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Defensive medicine due to different fears by patients and physicians in geriatric atrial fibrillation patients and second victim syndrome
The treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients has altered dramatically in recent years with the emergence and approval of the novel oral anticoagulants, antiplatelet or devices [1–4]; but under-treatment and under-education of AF patients continue [5] despite their high risk of stroke and clear indication for anticoagulation according to established risk scores [6,7]. Appropriate use and continued adherence are absolutely critical concerns. In a 1-year study of elderly patients with AF, 26% of patients 80years and older stopped taking oral anticoagulant drug within the first year, largely due to perceived safety issues.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - March 22, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ozcan Ozeke, Sevgi Aras, Kazim Baser, Fatih Sen, Ozgur Kirbas, Serkan Cay, Firat Ozcan, Serkan Topaloglu, Dursun Aras, Sinan Aydogdu Source Type: research

Differential association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke in a nation-wide cohort
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which has been suggested to relate to both similar risk factors and to similar pathophysiological mechanisms . The latter notion has also received support from pharmacoepidemiological studies, suggesting reduced cardiovascular risk by respiratory medications . However, the full impact of COPD on myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke in a population-based cohort remains to be fully investigated. The aim of the present study was to outline the association of COPD with MI and stroke. To this end, we analyzed the ...
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - April 7, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Li Yin, Catarina Lensmar, Erik Ingelsson, Magnus Bäck Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

The relationship between insulin-sensitive obesity and cardiovascular diseases in a Chinese population: Results of the REACTION study
Conclusion: Both general and abdominal obesity were associated with elevated prevalent cardiovascular diseases and 10-year CHD risk, regardless of the presence or absence of insulin resistance.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jieli Lu, Yufang Bi, Tiange Wang, Weiqing Wang, Yiming Mu, Jiajun Zhao, Chao Liu, Lulu Chen, Lixin Shi, Qiang Li, Qin Wan, Shengli Wu, Guijun Qin, Tao Yang, Li Yan, Yan Liu, Guixia Wang, Zuojie Luo, Xulei Tang, Gang Chen, Yanan Huo, Zhengnan Gao, Qing Su, Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Use of drug treatment for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in urban and rural communities of China: China Kadoorie Biobank Study of 0.5million people
Conclusions: Despite recent improvements in hospital care in China, only one in three individuals with prior CVD was routinely treated with any proven secondary preventive drugs. The treatment rates were correlated with the existence of other risk factors, in particular evidence of hypertension.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - January 23, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yiping Chen, Liming Li, Qiuli Zhang, Robert Clarke, Junshi Chen, Yu Guo, Zheng Bian, Xianhai Pan, Richard Peto, Ran Tao, Kunxiang Shi, Rory Collins, Liangcai Ma, Huarong Sun, Zhengming Chen, on behalf of China Kadoorie Biobank Study Tags: Original Articles 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

A guide for identification and continuing care of adult congenital heart disease patients in primary care
Conclusions: By focusing on identifying ACHD patients in primary care and organising/delivering ACHD services, the ACHD Toolkit could help to improve quality, timeliness of care, patient experience and wellbeing.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - June 23, 2011 Category: Cardiology Authors: S. Ellison, J. Lamb, A. Haines, S. O'Dell, G. Thomas, S. Sethi, J. Ratcliffe, S. Chisholm, J. Vaughan, V.S. Mahadevan Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research