function Decline Linked to Major Adverse CV Events
Renal function decline is independent factor for cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes
Telomere Length Not Significantly Associated With Atherosclerosis
LTL, abundance of short telomeres are not independent determinants of atherosclerosis
Study Upholds Link Between Air Pollution and Higher CVD Risk
Three months of exposure associated with higher cholesterol levels, especially for those with diabetes
Heart Failure Risk Up Significantly After First Myocardial Infarction
One in four MI survivors develop heart failure within four years
Similar Costs for CTA, Functional Diagnostic Testing in CAD
Similar costs for patients in computed tomographic angiography, functional testing arms of PROMISE
Blood Pressure Variability Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline
Older adults with wide variations were more likely to show deterioration in cognitive abilities
Health Coaches Can Help Increase Patient Engagement
In Asian community health center patients understand their treatment and are actively engaged