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Polyunsaturated fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
CONCLUSIONS: This is the most extensive systematic review of RCTs conducted to date to assess effects of increasing PUFA on cardiovascular disease, mortality, lipids or adiposity. Increasing PUFA intake probably slightly reduces risk of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease events, may slightly reduce risk of coronary heart disease mortality and stroke (though not ruling out harms), but has little or no effect on all-cause or cardiovascular disease mortality. The mechanism may be via TG reduction. PMID: 30484282 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - November 27, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Abdelhamid AS, Martin N, Bridges C, Brainard JS, Wang X, Brown TJ, Hanson S, Jimoh OF, Ajabnoor SM, Deane KH, Song F, Hooper L Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Atrial Transcriptional Profiles of Molecular Targets Mediating Electrophysiological Function in Aging and Pgc-1 β Deficient Murine Hearts
Conclusion: These findings limit the possible roles of gene transcriptional changes in previously reported age-dependent pro-arrhythmic electrophysiologial changes observed in Pgc-1β-/- atria to an altered Ca2+-ATPase (Atp2a2) expression. This directly parallels previously reported arrhythmic mechanism associated with p21-activated kinase type 1 deficiency. This could add to contributions from the direct physiological outcomes of mitochondrial dysfunction, whether through reactive oxygen species (ROS) production or altered Ca2+ homeostasis. Introduction Atrial arrhythmias constitute a major public health pro...
Source: Frontiers in Physiology - April 23, 2019 Category: Physiology Source Type: research

Assessing patient preferences for switching from warfarin to direct oral anticoagulants
This study assessed patient preference for warfarin or DOAC based on a willingness to pay more for potential DOAC benefits. Current warfarin patients with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism enrolled in the University of Utah Health Thrombosis Service were given a one-time electronic survey that assessed preferences between warfarin and DOACs using scenarios comparing effectiveness, safety, and convenience. When DOACs were preferred, patients were asked how much more they would be willing to pay monthly for the perceived advantages associated with DOACs. With 123 completed surveys, 68% of patients preferred to st...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - October 19, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Many take anticoagulants and OTC supplements, which poses risk
FINDINGSNearly 98% percent of people prescribed direct-acting oral anticoagulants such as apixaban also used  over-the-counter products. Of those, 33% took at least one such product that, in combination with the anticoagulants, could cause dangerous internal bleeding. People taking these medications largely lacked knowledge of some potentially serious interactions.BACKGROUNDDirect-acting oral anticoagulants are the drug of choice for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation, which occurs most frequently in older patients. Apixaban is one of the most frequently prescribed. However, most people prescribed apix...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - October 31, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Rationale and Design of the Hamburg City Health Study
AbstractThe Hamburg City Health Study  (HCHS) is a large, prospective, long-term, population-based cohort study and a unique research platform and network to obtain substantial knowledge about several important risk and prognostic factors in major chronic diseases. A random sample of 45,000 participants between 45 and 74 years of age from the general population of Hamburg, Germany, are taking part in an extensive baseline assessment at one dedicated study center. Participants undergo 13 validated and 5 novel examinations primarily targeting major organ system function and structures including extensive imaging examinatio...
Source: European Journal of Epidemiology - November 7, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Cardiovascular health of nonagenarians in southern Italy: a cross-sectional, home-based pilot study of longevity
Conclusion Nonagenarians and centenarians in the Cilento region had a healthy metabolic profile and a low prevalence of clinical cardiovascular disease. Even among nonagenarians and centenarians with structural heart abnormalities, report of symptoms is low. Larger studies in the Cilento population may help elucidate the mechanisms underlying cardiovascular health in the oldest old.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine - January 14, 2020 Category: Cardiology Tags: Research articles: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Gut microbial composition in patients with atrial fibrillation: effects of diet and drugs
AbstractAtrial fibrillation (AF) reduces the quality of life by triggering stroke and heart failure. The association between AF onset and gut metabolites suggests a causal relationship between AF and gut microbiota dysbiosis; however, the relationship remains poorly understood. We prospectively enrolled 34 hospitalized patients with AF and 66 age-, sex-, and comorbidity-matched control subjects without a history of AF. Gut microbial compositions were evaluated by amplicon sequencing targeting the 16S ribosomal RNA gene. We assessed differences in dietary habits by using a brief-type self-administered diet history questionn...
Source: Heart and Vessels - July 17, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

A Novel Creatinine-Based Equation to Estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate in Chinese Population With Chronic Kidney Disease: Implications for DOACs Dosing in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Conclusion: Xiangya-s equation provides more accurate GFR estimates in Chinese CKD patients who need consecutive monitoring of renal function, which may assist clinicians in choosing appropriate drug dosages.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - February 19, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Commentary: Moving the dial on DOAC use early after cardiac surgery
Atrial fibrillation remains an unsolved complication after cardiac surgery with published rates in the 20-50%1,2. As outlined in a recent STS database analysis3, over 60% of US surgeons still use warfarin rather than switching to direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for stroke prophylaxis in this clinical scenario. This trend persists despite the limitations associated with warfarin use, including prolonged and often turbulent early titration in new patients, dietary restrictions, strict monitoring requirements and extensive medication interactions.
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - June 14, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Asishana A. Osho, Gus J. Vlahakes Tags: ADULT – Commentary Source Type: research

Prospective Comparison of Plasma Biomarker and Traditional Risk Factor Profiles for Incident Isolated Atherosclerotic Disease and Incident Isolated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Conclusions: The data supports the view that components of vascular inflammation and cardiovascular stress drives AAA development, whereas glycated cross-links in abdominal aortic wall tissue may have a plausible role in reducing AAA risk in individuals with DM.PMID:35097031 | PMC:PMC8790118 | DOI:10.3389/fcvm.2021.818656
Source: Atherosclerosis - January 31, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stefan Acosta Shahab Fatemi Olle Melander Gunnar Engstr öm Anders Gotts äter Source Type: research

‘Significant interaction’: Omega-3 pills linked to 50% higher risk of atrial fibrillation
EXPERTS recently warned poor dietary habits could be fuelling incidence rates of atrial fibrillation . According to data, cases of the condition - which carries a hidden stroke risk - have grown 72 percent over the past two decades. The findings of a recent study, suggest that taking omega-3 supplements at higher doses could be implicated in the risk of the dangerous heart condition.
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 28, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

State-of-the-Art Review: Evidence on Red Meat Consumption and Hypertension Outcomes
Am J Hypertens. 2022 May 13:hpac064. doi: 10.1093/ajh/hpac064. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHypertension (HTN) is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including ischemic heart disease, stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation. The prevalence of HTN, as well as mortality rates attributable to HTN, continue to increase, particularly in the United States and among Black populations. The risk of HTN involves a complex interaction of genetics and modifiable risk factors, including dietary patterns. In this regard, there is accumulating evidence that links dietary intake of red meat with a high...
Source: American Journal of Hypertension - May 13, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tara Shrout Allen Harpreet S Bhatia Alexis C Wood Shabnam R Momin Matthew A Allison Source Type: research

Heart disease: Watching TV could be shortening your life –health risk
SEVERAL diseases sit under the heart disease umbrella including heart attacks, stroke, atrial fibrillation, and heart disease. A number of risk factors can impact an individual's risk such as poor diet, inactivity, and smoking. Researchers have now uncovered a new risk factor almost all of the population engages in.
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news