Young patients, women unaware of modifiable cardiac risk factors
Both women and young patients are often unaware that they have modifiable cardiac risk factors.
Both women and young patients are often unaware that they have modifiable cardiac risk factors.
A staggering number of Americans suffer silent myocardial infarctions, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
In a clinical trial, researchers found that patients who received a lower dose of beta-blockers demonstrated decreases in mortality as high as 25%.
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.
Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers say.
The enalapril-folic acid group had reduced risk of first ischemic stroke and composite cardiovascular events consisting of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, and stroke.
Coronary heart disease coupled with depression and stress significantly increases the risk for heart attack and death.
Younger patients received either incorrect or no information regarding sexual activity after an acute myocardial infarction.
Although data suggests low-dose aspirin offers similar results without the risk of bleeding, high-dose aspirin is still more commonly prescribed.
Clinicians should be aware of gender differences in symptom presentation when caring for patients with heart attack.