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Cardiovascular Disorders

Journal Article

Coffee and Caffeine Consumption and the Risk of Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women

We sought to assess longitudinal relations of caffeinated coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and total caffeine intakes with mean blood pressure and incident hypertension in postmenopausal women in the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study.

Jan 14, 2016
Commentary

Wildfires Getting More Destructive

The potential for smoke to harm air quality and cause health problems was especially acute in 2015 because a record number of wildfires broke out in the United States. Pre-wildfire season preparedness could go a long way toward protecting public health.

Dec 28, 2015
Journal Article

Comparison of Hypertension Healthcare Outcomes Among Older People in the USA and England

This study compares hypertension care outcomes in the USA and England and evaluates the effectiveness of each system.

Dec 3, 2015
Journal Article

Opportunities for Involving Men and Families in Chronic Disease Management: A Qualitative Study from Chiapas, Mexico

A qualitative study was conducted to identify strategies to involve men and engage family members in disease management and risk reduction.

Nov 19, 2015
Journal Article

Chronic Stroke Outcome Measures for Motor Function Intervention Trials: Expert Panel Recommendations

The purpose of this article is to review the state of the science and to make recommendations for measuring patient-centric outcomes in interventions for motor improvement in the chronic stroke phase.

Nov 18, 2015
Journal Article

Older Ethnic Minority Women's Perceptions of Stroke Prevention and Walking

This study examines gender differences in perceptions of stroke prevention and physical activity among ethnic minority seniors.

Nov 2, 2015
Journal Article

Development of Cardiovascular Quality Indicators for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from an International Expert Panel Using a Novel Online Process

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Jul 24, 2015
Journal Article

Challenges of Implementing Mhealth Interventions for Lifestyle Modification in Prehypertensive Subjects in Argentina, Guatemala, and Peru

This study describes the processes related to implementation of mHealth interventions for lifestyle modification in a randomized controlled trial conducted with prehypertensive subjects in Argentina, Guatemala, and Peru from low-resource settings.

Jul 1, 2015
Commentary

What Does the Future Hold for A-Fib?

Longer-term thinking, enhanced public awareness, and more thorough engagement among stakeholders are critical components of a strategy to deal with atrial fibrillation.

Jun 2, 2015
Infographic

The Future of Anticoagulation: Facts and Figures

This infographic illustrates the research RAND Europe carried out on the future of anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, including study background, design, key findings and recommendations.

Jun 2, 2015
Research Brief

AF-related stroke prevention: today and the future: Summary for patients

As heart arrhythmia atrial fibrillation (AF) is becoming more prevalent, we explored current and future landscapes for AF-related stroke prevention. Key areas for the future include public awareness and patient education.

Jun 1, 2015
Research Brief

AF-related stroke prevention: today and the future: Summary for healthcare professionals

As heart arrhythmia atrial fibrillation (AF) is becoming more prevalent, we explored current and future landscapes for AF-related stroke prevention. Key areas for the future include education of medical staff and engagement across health services.

Jun 1, 2015
Report

The future of anticoagulation management in atrial fibrillation in Europe: An assessment of today's challenges with recommendations for the future

As heart arrhythmia atrial fibrillation (AF) is becoming more prevalent, we explored current and future landscapes for AF-related stroke prevention. Our recommendations target awareness, education and maintaining engagement across health services.

Jun 1, 2015
Report

The future of anticoagulation management in atrial fibrillation in Europe: An assessment of today's challenges with recommendations for the future: Annexes

As heart arrhythmia atrial fibrillation (AF) is becoming more prevalent, we explored the current landscape for AF-related stroke prevention. These annexes contain study methods and detailed results used in developing recommendations for the future.

Jun 1, 2015
Journal Article

Emergency Physicians' Perceptions and Decision-Making Processes Regarding Patients Presenting with Palpitations

Palpitations are a common emergency department (ED) complaint, yet relatively little research exists on this topic from an emergency care perspective.

May 18, 2015
Report

Specialty Payment Model Opportunities and Assessment: Gastroenterology and Cardiology Model Design Report

Describes research related to the design of episode-based payment models for ambulatory gastroenterology and cardiology services for possible testing by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.

Mar 16, 2015
Journal Article

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Cambodian Refugees

The authors sought to determine rates of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in Cambodian refugees, and to assess the proportion whose conditions are satisfactorily managed in comparison to the general population.

Feb 11, 2015
Journal Article

Education and Coronary Heart Disease Risk: Potential Mechanisms Such as Literacy, Perceived Constraints, and Depressive Symptoms

Education is inversely associated with coronary heart disease (CHD) risk; however the mechanisms are poorly understood.

Dec 31, 2014
Journal Article

Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms and Medical Illness Among Adults with Anxiety Disorders

The current study assessed associations between severity of anxiety and depression and the presence of medical conditions in adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders.

Dec 31, 2014
Journal Article

Impact of Food Support on Food Security and Body Weight Among HIV Antiretroviral Therapy Recipients in Honduras: A Pilot Intervention Trial

Optimal strategies to improve food security and nutrition for people living with HIV (PLHIV) may differ in settings where overweight and obesity are prevalent and cardiovascular disease risk is a concern.

Dec 11, 2014

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