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6.7 Percent of U.S. Adults Cannot Use Automatic BP Devices Due to Arm Size
Findings seen for 10 most popular over-the-counter devices sold on Amazon
Pulmonary Vein Isolation Yields Reduction in A-Fib Burden
Significant and clinically important reduction in a-fib burden seen at six months for patients with symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent a-fib
High Insulin Levels Genetically Linked to Lower Lipoprotein(a)
Authors say inverse association may be explained by hyperinsulinemia
Lower Potassium Threshold After CABG Safe for A-Fib Prevention
In addition to no difference in patient outcomes with lower threshold, the authors say relaxed potassium control is cost-saving
Urban Noise Exposure May Aid Prediction of Myocardial Infarction
Findings seen in patients 50 years and younger with fewer traditional risk factors
Interleukin-6 May Boost Prediction of Obesity-Related Cancers
Findings seen among patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes
Inflammation, Cholesterol, Lipoprotein(a) Predict 30-Year Cardiovascular Outcomes in Women
Authors say findings call for primary prevention strategies to extend beyond traditional 10-year estimates
Recreational Drug Use Tied to Repeat Cardiovascular Events
Findings seen for repeat events within one year of discharge from intensive cardiac care unit
High, Long-Term Consumption of Caffeine May Pose Cardiovascular Risk
Impaired recovery of heart rate and blood pressure following physical exertion seen in healthy adults
Factory Noise Tied to Higher Blood Pressure in Workers
Higher odds seen for long-term exposure to high decibels
