Cases of Kawasaki Disease in the U.S. Dropped During Pandemic
The incidence of Kawasaki disease (KD) decreased during periods of COVID-19-related masking and school closure.
The incidence of Kawasaki disease (KD) decreased during periods of COVID-19-related masking and school closure.
In high polygenic risk score group, ideal versus poor LS7 linked to 20.2 more years free of coronary heart disease
However, some small but significant increases and decreases seen in specific geographic areas
Investigators assessed outcomes following discontinuation of statins while maintaining the use of other drugs in older patients receiving polypharmacy.
For patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, there is no significant difference in cardiovascular events or major bleeding for those receiving 81 mg or 325 mg of aspirin daily.
Austrian researchers investigated the utility of remnant cholesterol as a marker of cardiovascular event risk in coronary artery disease.
Researchers compared a potent antiplatelet inhibition strategy with a less potent inhibition treatment plan in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery.
Compared with never smokers, current smokers have increased odds of having coronary artery calcification score.
From 2008 to 2017, the rates of cardiovascular diseases declined in the year after MI, with greater reductions seen for women than men.
The use of oversized drug-coated balloons at low pressure was found to be effective in preventing late restenosis in patients with coronary artery disease.