Troponin T Predicts Cardio Events in T2DM Patients With Stable IHD
Risk of death from cardiovascular causes, myocardial infarction, stroke up with abnormal troponin T
Diastolic Dysfunction Common After Anthracycline Chemo
BMI and age independently linked to diastolic dysfunction after anthracycline chemotherapy
HAC Reduction Program Penalty Kicks in for FY2015
Concerns relating to program include overlap between two measures used to calculate HAC score
Guideline-Based Protocol Ups Adherence to VTE Prophylaxis
Significantly more patients receive VTE prophylaxis after implementation of guideline-based protocol
Testosterone Doesn’t Spur Atherosclerosis in Older Men
No impact on rate of change of intima-media thickness, coronary artery calcium score
Continuous Exercise Training After MI Beneficial in Mice
Continuous exercise training before and after MI linked to improved adverse LV remodeling
Calculated LDL-C Varies at Lower Values of Measured LDL-C
For calculated LDL-C of 30 mg/dL, 95 percent confidence interval was 24 to 60 mg/dL
In-Person Staff Meetings Are Valuable for Health Care Teams
Tips include having frequent meetings which last 20 to 30 minutes and follow an agenda
One-Third of People Believe Alcohol Is Heart-Healthy
Those perceiving alcohol as heart-healthy drink substantially more alcohol
Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions
Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
