Cardiovascular Disease

Early menopause doubles CVD risk

August 01, 2010

Women who underwent early menopause carried more than twice the risk for MI, resuscitated cardiac arrest, definite angina, probable angina, stroke, stroke death, coronary heart disease death, or other atherosclerotic/CVD death.
 

Benefits of tight glucose control might not be worth risks

July 23, 2010

Benefits must be weighed against increases in total and cardiovascular-related mortality, increased weight gain, and severe hypoglycemia
 

Tighter aspirin recs for diabetics

July 01, 2010

Aspirin modestly reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with diabetes.
 

Continuing clopidogrel plus aspirin beyond 12 months after stenting no more effective for cardiovascular outcomes 
than aspirin alone

July 01, 2010

Guidelines recommend dual-antiplatelet therapy for at least one year following placement of a drug-eluting stent.
 
 

The versatile soybean: Beyond tofu

Sherril Sego, FNP-C, DNP April 01, 2010

Soy products have been the subject of a great deal of medical research, most notably in the areas of cardiovascular health, endocrinology, and oncology.
 

Keep using statins despite diabetes risk

April 01, 2010

Clinical practice in patients with moderate or high cardiovascular risk or existing cardiovascular disease should not change.
 

A warning about statins during pregnancy

March 22, 2010

Be extremely cautious prescribing any statin for a young woman during childbearing years.
 

Are LDL goals permanent?

March 22, 2010

Does a single Framingham Risk score >20% permanently establish the LDL goal at 100?
 

Nitrates or ACE inhibitors within 24 hours of acute MI reduce 10-Day mortality 


March 01, 2010

Neither beta blockers nor calcium channel blockers given during the first 24 hours were found to reduce all-cause mortality.
 

Treat complete heart risk

March 01, 2010

Tailoring treatment to individual heart attack risk was more effective in preventing heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death than strategies to lower cholesterol.
 

Statin approved for primary CVD prevention

February 09, 2010

FDA approval was based on the JUPITER study, which evaluated Crestor in a previously unstudied population.
 

Grape seed beneficial in fight against cancer and heart disease

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP. January 29, 2010

Considering the health benefits of drinking red wine, it's not surprising to learn that grape seeds may contain significant levels of antioxidants.
 

Sit-and-reach test yields clues to heart health

January 27, 2010

Results support the hypothesis that a less flexible body indicates arterial stiffening, especially in middle-aged and older adults.
 

Lowering CVD risk among pediatric patients

Carl Sherman January 04, 2010

In the future, more and more children with cardiac risk factors, such as obesity and diabetes, will be treated in the primary-care setting.
 

Statin therapy initiated in a man with hepatitis C and elevated cholesterol

Debbie A Friedrich, MS, ARNP, FNP-BC September 28, 2009

Given a family history of cardiovascular disease, the patient became concerned after an employee health screening.
 

Olive oil

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP August 31, 2009

The benefits of olive oil go beyond its well-deserved reputation for lowering cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
 
 

Red yeast rice

August 13, 2009

Red yeast rice is being hailed as a natural cholesterol-lowering agent. Perhaps more significant is its apparent anti-inflammatory action.
 

Health problems linked with state of the gums

August 12, 2009

The relationship between dental and medical health has been spotlighted in several recent research- and policy-oriented developments.
 

Chest pain mistaken as bronchitis

David S. Starr, MD, JD July 23, 2009

A woman's coronary disease is overlooked due in part to her history of phantom symptoms.
 

Is every heart attack foreseeable?

Ann W. Latner, JD July 07, 2009

The ECG and stress test were normal, so a pair of clinicians saw no reason to order emergency care.
 
 

Glucose control and cardiovascular disease

May 14, 2009

Is it more important to control fasting blood glucose levels or postprandial spikes?
 
 

Algorithm identifies risk for chronic kidney disease

April 17, 2009

A new algorithm helps predict which patients who have currently healthy kidneys are most likely to develop chronic kidney disease within a decade.
 

Cocoa aids cardiovascular health

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP April 17, 2009

Consumed in moderation, the right type of chocolate may do more than satisfy a craving--it can also improve cerebral blood flow and lower blood pressure.
 

Perioperative beta blockers reduce rate of nonfatal MI

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH April 10, 2009

But increase stroke and may increase mortality
 

Trio of findings challenge Framingham tool

April 08, 2009

Three recent studies indicate that the Framingham risk score goes only so far as a predictor of cardiovascular problems.
 

The links between oral and systemic health

Jeffrey Astroth, DDS, MSPH February 26, 2009

While research into specific cause-and-effect relationships continues, there are still plenty of reasons to encourage patients to take care of their mouth.
 

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