A history of a heart attack-Yes, more than once Posts on Medivizor

Posted by Medivizor on Dec 26, 2020 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study looked at the effects of weight loss surgery for patients with severe obesity and a previous heart attack. It found that patients who had the surgery had a lower risk of heart attack, heart failure, or death. Some background Heart health and obesity are closely connected. Obesity promotes the build-up of fatty plaque and...

Posted by Medivizor on Mar 24, 2019 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell The purpose of this study was to see how good patients are at actually taking their medications properly after a heart attack. The study also looked at the relationship between taking them properly and further heart attacks and strokes. The main finding of the study was that taking these medications properly reduced the risk of death and...

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 25, 2019 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if there are risks associated with antidepressant (ATD) use after a heart attack (myocardial infarction, MI). They found that ATD use was associated with higher mortality (death) risk after MI.  Some background Myocardial infarction (MI) is the medical term for a heart attack. Antidepressants (ATDs) are used...

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 16, 2018 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated if thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are associated with a greater risk of death following a heart attack. They found that elevated TSH was associated with a greater risk of death following a heart attack. Some background Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland (in the...

Posted by Medivizor on May 8, 2017 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell The aim of this study was to assess the risk of recurrent myocardial infarction (MI), coronary heart disease (CHD) events and all-cause mortality in patients with statin intolerance. This study concluded that statin intolerance was associated with an increased risk for recurrent MI and CHD events but not all-cause mortality. Some...

Posted by Medivizor on Jul 18, 2016 in Coronary artery disease | 0 comments

In a nutshell This paper studied the effect of insomnia in patients after a sudden heart attack. It concluded that patients who had insomnia were more at risk of death from all causes 2 years after a heart attack than patients who did not have insomnia.  Some background Sleep is a time when the body recovers and rejuvenates. Impaired sleep...