A new study found that movement from common daily activities was associated with a lower risk of death for adults with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndromeLight physical activity was linked to a reduced risk of death for adults in stages 2, 3, and 4 of...
The article addresses the common question of whether coffee triggers atrial fibrillation, or AFib, and summarizes findings from the DECAF trial. Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm disorder. The DECAF trial was a randomized, controlled, crossover study involving 100...
Combining two or more medications into one pill may help adults with high blood pressure achieve optimal blood pressure goals more quickly and reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement Single-pill...
A new American Heart Association scientific statement details how oral health may affect cardiovascular outcomes and highlights how prevention and treatment of gum disease may reduce risk of cardiovascular diseaseThere is increasing evidence that gum disease is...
A new American Heart Association scientific statement details next steps to verify the use of cuffless blood pressure devices, including wearable and smartphone-based monitors, via real-world testing, standardized validation and greater transparency to improve...
Pregnant Puking in ED: Safe & EffectiveNausea and vomiting in pregnancy, known as NVP, is a common condition affecting many pregnant individuals, ranging from mild “morning sickness” to severe hyperemesis gravidarum. Hyperemesis gravidarum involves...
Heart disease risk may be substantially higher among women with uterine fibroids compared to those without, finds new study in the Journal of the American Heart AssociationA 10-year study of over 2.7 million U.S. women found that those diagnosed with uterine fibroids...
Ventilator Management: Understanding Patient DistressThe content discusses the process of setting up a mechanical ventilator for a patient after intubation, focusing on initial settings, common modes, and troubleshooting. Initial ventilator setup typically involves...
Andromeda Shock refers to patients who appear outwardly stable despite experiencing severe internal physiological decline, often due to uncompensated shock. These individuals may initially present with normal vital signs, masking critical organ hypoperfusion and...
Pneumonia Scores: CURB-65, PSI, SMART-COP ComparisonThe article discusses various scoring systems used to assess the severity of community acquired pneumonia and guide patient management. The CURB-65 score considers confusion, urea greater than 7 mmol per liter,...
