CABG Underused in Diabetes With Multivessel Disease
PCI increasing, but CABG stable for patients presenting with non-ST-segment elevation MI
Complementary Medicine Use Up With Chronic Conditions
Adults with two or more conditions more likely to use complementary and alternative medicine
ASH: Studies Support Aggressive Treatment of HTN in Elderly
Latest findings from national trial show it lowers chances of heart failure, even in older adults
Cardiovascular MRI Stronger Predictor of MACE Than SPECT
In five-year follow-up study CMR is stronger predictor of major adverse cardiovascular events
Fall Risk Up With Initiation, Intensification of HTN Meds
Short-term fall risk up during 15 days after initiation, intensification of antihypertensive medication
ASH: LV Dysfunction Up With Moderate Alcohol Intake in HTN
Study finds inverse relationship between left ventricular diastolic function and alcohol intake
Pre-Op Gait Speed Indicates Mortality Risk Post Heart Surgery
Each 0.1-m/s decrease associated with an 11 percent relative increase in mortality
U.S. Stroke Hospitalizations Down Overall, but Rising for Some
Higher rates reported for younger adults, blacks
Excess Weight May Not Equal Early Mortality After All
BMI linked to lowest rate of all-cause early death up by more than three units since 1970s
PPI Exposure Accelerates Aging in Lab Endothelial Cells
Findings could help explain recent reports linking long-term use to adverse effect on cardiovascular health
