Tag: MORT
ACC: 1999 to 2020 Saw National Decrease in Heart Attack-Related Deaths
Reduction also seen in racial disparities for heart attack deaths, although rates remain higher for African Americans
High Cardiovascular Health Tied to Longer Life Expectancy Free of Disease
For those with high cardiovascular health level, no significant difference seen in disease-free life expectancy based on socioeconomic status
24/7 Sobriety Monitoring Cuts Risk for Death in Half
Mortality rate within five years of drunk driving arrest lower for participants in a 24/7 alcohol monitoring program
ACC: Overly Restrictive Sodium Harmful in Heart Failure
Risk for in-hospital mortality increased for individuals with heart failure in low dietary sodium group versus usual care
Frailty Screening Initiative Beneficial Before Elective Surgery
Implementation of initiative associated with increased referrals for frail patients and reduced postoperative mortality
Genetic Diseases Associated With 41 Percent of Infant Deaths
Treatments that can improve outcomes were available for 30 percent of these genetic diseases
Targeted Therapies Seem Beneficial for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Myotoxicity
Myotoxicity-related fatality rate 3.4 percent after institution of screening coupled with active ventilation, treatment
Lower Mortality Seen for Patients Participating in Home-Based Cardiac Rehab
After adjustment for patient demographics and comorbid conditions, mortality remained lower for home-based cardiac rehab participants
Exercise Levels Linked to Lower Chronic Disease, Mortality Outcomes
15.7 percent of all premature deaths could be averted if all insufficiently active individuals achieved 8.75 mMET-hours/week
Disparities Persist in CVD Mortality, Despite Overall Decline
Mortality highest in rural counties and counties with higher percentage of Black residents