Tag: HEAH
Acute Normovolemic Hemodilution Cuts Transfusions During Heart Surgery
The blood-saving method remains underused in the United States but could save resources, the authors say
hsCRP Can ID Cardiovascular Risk in Women Without Modifiable Risk Factors
High levels of hsCRP indicates risk in women without any of the four standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors
Use of AI Can Help Identify Coronary Thin-Cap Fibroatheromas
Significant association seen for AI-TCFA with primary outcome of composite of any-cause death, nonfatal MI, unplanned revascularization at two years
Cocoa Extract Supplementation Does Not Reduce Hypertension Risk
In subgroup analyses, significant reduction in incidence of hypertension seen among those with baseline systolic BP <120 mm Hg
Spironolactone Does Not Reduce Risk for Cardiovascular Morbidity, Mortality in Patients on Dialysis
No reduction seen in the composite outcome of cardiovascular mortality, hospitalization due to heart failure
Shared, Sex-Specific Body Fat Patterns Linked to Cardiovascular Aging
In both sexes, visceral adipose tissue volume, muscle adipose tissue infiltration, liver fat fraction were strongest predictors of CV age
Elevated Circulating Trimethylamine N-Oxide Levels Linked to AAA Risk, Growth Rate
Elevated circulating trimethylamine N-oxide also linked to recommended surgical intervention for abdominal aortic aneurysms
Incidence of Hemodynamic Valve Deterioration 6.2 Percent After TAVI
Patients with HVD at one year after TAVI were significantly younger and more likely to have smaller aortic annuli
Seniors With Certain Cardiovascular Diseases Saw Life’s Essential 8 Scores Decline 2013 to 2018
Significant declines in mean Life's Essential 8 scores seen in those with hypertension, stroke, and heart failure
Ivabradine Aids Symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Patients with POTS treated with ivabradine have better heart-rate control when standing