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• Diabetes genetic predisposition score and cardiovascular complications among patients with type 2 diabetes

  Authors:Qibin Qi, James B. Meigs, Kathryn M. Rexrode, Frank B. Hu, and Lu QiFrom:Diabetes Care (Vol. 36, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20131,834 words Article 1330LOBJECTIVE--To examine the association between genetic predisposition to type 2 diabetes (T2D) and risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among patients with T2D. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS--The current study included...

• Choice of cell-delivery route for successful cell transplantation therapy for the heart

  Authors:Satsuki Fukushima, Yoshiki Sawa, and Ken SuzukiFrom:Future Cardiology (Vol. 9, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20139,226 words Report 1590LAuthor(s): Satsuki Fukushima 1 , Yoshiki Sawa 1 , Ken Suzuki [*] 2 Keywords * cell-delivery route; cell transplantation; heart failure; intracoronary injection; intramyocardial injection; regenerative medicine;...

• Mental illness, access to hospitals with invasive cardiac services, and receipt of cardiac procedures by Medicare acute myocardial infarction patients

  Authors:Yue Li, Laurent G. Glance, Jeffrey M. Lyness, Peter Cram, Xueya Cai, and Dana B. MukamelFrom:Health Services Research (Vol. 48, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  June 20135,918 words Article 1560LObjective. Older persons with coronary heart disease have reduced access to appropriate medical and surgical services if they are also mentally ill. This study determined whether difference exists in access to hospitals...

• Journal Watch: Our expert highlights the most important research articles across the spectrum of topics relevant to the field of clinical practice

  Author:Robert S DieterFrom:Clinical Practice (Vol. 10, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 2013501 words Report 1180LAuthor(s): Robert S Dieter 1 The Risk and Prevention Study Collaborative Group. n-3 fatty acids in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. N. Engl. J. Me d. 368, 1800-1808 (2013). Fish consumption has...

• Pharmacological lipid lowering for prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults

  Authors:Olov Wiklund, Carlo Pirazzi, and Stefano RomeoFrom:Clinical Practice (Vol. 11, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Jan. 20146,682 words Report 1380LAuthor(s): Olov Wiklund [*] 2 , Carlo Pirazzi 1 , Stefano Romeo 1 Practice Points * Dyslipidemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults. * Statin treatment should always be considered...

• Does first line antiretroviral therapy increase the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in Indian patients?: A cross sectional study

  Authors:Rab Carey, P. Rupali, O. Abraham, and D. KattulaFrom:Journal of Postgraduate Medicine (Vol. 59, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  October-December 20132,490 words Report 1490LByline: RAB. Carey, P. Rupali, O. Abraham, D. Kattula Context: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is associated with a myriad of metabolic complications which are potential cardiovascular risk factors. Early detection of...

• Changes in LDL and HDL subclasses in normal pregnancy and associations with birth weight, birth length and head circumference

  Authors:Aleksandra Zeljkovic, Jelena Vekic, Slavica Spasic, Zorana Jelic-Ivanovic, Vesna Spasojevic-Kalimanovska, Tamara Gojkovic, et al.From:Maternal and Child Health Journal (Vol. 17, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Apr. 20135,923 words Report 1520LPregnancy is associated with alterations in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) subclasses, but the exact pattern of these variations remains controversial. This study investigates...

• Improving prediction algorithms for cardiometabolic risk in children and adolescents

  Authors:Ulla Sovio, Aine Skow, Catherine Falconer, Min Hae Park, Russell M. Viner, and Sanjay KinraFrom:Journal of ObesityPeer-Reviewed

  Annual 20133,628 words Report 1550LClustering of abnormal metabolic traits, the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), has been associated with an increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Several algorithms including the MetS and other risk factors exist for...

• Associations of tv-viewing time and physical activity with body composition, cardiovascular risk factors and subclinical atherosclerosis in an Asian population

  Authors:Lim Yi Ting, Ong Kai Zhi, EeSiqing, Nang EiEi Khaing, and Tai E. ShyongFrom:Journal of Asian Medical Student Association (Vol. 3, Issue S1) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 2014308 words Author abstract, Bri... 1950LINTRODUCTION We sought to determine the association of TV-viewing time and physical activity with body composition, fat distribution, cardiovascular risk factors and subclinical atherosclerosis in an Asian...

• Cardiovascular risk factors in the antiphospholipid syndrome

  Authors:Felipe Freire da Silva, Roger Abramino Levy, and Jozelio Freire de CarvalhoFrom:Journal of Immunology Research (Vol. 2014) Peer-Reviewed

  Annual 20144,882 words Report 1560LA major cause of morbidity and mortality in the context of the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is the occurrence of thrombotic events. Besides the pathogenic roles of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL), other risk...

• Regional differences of HFE (C282Y, H63D) allele frequencies in the Netherlands: a model case illustrating the significance of genographics and prehistorical population migration

  Authors:C.M. Cobbaert, J. Delanghe, J.M.A. Boer, and E.J.M. FeskensFrom:Acta Clinica Belgica (Vol. 67, Issue 6) Peer-Reviewed

  November-December 20123,444 words Article 1400LWe investigated HFE C282Y and H63D allele frequencies in three Dutch towns in the Netherlands, as well as their association with cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. Study subjects were selected from participants of...

• 4E Thyroid disease

  From:MPR Hematology and Oncology Edition (Vol. 5, Issue 4)

  Winter 2012672 words Article 540LLEVOXYL King Rx [T.sub.4] (synthetic). Levothyroxine sodium 25mcg, 50mcg (dye-free), 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg, 300mcg; scored tabs. Indications: Hypothyroidism....

• Comparative evaluation of atenolol and clonidine premedication on cardiovascular response to nasal speculum insertion during trans-sphenoid surgery for resection of pituitary adenoma: A prospective, randomised, double-blind, controlled study

  Authors:Devendra Gupta, Shashi Srivastava, Rajeev Dubey, Prabhakar Prakash, Prabhat Singh, and Uttam SinghFrom:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia (Vol. 55, Issue 2) Peer-Reviewed

  March-April 20112,832 words Clinical report 1680LByline: Devendra. Gupta, Shashi. Srivastava, Rajeev. Dubey, Prabhakar. Prakash, Prabhat. Singh, Uttam. Singh Severe cardiovascular responses in the form of tachycardia and hypertension following nasal speculum...

• Aromatase inhibitors raise CV risk by 26%

  From:Reactions Weekly (Issue 1337)

  Feb. 5, 2011359 words Brief article, Repor... 1410LPostmenopausal women with early breast cancer are 26% more likely to develop heart disease when treated with an aromatase inhibitors (AI) than when treated with tamoxifen, according to the results of a meta-analysis...

• Should HDL cholesterol levels be the primary target of cardiovascular disease risk assessment and therapy?

  Author:Avishay ElisFrom:Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy (Vol. 10, Issue 6) Peer-Reviewed

  June 20121,795 words Report 1400LAuthor(s): Avishay Elis 1 Keywords : atherosclerosis; cardiovascular morbidity; cardiovascular mortality; HDL-C; LDL-C; target The main purpose of treating and controlling dyslipidemia is to reduce the...

• Circulating biomarkers for metabolic disorders as a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk: what's new?

  Authors:Valerio Nobili, Valentina Giorgio, and Giacomo PongiglioneFrom:Biomarkers in Medicine (Vol. 6, Issue 6) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 20122,344 words Report 1460LAuthor(s): Valerio Nobili [*] 1 , Valentina Giorgio 2 , Giacomo Pongiglione 3 KEYWORDS : cardiovascular disease; circulating biomarkers; metabolic disease The ongoing global rise in the prevalence of...

• Panoptic total cardiovascular risk prediction using all predictors versus optimized risk assessment using variable subsets

  Authors:Benjamin D. Horne, Stacey Knight, and Heidi T. MayFrom:Future Cardiology (Vol. 8, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 20129,793 words Report 1590LAuthor(s): Benjamin D Horne [*] 3 , Stacey Knight 1 2 , Heidi T May 1 Keywords * clinical decision rule; clinical prediction rule; prediction model; risk score According to the WHO global burden of disease...

• Obesity and metabolic syndrome as related to cardiovascular disease

  Authors:Angeliki Nikolopoulou and Nikolaos P.E. KadoglouFrom:Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy (Vol. 10, Issue 7) Peer-Reviewed

  July 20125,232 words Report 1490LAuthor(s): Angeliki Nikolopoulou 1 , Nikolaos PE Kadoglou [*] 2 Keywords : adipocyte; adiponectin; metabolic syndrome; obesity Metabolic syndrome & cardiovascular disease The metabolic syndrome (MetS)...

• Lethal systemic degos disease with prominent cardio-pulmonary involvement

  Authors:Yaghoobi Ali, Mazoochy Hamed, and Nikoo AzitaFrom:Indian Journal of Dermatology (Vol. 56, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  September-October 20112,236 words Case study 1490LByline: Yaghoobi. Ali, Mazoochy. Hamed, Nikoo. Azita A 48-year-old man presented with acute abdominal pain underwent laparotomy that revealed two perforated ulcers in jejunum. He had skin lesions with porcelain white...

• Waist circumference, body mass index, and other measures of adiposity in predicting cardiovascular disease risk factors among Peruvian adults

  Authors:K.M. Knowles, L.L. Paiva, S.E. Sanchez, L. Revilla, T. Lopez, M.B. Yasuda, et al.From:International Journal of HypertensionPeer-Reviewed

  Annual 20114,682 words Report 1400LObjectives. To examine the extent to which measures of adiposity can be used to predict selected components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP). Methods. A total of 1,518 Peruvian adults...