Preoperative Hyperkalemia Predicts Worse Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery
Hyperkalemia in patients undergoing cardiac surgery is associated with increases risks for postoperative death, cerebrovascular accidents, and need for dialysis.
Cardiovascular Disease
Vitamin K Can Up Anticoagulation Stability in Patients on Warfarin
Findings seen in warfarin-treated patients with history of international normalized ratio instability
PPI Use Linked to Increased Death From CKD, CVD
In a study of veterans taking proton pump inhibitors, 4 and 15 extra deaths per 1000 patients occurred due to CKD and CVD, respectively.
CDC: Cancer Death Rates Decreased, Heart Disease Deaths Rose
Cancer death rates decreased from 1999 to 2017; heart disease deaths dropped to 2011 and then increased
CV Event Rates Similar for Calcium, Noncalcium Phosphate Binder Users
In a study, the risks for cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality were only a nonsignificant 4% lower for sevelamer vs calcium acetate recipients older than 65 years initiating hemodialysis.
Rivaroxaban + Aspirin Improves CV Outcomes Regardless of Renal Function
Rivaroxaban plus aspirin vs aspirin alone decreases the risk of major cardiovascular outcomes with no excess risk of bleeding in patients with vascular disease and moderate renal impairment.
Longer Duration of Antibiotic Use Tied to Risk for CVD in Women
Risk for cardiovascular disease increased for women in middle, late adulthood with longer antibiotic use
Eating Breakfast Tied to Lower Risk for Death From CVD
Mortality risk related to cardiovascular disease 87 percent higher among those who never eat breakfast
High Resting Heart Rate Linked to Increased Cardiac Risk in Men
Risk for all-cause death, CVD, CHD increased with RHR >75 and with increase in RHR over time
Over Half of Patients Have Suboptimal Response to Statins
Suboptimal responders have increased risk for incident cardiovascular disease
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