Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack
History of CABG Linked to Reperfusion Delays in STEMI
Patients with previous CABG have lower likelihood of door-to-balloon time of ≤90 minutes
Risk of Second Event High for Young Women After MI, Stroke
Odds of another event and mortality are significantly increased, researchers say
AHA: Women More Often Receive Suboptimal Post-MI Care
This could explain gender gap in survival, researchers say
AHA: Many Americans Experiencing Unrecognized MIs
Evidence of myocardial scarring often appearing on scans, even if no attack was reported
Part D Enrollment Doesn’t Improve Outcomes After AMI
Half of AMI patients enrolled in Part D by hospital discharge; outcomes no better than non-enrollees
EHR Use Ups Some Outcomes After Myocardial Infarction
Less frequent heparin dosing and greater adherence to guideline-recommended care
Knee, Hip Arthroplasty Tied to Increased Short-Term MI Risk
Increased risk of myocardial infarction in first post-op month; but not during overall follow-up
Longer QRS Duration Predicts Cardiac Death, Heart Attack
Findings in patients with known, suspected coronary artery disease
Young Women Less Likely Than Men to Start Meds After AMI
Most myocardial infarction survivors of both genders do not adhere to correct treatment for full year
Troponin Cut-Off Could Help Reduce Admissions, Costs
Could rule out MI for two-thirds of patients evaluated in emergency department
