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Prognostic models for stable coronary artery disease based on electronic health record cohort of 102 023 patients
Conclusion These validated prognostic models could be used in clinical practice to support risk stratification as recommended in clinical guidelines.
Source: European Heart Journal - April 1, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rapsomaniki, E., Shah, A., Perel, P., Denaxas, S., George, J., Nicholas, O., Udumyan, R., Feder, G. S., Hingorani, A. D., Timmis, A., Smeeth, L., Hemingway, H. Tags: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research

Treating hypertension in the very elderly--benefits, risks, and future directions, a focus on the hypertension in the very elderly trial
Although the number of individuals reaching 80 who are considered to be healthy is increasing, the very elderly are likely to have long-term conditions, to report symptoms and/or be taking at least one regular medication. The impact of antihypertensive treatment has to be taken into account in this context. The treatment regimen in Hypertension in the Very Elderly Trial with a goal blood pressure of <150/80 mmHg has been shown to provide benefits in terms of a reduction in risk of total mortality, stroke, and cardiovascular events with potential benefits and no evidence of increased risk for fracture, dementia, depressi...
Source: European Heart Journal - July 7, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Peters, R., Beckett, N., McCormack, T., Fagard, R., Fletcher, A., Bulpitt, C. Tags: Clinical update Source Type: research