In a nutshell This study used an evidence-based approach to recommend treatment guidelines, goals and medications in the management of hypertension in adults. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the most important preventable contributors to disease and death. It can lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack),...
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In a nutshell This study examined quality of life among coronary artery disease patients and the association between quality of life and cardiovascular risk. Some background Coronary artery disease patients are likely to suffer from impaired quality of life due to both functional and psychological limitations. The main objective of this study was...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effects of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) on long term mortality and morbidity in patients with three-vessel coronary artery disease. Some background Coronary artery disease, characterized by narrowing of the arteries and disrupted blood supply to the heart...
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In a nutshell This study examined the efficiency of statins in preventing strokes among high-risk patients. Some background Cardiovascular conditions such as coronary artery disease or high blood pressure put patients at an increased risk for various vascular events such as strokes and heart attacks. Cholesterol is known to play a major role in...
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In a nutshell This study compares the effectiveness of zotarolimus-eluting stents and sirolimus-eluting stents for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary revascularization. Some background Coronary artery disease is often treated by the insertion of stents (small wire mesh tubes) into clogged and narrowed arteries in order to maintain normal...
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Being an Empowered Patient Your doctor relies on medical research, her own training, and years of experience to make medical decisions. As a patient, it is your right to be as informed as possible. Medivizor has a vast array of research that can be sent directly to your email box based on the diagnoses you have. Here is a short description of a research...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effects of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) on long term mortality and morbidity in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease. Some background Coronary artery disease, characterized by narrowing of the arteries and disrupted blood supply to the heart...
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Smoking and Tobacco Products Sales in the News According to a review of the history of tobacco control in the US, by the CDC, the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) in 1950, provided the first evidential link of smoking to cancers and other diseases. It took 40 years for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)...
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SCAD Heart At age 38, after the birth of her second son, Katherine K. Leon had a heart attack. Atypical? Indeed. This young, physically fit woman had no risk factors associated with heart disease. She had a SCAD heart attack. A Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, SCAD is an extremely serious and often fatal condition. Here’s what happens. Coronary...
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In a nutshell This study compared the effects of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and standard medical therapy among patients with stable coronary artery disease. Some background Coronary artery disease, characterized by narrowing of the arteries and disrupted blood supply to the heart muscle, is a leading cause of death worldwide....
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) levels on cardiovascular events and mortality among patients with stable coronary artery disease. Some background High-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), also referred to as the "good cholesterol", is known to be an opposing factor to...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article investigated the association between major depression and the development of ischemic heart disease. Some background It has been established that major depression is often related to ischemic heart disease. However, there is still a need to clarify the potential role of depression as an independent risk factor for...
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