Apr 25, 2022 · Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels and coronary artery calcium scores are independently associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; however, they have not been evaluated in combination.

Dec 23, 2024 · The patients receiving BBs (n=544) and verapamil (n=56) had median ages of 57 (IQR, 47-66) and 58 (IQR, 47.5-63) years, 69.3% and 75% were men, 63% and 58.9% had a New York Heart Association (NYHA) score above 1, and 44.7% and 30.4% had arterial hypertension (P =.027), respectively.. No significant group differences in basal echocardiography outcomes or diagnostic examination were observed.

Nov 10, 2023 · Among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and severe chronic kidney disease (CKD), 5-mg apixaban twice daily, compared with 2.5-mg apixaban twice daily, is associated with an increased risk for bleeding, researchers reported in Circulation.. The retrospective cohort study used data from the Optum Labs Data Warehouse to assess the risk for bleeding and stroke/systemic embolism associated ...

May 17, 2024 · Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable information to share with patients and their caregivers. Heart failure is a condition in which the heart has a structural or functional impairment.

Dec 5, 2022 · Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) are two options for the treatment and management of coronary artery disease. Advancements in imaging techniques, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, intravascular ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography, have improved the detection of patients’ needs for PCI vs CABG interventions.

Feb 26, 2024 · References: Shahjehan RD, Bhutta BS. Coronary artery disease.StatPearls.Updated August 17, 2023. Gillen C, Goyal A. Stable angina. StatPearls.Updated December 19, 2022.

Dec 5, 2022 · History & Epidemiology. A bifurcation lesion is a common health issue that occurs when a coronary artery narrows, adjacent to or involving a significant side branch. 1 These are caused by plaque deposits comprised of fat. Bifurcations are a type of coronary artery disease, a serious medical condition that ranks as the leading cause of death in the US. 2 ...

Dec 10, 2024 · Bradycardia is a type of arrhythmia characterized by a reduced resting heart rate below 50 to 60 beats per minute (bpm). 1 It can develop in patients of all ages, but is more common in older adults. 1,2 Although some patients remain asymptomatic, others experience symptoms such as syncope, lightheadedness, fatigue, confusion, and shortness of breath. 1 Early diagnosis of bradycardia and ...

Updated: 05/20/2024. A hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure (systolic ≥180 mm Hg and/or diastolic ≥110 mm Hg). 1 Without immediate intervention, severe cases can be fatal. 1 There are 2 types of hypertensive crises: hypertensive urgency and hypertensive emergency. 1 A hypertensive urgency is a severe elevation in blood pressure in an otherwise stable patient who does ...

Nov 21, 2022 · The 6-minute walk test measures the distance an individual can walk over 6 minutes on a hard, flat surface. It is a sub-maximal exercist test used to assess the functional heart and lung capacity of individuals to gauge tolerance to exercise and medical interventions. It can be used to evaluate patients with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...