3.6 percent did not get prescription medications due to cost; 3.4 percent did not take medication as prescribed due to cost
Pulmonary Vein Isolation Yields Reduction in A-Fib Burden
Significant and clinically important reduction in a-fib burden seen at six months for patients with symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent a-fib
Weekly Mobile Phone Use Increases Risk for New Cardiovascular Disease Over Time
Association partly explained by poor sleep, psychologic distress, and neuroticism
Urban Noise Exposure May Aid Prediction of Myocardial Infarction
Findings seen in patients 50 years and younger with fewer traditional risk factors
High Insulin Levels Genetically Linked to Lower Lipoprotein(a)
Authors say inverse association may be explained by hyperinsulinemia
Lower Potassium Threshold After CABG Safe for A-Fib Prevention
In addition to no difference in patient outcomes with lower threshold, the authors say relaxed potassium control is cost-saving
High-Intensity Interval Training, Strength Exercise Beneficial in RA
Significant improvement seen in cardiorespiratory fitness and in oxygen pulse, waist circumference, handgrip strength, overall health
Inflammation, Cholesterol, Lipoprotein(a) Predict 30-Year Cardiovascular Outcomes in Women
Authors say findings call for primary prevention strategies to extend beyond traditional 10-year estimates
Global Study Reveals Widespread Micronutrient Deficiencies
More than 5 billion people do not consume enough iodine, vitamin E, and calcium; more than 4 billion do not consume enough iron
Recreational Drug Use Tied to Repeat Cardiovascular Events
Findings seen for repeat events within one year of discharge from intensive cardiac care unit