The association between body mass index (BMI) and clinical outcomes following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) remains controversial. Our objective was to investigate the relationship between BMI and AMI presentation, in-hospital clinical course and mortality in the contemporary era of AMI management. Methods: Patients, hospitalized for an AMI between October 2015 and December 2016, were … Continue reading The Relationship Between Body #Mass Index and In-Hospital #Mortality in the Contemporary Era of an Acute Myocardial #Infarction Management
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IMPORTANCE Steps per day is a meaningful metric for physical activity promotion in clinical andpopulation settings. To guide promotion strategies of step goals, it is important to understand theassociation of steps with clinical end points, including mortality. OBJECTIVE To estimate the association of steps per day with premature (age 41-65 years) all-causemortality among Black and … Continue reading #Steps per Day and All-Cause #Mortality in Middle-aged Adultsin the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study
Over 1 billion individuals worldwide experience some form of sleep apnoea, and this number is steadily rising. Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) can negatively influence one’s quality of life and potentially increase mortality risk. However, the association between OSA and mortality has not been reliably estimated. This meta-analysis estimates the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in … Continue reading Sudden death in individuals with obstructive sleep #apnoea: a systematic review and meta-analysis
To determine whether lower serum albumin in community-dwelling, older adults is associated with increased risk of hospitalization and death independent of pre-existing disease. DesignProspective cohort study of participants in the fifth visit of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study. Baseline data were collected from 2011 to 2013. Follow-up was available to December 31, 2017. … Continue reading Serum #albumin and risks of hospitalization and death: Findings from the #Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study
