Even Slightly Elevated BP May Pose Problems for Young Adults
Treatment should begin early to prevent cardiac dysfunction, researchers say
Low Rate of ICD Implantation in Elderly, Despite Good Results
Age alone should not be a barrier, researchers say
Variability Identified in Bridging Practices Among Pharmacists
In some scenarios, significant differences with varying levels of experience, residency training
Visit-to-Visit SBP Variability Not Linked to Major Cardiac Events
Findings in hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease
VA/DoD Release Guidelines for Dyslipidemia Management
Key features include elimination of treatment targets, additional testing only when rationale clear
FDA Approves New Antiplatelet Drug for Patients Undergoing PCI
Kengreal prevents blood platelets from accumulating during percutaneous coronary intervention
Smartphones Can Interfere With Cardiac Devices
Risk is low; however, patients are advised to keep phones away from chest pockets
Subclinical Hypothyroidism Ups DM Risk Only With Statin Use
No increased risk for patients with hypothyroidism treated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy
Minimal Yield Seen for Routine Noninvasive Testing for CAD
Low yield among patients presenting with acute chest pain and low clinical risk
Medical Identity Theft Incidents Increasing
Increase of 21.7 percent in incidents since last report; theft is costly to consumers
