New US Donor Heart Allocation System May Worsen Outcomes
Early observations show lower waitlist mortality, but higher posttransplant mortality or retransplantation.
General Cardiology
Cardiology Noninferiority Trials Have Advantages, but Require Careful Interpretation
Clinicians should be aware of the pitfalls of noninferiority trials in cardiology, and not accept noninferiority on face value.
Female Gender Is an Independent Predictor of CVD in OSA
Considerable differences exist between men and women with respect to the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, with female gender shown to be an independent, significant predictor of prevalent cardiovascular disease.
US Adults With ASCVD Report Skipping Medication Due to Costs
Being younger than 65 years, being a woman, and having high comorbidity burden were independently linked to cost-related nonadherence.
Metabolic Syndrome Status Linked to MACE Risk
The risk for MACE decreased with recovery from metabolic syndrome, while risk increased from metabolic syndrome development,
Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Risk Increased in US Cancer Patients
The risk is highest in the year after diagnosis but remains elevated compared with general population.
Obesity Prevalence Among Children in WIC Decreased Modestly
Significant decreases in obesity were seen for children aged 2 to 4 years enrolled in WIC state and territory agencies.
Statins May Increase Risk for Diabetes, Skin Infections
The study demonstrated a mechanism of statins can induce onset of diabetes.
Surface ECG Can Discriminate Post-Septal RV Pacing CM From Myocardial Ischemia
Surface electrocardiography criteria can be used to discriminate post-septal right ventricular pacing cardiac memory from myocardial ischemia with high sensitivity and specificity.
Follow-Up Imaging Provides Indication of Progression for Acute Myocarditis
Investigators evaluated changes in myocardial tissue from the first cardiac magnetic resonance imaging to the follow-up 6 months later and analyzed how these changes affect prognosis for patients with acute myocarditis.
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