Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease
Arterial Stiffness Increased Within Year of Final Menstrual Period
Annual percentage change in carotid-femoral pulse-wave velocity significantly greater within year of FMP
Troponin Testing May Be Overused in Geriatric Patients
Findings show high false-positive rate in elderly with nonspecific complaints in the emergency department
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Down in Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Risk for coronary artery disease significantly decreased for survivors with diagnosis in 80s, 90s versus 70s
Tea Drinking Linked to Reduced Risk for Atherosclerotic CVD
Risks for atherosclerotic CVD incidence and mortality, all-cause mortality lower in habitual tea drinkers
Low Cardiac Troponin Levels Cannot Safely Rule Out Ischemia
Very low hs-cTn levels do not safely exclude inducible myocardial ischemia in those with symptomatic CAD
APO(a)-LRX Found to Reduce Lipoprotein(a) Levels
Dose-dependent reduction found in patients with elevated lipoprotein(a) levels, cardiovascular disease
High Lipoprotein(a) Is Risk Factor for CVD in Type 1 Diabetes
Lp(a) significant risk factor for macrovascular disease, albuminuria, calcified aortic valve disease
Magnesium Inversely Linked to Risk for Coronary Heart Disease
Increase in dietary magnesium associated with reduced risk for fatal CHD in postmenopausal women
Many Patients Overestimate the Benefits of PCI
Study of the informed consent process reveals 60 percent of patients mistakenly believe PCI is curative
T1DM May Up Progression of CAC During Menopausal Transition
Findings seen for progression of coronary artery calcium independent of other cardiovascular risk factors
