American Journal of Cardiology

Cardiology

LDL reduction in hypertriglyceridemia varies per statin

(HealthDay)—For patients with hypertriglyceridemia, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglyceride (TG) reductions depend of the choice and dose of statin, according to research published in the May 1 issue ...

Cardiology

New-onset A-fib post acute MI ups complications, readmission

(HealthDay)—New-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is strongly tied to in-hospital complications and higher short-term readmission rates, according to a study published in the April 15 ...

Cardiology

Renal function key to cardiac outcome in statin-treated CHD

(HealthDay)—For statin-treated patients with coronary heart disease (CHD), stabilization or improvement in renal function is associated with a reduced rate of major cardiovascular events (MCVEs), according to a study published ...

Cardiology

Genotype doesn't predict A-fib in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

(HealthDay)—For patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC), genotype does not predict onset or severity of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published in the April 1 issue of The American Journal of Cardiology.

Cardiology

Worse prognosis for heart failure patients with low osmolality

(HealthDay)—For patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction, low osmolality at discharge is associated with worse all-cause mortality and readmission, according to research published in the April 1 issue of ...

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