Latest Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc. news
Avoiding Full-Blown Diabetes Cuts Cardiovascular Risk
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Midlife increases in fasting glucose with conversion to diabetes are associated with higher cardiovascular disease risk, according to research published online Jan. 7 in Diabetes Care.
Blood Conservation Safe, Effective During Heart Surgery
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Blood conservation via intraoperative autologous donation is safe and effective in reducing transfusions during cardiac surgery, according to research presented at the annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, held from Jan. 27 to 29 in San Diego.
Tachycardia May Indicate Higher Mortality Risk in Cancer Patients
by modernClinician Editorial Team
For patients with cancer, tachycardia can predict the risk for mortality, according to a study presented at the Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient conference organized by the American College of Cardiology and held from Jan. 25 to 27 in Washington, D.C.
Meta-Analysis: Aspirin Linked to Lower Risk for CV Events in Primary Prevention
by modernClinician Editorial Team
For individuals without cardiovascular disease, use of aspirin is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular events and an increased risk for major bleeding, according to a meta-analysis published in the Jan. 22 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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USPSTF Guidelines of Little Value for Estimating Preeclampsia Risk in Those at Moderate Risk 
Poor Mental Health Tied to Premature Heart Disease 
Cardiovascular Hospitalization Increased After Sepsis Hospitalization 
Autism Tied to Higher Risk for Developing Cardiometabolic Disease 
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