USPSTF Issues Recommendations on Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
These recommendations only apply to individuals who do not have a history of CVD and are not already taking daily aspirin.
Myocardial Infarction
Cognitive Impairment Prevalent Among Patients Hospitalized for Myocardial Infarction
A team of researchers sought to evaluate the incidence of and factors contributing to cognitive dysfunction among individuals having experienced myocardial infarction.
COVID-19 and Cardiogenic Shock
The authors describe how to diagnose and treat comorbid cardiogenic shock and COVID-19 in this case study.
USPSTF: Starting Aspirin in Patients 60 or Older for Primary CVD Prevention Not Recommended
Starting aspirin in patients 60 years or older to prevent a first heart attack or stroke is not recommended.
Hospital Team Creates Referral Protocol for Post-Myocardial Infarction Clinic
New referral protocol that incorporates AMI READMITS assessment tools improved the referral process for patients with type-1 myocardial infarction.
Erectile Dysfunction: Harbinger of Early Cardiovascular Disease
Comanagement of cardiovascular disease risk factors through exercise and weight loss can improve erectile function.
Do Women Have a Lower Normal Blood Pressure Range Than Men?
Women are at increased risk for heart failure, myocardial infarction, and stroke at lower levels of systolic blood pressure than men.
Green Tea Consumption Improves Prognosis for Stroke, MI Survivors
For stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) survivors, green tea consumption is associated with improved prognosis.
Women at Increased Risk for Heart Failure, Death After Myocardial Infarction
Women are at increased risk for heart failure and death after first-time myocardial infarction.
Cannabis Use Associated With Higher Rates of Recurrent AMI
Cannabis users were found to have higher rates of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and recurrent AMI compared with nonusers.
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