Latest Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc. news
Cardiac-Specific Comorbidity Index Beats Generic Indexes
by modernClinician Editorial Team
For patients admitted to the hospital with a cardiac condition, a cardiac-specific comorbidity index outperforms generic indexes for predicting mortality, according to study published online March 18 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Cardiovascular Mortality Lower With Medicaid Expansion
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Cardiovascular mortality rates among middle-aged adults are lower in counties in states that expanded Medicaid, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association Quality of Care and Outcomes Research 2019 Scientific Sessions, held from April 5 to 6 in Arlington, Virginia.
Computer Model Predicts Risk for Ventricular Arrhythmia in ARVC
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A new model can predict the risk for incident ventricular arrhythmias in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy, according to a study published online March 27 in the European Heart Journal.
More Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Worse Brain Health
by modernClinician Editorial Team
A higher number of vascular risk factors is associated with poorer brain health across gray and white matter macrostructure and microstructure, according to a study published online March 11 in the European Heart Journal.
Lower Vertebral Bone Mineral Density Linked to Cognitive Decline 
Insomnia Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke, Odds of Admission 
Increased Dementia Risk Seen After Transient Ischemic Attack 
Nearly 3 in 4 Older Adults Express Interest in Vaccine to Prevent Dementia 
Poor Mental Health Tied to Premature Heart Disease 
Autism Tied to Higher Risk for Developing Cardiometabolic Disease 
Cardiovascular Hospitalization Increased After Sepsis Hospitalization 
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