Role of Pathogenic Variants in Arrhythmia Genes Unclear
Putatively pathogenic genetic variants not linked to abnormal phenotype in unselected population
Considerable Subclinical Cardiac Disease in Childhood CA Survivors
Exposure to anthracycline and heart radiation tied to higher odds
Statins May Reduce CVD Risks Linked to Sleep Apnea
But more study is needed, researchers say
Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact
Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
ASCO: Aspirin Use Linked to Lower Risk of Lethal Prostate CA
Risk of prostate cancer mortality reduced with regular aspirin use after diagnosis
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, ACEIs Deemed Equally Effective
Research challenges previous findings that suggest ACE inhibitors have greater benefits
Hawaii Becomes First State to Raise Smoking Age to 21
Lawmakers hope age hike will make it more difficult for adolescents to start the habit
Tx Delay Impacts Microvascular Reperfusion in STEMI
Symptom onset-to-balloon time linked to absent microvascular perfusion, STR <30 percent
December 2015 Briefing – Cardiology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Cardiology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Regional System of Care May Improve Outcomes for TAVR
Excellent outcomes for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement