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Elucidating the Association Between Depressive Symptoms, Coronary Heart Disease, and Stroke in Black and White Adults: The REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study Epidemiology
Conclusions Proximal depressive symptoms were associated with incident fatal and nonfatal stroke and CVD death even after controlling for multiple explanatory factors, further supporting the urgent need for timely management of depressive symptoms.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - August 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Moise, N., Khodneva, Y., Richman, J., Shimbo, D., Kronish, I., Safford, M. M. Tags: Quality and Outcomes Epidemiology Source Type: research

Early Adoption of Dabigatran and Its Dosing in US Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Results From the Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Health Services and Outcomes Research
Conclusions Patients receiving dabigatran were younger and at a lower risk of stroke and bleeding. Patients appeared to drive switching from warfarin, whereas clinical characteristics influenced de novo start of dabigatran. These data suggest cautious early uptake of dabigatran, and more careful attention to dosing adjustments is warranted. Clinical Trial Registration URL: Clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01165710.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - November 25, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steinberg, B. A., Holmes, D. N., Piccini, J. P., Ansell, J., Chang, P., Fonarow, G. C., Gersh, B., Mahaffey, K. W., Kowey, P. R., Ezekowitz, M. D., Singer, D. E., Thomas, L., Peterson, E. D., Hylek, E. M., The Outcomes Registry for Better Informed Treatme Tags: Health Services and Outcomes Research Source Type: research