Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease
Polygenic Risk Score May Predict Sudden Death in Some CAD Patients
High GPSCAD may predict sudden and/or arrhythmic death in patients with coronary artery disease without severe systolic dysfunction
Guidance Developed for Addressing Use of Nonstatin Therapies
Expert consensus decision pathway developed for patients currently taking statins and needing additional treatment
Video Motion Analysis Can Help ID Carotid Artery Stenosis
Video motion analysis of a short video clip of the neck recorded with a smartphone could be used to screen for carotid artery stenosis
Nordic Walking Ups Functional Capacity in CHD Patients
Increase in functional capacity greater with Nordic walking compared to other forms of cardiac rehab exercise
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Higher With COPD
However, emphysema score, lung function, exacerbation frequency, and hypoxemia do not predict coronary stenosis or calcium score >100
Aspirin Use Not Tied to Clinical Outcomes in Nonobstructive CAD
Statin use linked to reduced risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in individuals with nonobstructive coronary artery disease
Insomnia Linked to Recurrent MACE in Coronary Heart Disease
Association remained significant after adjustment for major coronary risk factors, comorbidity, anxiety and depression symptoms
Avocado Intake Linked to Lower Risk for CVD, Coronary Heart Disease
Replacing animal products such as butter, cheese, eggs, processed meat with avocado linked to lower risk for CVD events
Light Alcohol Intake May Not Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease
Heavy consumption tied to exponential increases of cardiovascular disease risk
Breast Arterial Calcification on Mammography Tied to CVD Risk
The presence of breast arterial calcification on routine mammography in postmenopausal women may indicate increased cardiovascular risk
