In a nutshell This study aimed to determine the timing of mortality and other non-fatal adverse events according to diabetic status and type of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). It was found that the type of ACS but not the diabetic status determines the timing of fatal and non-fatal adverse events. Some background Patients with diabetes mellitus...
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According to the movies, a heart attack is dramatic and obvious. Pain in the left arm and severe chest pain tells you it’s time to call 911. But the reality can be quite different. Nausea can be a symptom in both men and women. Shortness of breath, without doing anything, is a sign. Women may experience dizziness, feel pain in their upper back, or...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of vitamin D levels on mortality rates in patients who have survived a heart attack. The authors concluded that overly low or high levels of vitamin D significantly increased the risk of mortality in patients who have survived a heart attack. Some background When a coronary artery (the blood vessels...
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How does stress affect the body? Newly published research may provide clues to the impact of emotional stress on different parts of the body. In their study, the researchers wanted to learn if there was a connection between a specific part of the brain, called the amygdala, and cardiovascular health. The Amygdala There are actually two amygdalae, one on...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the risk of bleeding in patients with diabetes following a coronary intervention and treatment with dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT). The authors concluded that patients with diabetes had a lower risk of bleeding while receiving DAPT compared to patients without diabetes. Some background Coronary artery disease...
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In a nutshell This paper examined the long-term prognoses of small vessel disease (when the walls of the small arteries in the heart are damaged) and vasospastic disease (contraction of blood vessel). Researchers concluded that both conditions significantly increased mortality risks and the risk of a heart attack. Some background A coronary...
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In a nutshell This paper by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association provides recommendation on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). Some background Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is a treatment for coronary heart disease involving the use of two antiplatelet (blood thinning) drugs. This is usually given...
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Holly Clegg shares another of her delicious recipes for the holidays. Here’s one from Eating well to Fight Arthritis (inflammation recipe) called Stuffed Bell Pepper Bake To Fight Inflammation. Anti-Inflammatory Foods What’s the big deal about anti-inflammatory foods? Certain foods can actually help ease arthritis symptoms. Chronic, or...
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In a nutshell This paper studied the need for a repeat procedure after a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in elderly patients. The authors developed a model to predict the risk of a repeat procedure following a failed PCI. Some background Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a procedure done to improve blood supply to the heart. PCI...
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In a nutshell This paper studied whether heavy physical exertion and emotional upset or anger could trigger a heart attack. Authors reported that these factors were associated with an increased risk of a heart attack. Some background Heavy physical exertion can be a temporary strain on the heart. Anger or emotional upset can also increase blood...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This paper studied what the optimal medical therapy after a percutaneous coronary intervention should be. Researchers concluded that dual therapy was associated with lower bleeding rates compared to triple therapy. Some background A percutaneous coronary intervention is a non-surgical procedure done to improve blood flow to the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This paper studied whether markers of inflammation are risk factors for heart failure in patients with coronary artery disease. Authors concluded that inflammation markers were significantly associated with heart failure. Some background Coronary artery disease occurs when the blood vessels supplying the heart become hardened...
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