Influenza may precipitate cardiovascular disease, but influenza typically peaks in winter, coinciding with other triggers of myocardial infarction (MI) such as low air temperature, high wind velocity, low atmospheric pressure, and short sunshine duration.. Weekly laboratory-confirmed influenza case reports were obtained from the Public Health Agency of Sweden from 2009 to 2016 and merged with… Continue reading Association of acute myocardial #infarction with #influenza: A nationwide observational study
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Statin adherence and risk of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality among dyslipidemia patients: A time-dependent analysis
Results have been mixed and uncertainty still remains regarding the impact of statin adherence on premature deaths. Thus, we investigated the association between statin adherence and risks of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality among dyslipidemia patients in South Korea.. We used data from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) National Sample Cohort for the years… Continue reading Statin adherence and risk of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality among dyslipidemia patients: A time-dependent analysis
Outcomes of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients Recently Recovered From Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to cause considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. Case reports of hospitalized patients suggest that COVID-19 prominently affects the cardiovascular system, but the overall impact remains unknown. ..Of the 100 included patients, 53 (53%) were male, and the median (interquartile range [IQR]) age was 49 (45-53) years. The median (IQR) time… Continue reading Outcomes of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients Recently Recovered From Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Association of Hepatic #Steatosis with Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Independent of #Coronary Artery Disease
Hepatic steatosis has been associated with increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) but it is not clear whether steatosis is independently associated with risk of MACE. We investigated whether steatosis is associated with risk of MACE independently of the presence and extent of baseline coronary artery disease, assessed by comprehensive contrast-enhanced computed tomography… Continue reading Association of Hepatic #Steatosis with Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Independent of #Coronary Artery Disease
Association Between Arterial #Stiffness, #Frailty and Fall-Related Injuries in Older Adults
..A cross-sectional study of a random sample of older adults aged 60 years and older was conducted. Main study parameters: arterial stiffness was measured by the determining the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI); Frailty status was defined using a 7-item frailty screening scale, developed in Russia. This questionnaire included question about falls and fall-related injuries. Orthostatic… Continue reading Association Between Arterial #Stiffness, #Frailty and Fall-Related Injuries in Older Adults
Dietary intake of total, animal, and #plant #proteins and risk of all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
..32 prospective cohort studies were included in the systematic review and 31 in the meta-analysis. During the follow-up period of 3.5 to 32 years, 113 039 deaths (16 429 from cardiovascular disease and 22 303 from cancer) occurred among 715 128 participants. Intake of total protein was associated with a lower risk of all cause mortality (pooled effect size… Continue reading Dietary intake of total, animal, and #plant #proteins and risk of all cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Predictors of Mortality in Patients with Chronic Heart #Failure: Is #Hyponatremia a Useful Clinical Biomarker?
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a global health burden. Despite advances in treatment, there remain well-recognised morbidity and mortality. Risk stratification requires the identification and validation of biomarkers, old and new. Hyponatremia has re-emerged as a prognostic marker in CHF patients.. ..Mean age of patients was 60.61 ± 12.63 (SD) years; 65.1% were males, and… Continue reading Predictors of Mortality in Patients with Chronic Heart #Failure: Is #Hyponatremia a Useful Clinical Biomarker?
Age- and Weight-Adapted Dose of #Prasugrel Versus Standard Dose of #Ticagrelor in Patients With Acute #Coronary Syndromes
The efficacy and safety of a reduced dose of prasugrel versus a standard dose of ticagrelor in elderly patients or those with a low body weight presenting with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are unknown.. ..The efficacy and safety of a reduced dose of prasugrel versus a standard dose of ticagrelor in elderly patients or… Continue reading Age- and Weight-Adapted Dose of #Prasugrel Versus Standard Dose of #Ticagrelor in Patients With Acute #Coronary Syndromes
Acute pulmonary #embolism in patients with obstructive #sleep apnea: frequency, hospital outcomes, and recurrence
The objectives of this study were to assess the effect of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on the risk of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), hospital outcomes including mortality, and PE recurrence.. ..Of 25,038 patients, 3,184 (13%) had OSA and 283 (1.1%) experienced PE. Frequency of PE in patients with and without OSA was 2.4% versus 0.9%… Continue reading Acute pulmonary #embolism in patients with obstructive #sleep apnea: frequency, hospital outcomes, and recurrence
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