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Parity, Job Strain, and Cardiovascular Risk in the Women ’s Health Study
AbstractPurpose of ReviewPregnancy and employment are critical life events that can affect chronic disease risk in women. Hence, we examined the relationship between parity and cardiovascular risk, and whether job stress affected this association.Recent FindingsCox proportional hazard models examined the association of parity with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk [myocardial infarction (MI), coronary artery revascularization, ischemic stroke, and CVD death] in 23,905 participants in the Women ’s Health Study. Parity was defined at baseline as pregnancy lasting>  6 months gestation, categorized as none (referent), ...
Source: Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports - March 3, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Abstract 043: Health Insurance and the Risk of Incident Cardiovascular Disease in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis Session Title: Poster Session I
Conclusions: The association of health insurance with CVD incidence varied by insurance group, and private insurance was associated with a lower risk of incident CVD. Further exploration of the features of health insurance coverage that impact CVD incidence may facilitate improvements in the primary prevention of CVD.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Crim, M. T., Xie, J. X., Ko, Y.-A., Blumenthal, R. S., Blaha, M. J., Nasir, K., Budoff, M. J., Shaw, L. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research

Neurocognitive functioning in adults with congenital heart disease
ConclusionsFindings suggest concerns about neuropsychological functioning that need to be more comprehensively assessed in adults with CHD. Understanding the cognitive limitations of this aging population can help guide access to resources, transition of care, and medical care engagement, thus improving quality of care and quality of life.
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - November 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dawn Ilardi, Kim E. Ono, Rebecca McCartney, Wendy Book, Anthony Y. Stringer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Brunei epidemiological stroke study: patterns of hypertension and stroke risk
Conclusion: The prevalence of hypertension in Brunei is high in both women and men. Information campaigns and prevention programs are needed to be able to cope with the increasing problem of hypertension and resulting diseases like stroke in Brunei in the near future.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - June 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Stroke Source Type: research

Abstract 203: Community Based Outpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Program Achieves Excellent Outcomes Including Return to Work, Driving, Improved Blood Pressure Control, and Other Rehabilitation Outcomes Session Title: Poster Session II
Conclusions: Participants in our interdisciplinary community-based rehabilitation program demonstrated improvements in stroke knowledge, physical function, blood pressure control, and mood, while also returning to work, driving, and participation in the community. Comparative research and multi-site studies are needed.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Breen, J., Andrusin, J., Ferlito, T., Tucker, A., Hutchins, S., Pollard, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research

The contribution of diet and lifestyle to socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality
Conclusion: The socioeconomic distribution of diet, smoking and alcohol consumption largely explained the inequalities in CHD and stroke in the Netherlands. These findings need to be considered when developing policies to reduce socioeconomic inequalities in cardiovascular diseases.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - September 3, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Caroline Méjean, Mariël Droomers, Yvonne T. van der Schouw, Ivonne Sluijs, Sébastien Czernichow, Diederick E. Grobbee, H. Bas Bueno-de-Mesquita, Joline W.J. Beulens Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research