Young patients, women unaware of modifiable cardiac risk factors
Both women and young patients are often unaware that they have modifiable cardiac risk factors.
Myocardial Infarction
Americans experience high rates of undetected myocardial infarctions
A staggering number of Americans suffer silent myocardial infarctions, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Low doses of beta-blockers effective for survival after heart attack
In a clinical trial, researchers found that patients who received a lower dose of beta-blockers demonstrated decreases in mortality as high as 25%.
Benefits of quitting smoking after an MI
Smokers who quit within a year after acute myocardial infarction had intermediate levels of chest pain and mental health that were similar to those who had never smoked.
Routine admission may not be beneficial for adults with chest pain
Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers say.
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.
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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