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Cardiovascular Disease

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.

Concomitant proton-pump inhibitors and clopidogrel associated with adverse cardiovascular events

Alan Ehrlich, MD August 13, 2009

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.

Hair loss as a side effect of statins?

June 05, 2009

Glucose control and cardiovascular disease

May 14, 2009

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

Preoperative workups in patients with MI or renal failure

April 17, 2009

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.

Who should have carotid ultrasound?

February 25, 2009

More and more offices are performing their own carotid ultrasounds. In light of recent guidelines published by...

Rosuvastatin lowers mortality and cardiovascular events in patients with high CRP, normal cholesterol

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH February 18, 2009

Anxiety and cardiac disorders

February 16, 2009

I have read that anxiety can be an early symptom of cardiac disorders. What screening tests would help clinicians detect...

Anticoagulation in Cardiomyopathy?

February 13, 2009

Is there a role for anticoagulation in a patient who has nonischemic cardiomyopathy with...

CRP vs. LDL as a stroke predictor

December 23, 2008

New AAP recommendations for childhood lipid screening

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH December 22, 2008

The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a clinical report on lipid screening and cardiovascular health in childhood, which replaces the 1998 policy statement on cholesterol in childhood.

Fibrate used in combination with statin approved

December 16, 2008

The FDA has approved Trilipix (fenofibric acid), a delayed-release capsule for use along with diet to treat dyslipidemia. Trilipix is the first fibrate to be approved for use in combination with a statin.

Flaxseed

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP December 10, 2008

High in essential fatty acids, flaxseed—as well as meal and oil derived from it—are touted as effective agents to lower LDL and reduce cardiovascular (CV) risks.