CDC: Heart Attack Awareness Improved Since 2008
However, only about 50% of adults knew all 5 common heart attack symptoms in 2017.
Myocardial Infarction
Peripheral Arterial Disease Diagnosis and Management Updates
A review of the 2016 American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology guidelines for management and diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease.
Pregnancy Losses Linked to Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Women with 5 or more live births at increased risk for coronary heart disease, hospitalized MI.
Younger Patients Account for Increasing Proportion of AMI
Increase especially great among women, who were less likely to receive guideline-based treatment.
Several Risk Factors More Strongly Linked to MI in Women
Blood pressure, smoking, type 1 and 2 diabetes linked to higher hazard ratios for women than men.
Some Weather Conditions Linked to Myocardial Infarction Risk
Certain weather conditions are associated with an increased risk for myocardial infarction.
High Risk for Readmission for Takotsubo Syndrome
Of TTS survivors, 11.9% readmitted within 30 days, with associated mortality of 3.5%.
2002 to 2014 Saw Hike in AMI Rate in Pregnancy, Puerperium
Rate of acute myocardial infarction one per 12,400 for those hospitalized during pregnancy, puerperium.
Case Study: Cardiovascular Complications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A 55-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease reports having some mild chest pain.
Study Finds Safe Alcohol Consumption Guidelines May Not Be Strict Enough
Among current drinkers without previous diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, the threshold for lowest risk of all-cause mortality is about 100 g of alcohol consumed per week.
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