Cardiology
From the Journals
Universal CVD Risk Prediction Model Shows Good Performance
A set of universal predictors, including traditional risk factors and cardiac biomarkers, provided an estimate risk in patients with and without...
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Salt Substitute Reduces Risk for New Hypertension
Compared with regular salt, use of a salt substitute averted new onset hypertension, study says.
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Spinal Cord Injury Tied to Greater Risk for Heart Disease
Patients with spinal cord injuries had higher risk for MI, HF, and AF, suggests study.
Commentary
New Guidelines: Brain Death Is Equal to Heart Death, Says Ethicist
Doctor new guidelines that may help to clarify the ongoing medical ethics debate on brain death.
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Even Moderate Exposure to Radon Tied to Increased Stroke Risk
Postmenopausal women exposed to high levels of radon had 14% higher stroke risk, according to study.
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Near-Death Experiences During CPR: An Impetus for Better Care
Brain activity continues for up to an hour, making CPR critical, according to research.
From the Journals
Weight Loss Surgery Yields Long-Term BP Control in Obesity
After 5 years, bariatric surgery, in addition to lowering BMI, maintained blood pressure with fewer medications vs BP medication alone, final data...
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Two-Step Screening Uncovers Heart Failure Risk in Diabetes
The risk for incident heart failure was 3.0- to 3.6-fold higher in the high- vs low-risk group identified using a two-step screening approach.
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Review Finds No Short-term MACE, VTE risk with JAK Inhibitors For Dermatoses
Meta-analysis suggests short-term use does not increase cardiovascular or thrombotic risk in people being treated for dermatological conditions....
Pearl of the Month
Guidelines Aren’t For Everybody
Always consider the risks of polypharmacy when considering therapies for your elderly patients.
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Hypertension Before 35 Tied to Triple Stroke Risk in Midlife
Hypertension in young Black women may be linked to increased stroke risk, study says.