Tag: MORT
ECG-Based Algorithm Predicts Long-Term Survival After Cardiac Surgery
Findings seen among patients with left ventricular ejection fraction >35 percent undergoing valve and/or coronary bypass surgery
Severe Mental Illness Tied to Poorer COVID-19 Outcomes
Findings seen for COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and mortality
Regular Physical Activity Can Help Cut Pneumonia Risk
The most physically active groups in the general population had lower risk for incident pneumonia and pneumonia-related mortality
Risk of Stillbirth Up for Pregnant People With Sickle Cell Trait
In fully adjusted model, increased risk of stillbirth also seen for those with sickle cell disease, multiple gestations
Seafood Consumption, Mercury Exposure Not Tied to Mortality
Seafood consumption, low-to-moderate environmental mercury exposure not linked to all-cause, cardiovascular-related mortality in U.S. adults
Most Immunosuppressive Meds Not Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Except for rituximab, no increased risk seen for in-hospital death or mechanical ventilation for those on long-term immunosuppressive therapy
Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation Up After Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Breast cancer stage strongly linked to development of AF; new-onset AF after breast cancer diagnosis linked to increased cardiovascular mortality
COVID-19 Positivity Lower for Some With Psychiatric Disorders
Patients with schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders have increased odds of COVID-19 mortality
Sacubitril-Valsartan Does Not Cut Risk for Death, Heart Failure After MI
Sacubitril-valsartan not linked to reduced incidence of death from cardiovascular causes or incident heart failure versus ramipril
Risk for Stillbirth Elevated for Deliveries With COVID-19
Adjusted relative risk for stillbirth higher in deliveries with COVID-19 in pre-delta and delta periods, with stronger link during delta period
