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For many heart patients, stents no better than drugs
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 18, 2019
Invasive procedures to unblock arteries may be unnecessary or premature in many stable heart disease patients, a major new study has found.
Increased activity levels reduce cardiac risk – even in chronic disease
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 09, 2019
Slowing down in older age may seem natural, but increasing activity is what appears to preserve heart health, say Korean researchers.
Loneliness can be deadly for people with serious health conditions: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2019
Cardiac patients who reported loneliness were more likely to die within a year of hospital discharge, according to a large new study.
Exercise good for seniors with heart problems – at any age
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 08, 2019
Seniors of all ages with cardiovascular disease benefit from exercise rehabilitation in both mind and body, according to a French study.
To protect your heart, don’t sleep too much – or too little
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 03, 2019
Six to nine hours of nighttime sleep is the sweet spot for preventing a heart attack – even for those at high risk, a new study has found.
Mild cognitive impairment can undermine heart-attack care: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 24, 2019
Seniors with mild cognitive impairment are much less likely to receive treatments for a heart attack while in the hospital, investigators say.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, June 20
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 19, 2019
Patient portal may help reduce ER visits for those with multiple chronic diseases … Contactless smart devices detect cardiac arrest … High postural sway doubles older women’s fracture risk
Study questions readmission data as standard for care quality
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 28, 2018
Hospital readmission rates have emerged as the unquestioned arbiter of post-acute care quality and payments. But a new study suggests a more comprehensive approach may be warranted.
Understanding AEDs in the workplace
By
Betty Norman
Aug 17, 2016
Waiting for the arrival of emergency medical system personnel can result in a lower survival rate.