Study: Atrial fib hospitalizations, costs soar in U.S.
U.S. hospitalizations and costs of care for atrial fibrillation nearly doubled from 1998 to 2010, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s…
Cardiology
Study: Decreased sepsis mortality
A study published by Critical Care Medicine reports that in-hospital mortality rates for sepsis decreased from 47% between 1991 and 1995 to 29% between…
Study: Cooling temperature for therapeutic hypothermia
In unconscious patients who survived an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, cooling to 33 degrees C was no more beneficial than 36 degrees C, according to…
Four new guidelines from AHA, ACC
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released four guidelines related to preventing cardiovascular disease: cholesterol, obesity, lifestyle, assessment of…
Lowering BP prevents cardiovascular events in people with kidney disease
Lowering blood pressure (BP) is a highly effective and affordable way to prevent cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke among people with chronic…
Vagus nerve stimulation may reduce HF symptoms
A global, multicenter randomized clinical trial called INOVATE-HF (INcrease Of VAgal TonE in chronic Heart Failure) is investigating the safety and efficacy of an…
Acute traumatic coagulopathy: The latest intervention strategies
Our evolving understanding of how blood loss causes shock is changing trauma resuscitation methods.
Central lines: Recognizing, preventing, and troubleshooting complications
Central lines can save lives. But dangerous complications can occur unless caregivers know how to identify, prevent, and solve potential problems.
FDA expands access to artificial heart valve to inoperable patients
On Sept. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved revised labeling for the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV), making the device available…
A woman’s reproductive health: Clues to future heart disease?
Reproductive status, hormonal therapy, oral contraceptives, irregular menstrual cycles, and pregnancy complications may raise woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease.
Study: Faster hospital MI care has not reduced mortality
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, mortality rate for myocardial infarction (MI) didn’t significantly change between 2005 and 2009…
According to a study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes,
Patients with positive attitudes are more likely to exercise and live longer. Read more and read the study abstract.
Study: Atrial fib hospitalizations, costs soar in U.S.
U.S. hospitalizations and costs of care for atrial fibrillation nearly doubled from 1998 to 2010, according to research presented at the American…
Study: Decreased sepsis mortality
A study published by Critical Care Medicine reports that in-hospital mortality rates for sepsis decreased from 47% between 1991 and 1995 to…
Study: Cooling temperature for therapeutic hypothermia
In unconscious patients who survived an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, cooling to 33 degrees C was no more beneficial than 36 degrees C,…
Four new guidelines from AHA, ACC
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released four guidelines related to preventing cardiovascular disease: cholesterol, obesity, lifestyle,…
Lowering BP prevents cardiovascular events in people with kidney disease
Lowering blood pressure (BP) is a highly effective and affordable way to prevent cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke among people…
Vagus nerve stimulation may reduce HF symptoms
A global, multicenter randomized clinical trial called INOVATE-HF (INcrease Of VAgal TonE in chronic Heart Failure) is investigating the safety and efficacy…
Acute traumatic coagulopathy: The latest intervention strategies
Our evolving understanding of how blood loss causes shock is changing trauma resuscitation methods.
Central lines: Recognizing, preventing, and troubleshooting complications
Central lines can save lives. But dangerous complications can occur unless caregivers know how to identify, prevent, and solve potential problems.
FDA expands access to artificial heart valve to inoperable patients
On Sept. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved revised labeling for the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV), making the…
A woman’s reproductive health: Clues to future heart disease?
Reproductive status, hormonal therapy, oral contraceptives, irregular menstrual cycles, and pregnancy complications may raise woman’s risk of cardiovascular disease.
Study: Faster hospital MI care has not reduced mortality
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, mortality rate for myocardial infarction (MI) didn’t significantly change between 2005…
According to a study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes,
Patients with positive attitudes are more likely to exercise and live longer. Read more and read the study abstract.
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