Investigating the Link Between Atrial Fibrillation and Type 2 Diabetes
Compared with the general population, patients with type 2 diabetes are at a 35% to 60% greater risk for atrial fibrillation.
All articles by Cindy Lampner, MSLIS
Assessing the Evidence of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Diabetes
The substantial burden of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes has led to the exploration of various cardiovascular disease prevention strategies, including the use of aspirin.
Effect of Warfarin Dose on Patients With HIV And DVT
Study results were contrary to investigators’ hypothesis regarding warfarin dosing in patients with and without HIV.
Utility of Hydration in Mitigating Risk of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
High-risk patients experienced the same rate of contrast-induced nepropathy as patients who received usual care when guideline-recommended prophylactic hydration was not utilized, according to researchers.
Does Prophylactic Hydration Actually Prevent Contrast-Induced Nephropathy?
Study results question whether or not prophylactic hydration should have been introduced as standard of care.
Cardiovascular Risk Management in Patients With Arthritis
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of studies focused on CV risks in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitits, gout, and osteoarthritis.
Cardiovascular Mortality in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Lupus nephritis a risk factor for some, but not all, cardiovascular outcomes in study of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Are ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines Correctly Applied in HIV Patient Populations?
Of patients with HIV who were statin-eligible, about 60% received a prescription.
Implications of SPRINT: How Should Clinicians Respond?
Clinicians, including 2 SPRINT investigators, share their perspectives on what the trial findings mean for hypertension treatment in clinical practice.
Mitral Valve Repair: The Evolution of Transcatheter Implantation
Repairing mitral regurgitation via transcatheter MitraClip has become a promising therapeutic option for high surgical risk patients.
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