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Lupus Damage and Waist Circumference as the Independent Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in SLE Patients from Phramongkutklao Hospital.
CONCLUSION: Lupus damage, waist circumference more than 90 centimeters in male or more than 80 centimeters in female were the independent risk factors for CVD in SLE patients. PMID: 27276740 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - June 11, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research

Management of postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery
This article will review the available evidence on the prevention and treatment of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery. Using this knowledge, we propose a conceptual framework on the management of patients with POAF during various phases after cardiac surgery. Recent findings: Perioperative β-blockade is the cornerstone in preventing POAF after cardiac surgery. Results from randomized trials do not support routine use of colchicine or corticosteroids to prevent POAF. There is no study examining the impact of rate versus rhythm control on ‘hard’ clinical outcomes such as mortality or stroke in the cardiac surgic...
Source: Current Opinion in Cardiology - February 5, 2016 Category: Cardiology Tags: VALVULAR HEART DISEASE: Edited by Subodh Verma Source Type: research

Gout: Sleep apnea may raise your risk
Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis and affects more than 8 million adults. Men are at a higher risk than women. And according to a new study, your risk for gout also climbs if you suffer from sleep apnea, a condition where your breathing repeatedly pauses while you sleep. What exactly is gout? Gout is triggered by the crystallization of uric acid within the joints. It happens like this: Your body produces uric acid from breaking down purines, a natural waste product of living cells. Normally, uric acid is dissolved in your blood and passes through your kidneys into your urine. However, sometimes your bo...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - November 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matthew Solan Tags: Arthritis Health Sleep gout sleep apnea Source Type: news

Prevention of Stroke in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract The risk of cerebrovascular disease is increased among rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and remains an underserved area of medical need. Only a minor proportion of RA patients achieve suitable stroke prevention. Classical cardiovascular risk factors appear to be under-diagnosed and undertreated among patients with RA. Reducing the inflammatory burden is also necessary to lower the cardiovascular risk. An adequate control of disease activity and cerebrovascular risk assessment using national guidelines should be recommended for all patients with RA. For patients with a documented history of cerebrovascu...
Source: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports - October 20, 2015 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

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