Author: SupremeCmdr
Aviva Update
AF + DM = 61% Greater Risk of All-Cause Mortality
Among the findings:
- Over 4.3 years of follow-up, 879 patients died and 53% of those deaths were from cardiovascular causes
- 15% of the deaths occurred in patients with atrial fibrillation
- Atrial fibrillation was associated with a 77% risk of cardiovascular death (P<0.0001) and a 68% increase in risk of death from heart failure (P=0.0002) over the course of the study
- Atrial fibrillation was associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke (P=0.0006)
- 26% of patients with atrial fibrillation at baseline were on anticoagulant therapy
- Among patients taking oral anticoagulant therapy at baseline, the “adjusted HRs associated with [atrial fibrillation] were 2.16 (95% CI 1.15 to 4.07; P=0.02) and 2.32 (95% CI 1.06 to 5.12, P=0.04) for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular death, respectively.”
Watch, Listen & Learn – Compliance With Medications (or not)
50% of patients on meds for HTN stop their meds at one year.
Cooked meat is not red meat because it’s not red anymore.
Say what???
Phoenix Update
Allstate Update
Furniture as Capital and Surplus
Interesting article for interesting times. There is a link in the article to download an Excel version of the NAIC report. I have not read the report yet.
But I will.
Going to Tripura, Meghalaya, and/or Mizoram?
Depression Can Be Deadly
Remember, “strong association” does not equal causality. These findings are interesting and merit further studies prior to any practical use in underwriting.
Eat Barley – Lower Your LDL
I know…you’re probably worried about not having any good barley recipes at home. Click here to start your barley based LDL reduction plan.
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