Atrial fibrillation may raise the risk of sudden cardiac death, according to findings from two large population-based cohorts.
The risk of sudden cardiac death was elevated 3.26-fold with incident atrial fibrillation in multivariate analysis of the ARIC (Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities) study, Lin Y. Chen, MD, MS, of the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, and colleagues found.
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Ankle-Brachial Index Standards Set by AHA
The AHA endorsed the most commonly used threshold of 0.90 or less for peripheral arterial disease detection, although it noted that the American Diabetes Association has proposed minor modifications of the criterion for diabetes patients based on observational study findings.
Effect of Fruit and Vegetable Consumption on Immune Function in Older People
Conclusion: Increased FV intake improves the Pneumovax II vaccination antibody response in older people, which links an achievable dietary goal with improved immune function. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00858728.
Mom was right. Eat your vegetables.
Novel Circulating Fatty Acid Patterns and CVD Risk
Conclusions: PCA appears to provide informative circulating FA patterns. A pattern driven mainly by trans FA levels related to greater CVD risk in older adults and coronary atherosclerosis progression in women with IHD.
Love this picture. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Change This – We Are All Artists Now
Change This – We Are All Artists Now.
We settle for low expectations and small dreams and guarantee ourselves less than we are capable of.
Don’t settle. Dream big dreams. Go download this manifesto and be inspired.
AFib-Related Thrombogenesis (Virchow Was Right)
A graphic that explains why we rate atrial fibrillation.
Multiple Sclerosis: A Comprehensive Review for the PA – JAAPA
Army and Navy Suicides at Record High
The deaths are now occurring at a rate faster than one per day. On Nov. 11, confirmed or suspected suicides among active-duty forces across the military reached 323, surpassing the Pentagon’s previous high of 310 suicides set in 2009.
Medical and Surgical Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease – JAAPA
Medical and surgical management of peripheral arterial disease – JAAPA.
Another fine CME article from JAAPA.
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