Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack
Lower Beta-Blocker Dose May Boost Survival After MI
Dosage should be tailored to the needs of individual patients, researchers say
Sexual Activity Doesn’t Seem to Trigger Repeat MI Events
Research shows it equals the level of physical exertion seen for a brisk walk
Non-O Blood Group Tied to Higher CAD, MI Risk
Findings based on meta-analysis involving 10 studies, nearly 175,000 people
Cardiovascular Risk Up After Knee, Hip Replacement
Odds highest in the month following the procedure
Smoking Cessation Boosts Mental Health, QOL After Heart Attack
Patients who stopped smoking also reported less angina
Reduced Executive Function May Mean Higher CVD Risk
May signal need for closer attention to cardiovascular risk management
Women, Blacks Fare Worse After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Disparities in care may be one reason for the differences, researchers say
IOM: Make CPR Mandatory High School Requirement
Increasing community CPR competence could boost cardiac arrest survival, panel says
Low Rate of ICD Implantation in Elderly, Despite Good Results
Age alone should not be a barrier, researchers say
Length of Lookback Period Important in Incident AMI Trends
However, lookback period length does not seem to influence results of trends in survival
