Enalapril plus folic acid linked to reduced stroke risk
The enalapril-folic acid group had reduced risk of first ischemic stroke and composite cardiovascular events consisting of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke.
Myocardial Infarction
Stress, depression up heart attack, mortality risk in heart disease
Coronary heart disease coupled with depression and stress significantly increases the risk for heart attack and death.
Acute myocardial infarction patients not receiving sexual counseling
Younger patients received either incorrect or no information regarding sexual activity after an acute myocardial infarction.
High-dose aspirin still prescribed after myocardial infarction
Although data suggests low-dose aspirin offers similar results without the risk of bleeding, high-dose aspirin is still more commonly prescribed.
Mortality higher among women with MI and no chest pain
Clinicians should be aware of gender differences in symptom presentation when caring for patients with heart attack.
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