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Clinical Correlates and Prognostic Significance of Change in Standardized Left Ventricular Mass in a Community-Based Cohort of African Americans Epidemiology
Conclusions In our community-based sample of African Americans, baseline BMI and BP, and change in BP on follow-up were key determinants of increase in standardized log-LVMI, which in turn carried an adverse prognosis, underscoring the need for greater control of BP and weight in this group.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 5, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fox, E. R., Musani, S. K., Samdarshi, T. E., Taylor, J. K., Beard, W. L., Sarpong, D. F., Xanthakis, V., McClendon, E. E., Liebson, P. R., Skelton, T. N., Butler, K. R., Mosley, T. H., Taylor, H., Vasan, R. S. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Socioeconomic Position and Incidence of Ischemic Stroke in Denmark 2003-2012. A Nationwide Hospital-Based Study Stroke
Conclusions In Denmark, there is a strong relation between low socioeconomic position and risk for hospitalization for stroke. Lifestyle, as indicated by smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption, and diabetes appears to increase the risk for stroke in people with lower socioeconomic position.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 16, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Andersen, K. K., Steding-Jessen, M., Dalton, S. O., Olsen, T. S. Tags: Stroke Source Type: research

Adherence to Guideline-Recommended Therapy Is Associated With Decreased Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and Major Adverse Limb Events Among Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease Heart Failure
Conclusions In patients with claudication or CLI, combination treatment with four guideline-recommended therapies is associated with significant reductions in MACE, MALE, and mortality.
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - April 10, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Armstrong, E. J., Chen, D. C., Westin, G. G., Singh, S., McCoach, C. E., Bang, H., Yeo, K.-K., Anderson, D., Amsterdam, E. A., Laird, J. R. Tags: Heart Failure Source Type: research