Postop, nonoperative a-fib carry similar risks for stroke or TIA
Jul 26, 2022
Patients with postoperative and nonoperative atrial fibrillation also have similar risks for cardiovascular-related death and all-cause death.
Heart attack, stroke care rebound during pandemic
Jun 11, 2021
The biggest, latest COVID-19 surge did not show declines in stroke, heart attack presentation as seen early in the pandemic.
More intensive LDL-C lowering may cut recurrent stroke risk
Feb 22, 2022
More intensive LDL-C-lowering with statin-based therapies was linked to a reduced risk for recurrent stroke for patients with evidence of atherosclerosis.
Salt substitute cuts strokes, cardiovascular events, deaths in older adults
Sep 17, 2021
Rates of stroke, major cardiovascular events and death were lower with a salt substitute versus regular salt in older adults with hypertension and a history of stroke.
K4 Connect integrates Garmin wearable devices into its platform
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 19, 2017
Technology company K4 Connect and Garmin International have partnered to encourage activity among senior living residents.
Head injury linked to increase in incident ischemic stroke
Sep 15, 2023
A dose-response association was seen for the risk for stroke with the number of head injuries, but no association was seen for severity.
Most fish oil supplement labels make health benefit claims
Aug 25, 2023
Additionally, wide variability was seen across supplements for total daily dose.
Vegetarian diet aids outcomes in patients with or at high risk for CVD
Jul 28, 2023
The biggest benefits were seen for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HbA1c levels and body weight.
Healthy diet including whole-fat dairy linked to lower mortality
Jul 13, 2023
The results “call for a re-evaluation of unrelenting guidelines to avoid whole-fat dairy products,” says the author of an editorial.
MyPlate for Older Adults website unveiled
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 08, 2016
A new resource of use to senior living and communities and their residents, with tips on healthful eating and living, has been unveiled.