Cardiology
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Insomnia symptoms increase likelihood of stroke and heart disease
A positive dose-response relationship exists between the number of insomnia symptoms and the risk of cardiocerebral vascular disease, according to...
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Cardiometabolic risk burden is high in under-50s with type 2 diabetes
BARCELONA – Younger people with type 2 diabetes need a more focused treatment strategy, irrespective of cardiometabolic risk.
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Adverse childhood experiences increase the risk of poor long-term health
Reducing exposure to these events could decrease cases of heart disease, respiratory disease, and depression by millions, a CDC report says.
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More evidence that statins reduce HCC risk
SAN ANTONIO – Largest-ever meta-analysis shows 43% relative risk reduction in HCC.
Applied Evidence
How to use type 2 diabetes meds to lower CV disease risk
The challenge: Translate evidence from cardiovascular outcomes trials of newer antidiabetic agents into a targeted management strategy.
From The Archives (1974-1999)
Management of the Patient with Uncomplicated Hypertension: An Update
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Closing the missing link between childhood risk factors and adult cardiovascular outcomes
PARIS – Prescient childhood cohort studies launched in the 1970s are paying off.
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Children with single ventricle CHD at risk for behavioral, emotional problems
NEW ORLEANS – Patient disease-related stress had the strongest association with externalizing problems, and worse social determinants of health...
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Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index predicts long-term outcomes in PAD
PARIS –
From the Journals
One third of CVD disease in black adults linked to hypertension
A large analysis suggests intervention throughout all ages could have substantial impact.
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Patients frequently drive too soon after ICD implantation
Many patients didn’t recall ever receiving instruction about when to drive again.