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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.
Varenicline increases smoking cessation rates in patients with CVD
Alan Ehrlich, MD May 11, 2010
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.
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.
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