Prospective validation of the AUB-HAS2 cardiovascular risk index
Habib A Dakik +6 more
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Genome-wide linkage analysis to urinary microalbuminuria in a community-based sample: The Framingham Heart Study.IntroductionMicroalbuminuria is a powerful risk factor for cardiovascular disease. It is not known whether genetic factors play a role in the
C. Fox +6 more
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Exercise-Induced Ventricular Ectopy and Cardiovascular Mortality in Asymptomatic Individuals [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The prognosis of exercise-induced premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) in asymptomatic individuals is unclear. OBJECTIVES: To investigate if high-grade PVCs during stress testing predict mortality in asymptomatic individuals.
Moorthy, Manickavasagar Vinayaga +8 more
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Psychosocial characteristics are associated with adherence to dietary, drugs and physical activity recommendations amongst cardiovascular disease patients in Lebanon [PDF]
Cardiovascular diseases are increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, reaching epidemic proportions in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region, including Lebanon.
Nasreddine, Lara M. +5 more
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Effects of clopidogrel therapy on oxidative stress, inflammation, vascular function, and progenitor cells in stable coronary artery disease [PDF]
Background:Traditional cardiovascular risk factors lead to endothelial injury and activation of leukocytes and platelets that initiate and propagate atherosclerosis.
Ghazzal, Ziyad M.B. +6 more
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Background: Studies indicate the presence of cardiovascular disease risk amongst patients with uterine fibroids and polycystic ovarian syndrome.Aim: The researchers aimed to examine the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors and independent ...
Andrea C. Salcedo +3 more
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Predicting major adverse cardiac events in spine fusion patients: Is the revised cardiac risk index sufficient? [PDF]
STUDY DESIGN.: Observational cohort study. OBJECTIVE.: To determine the accuracy of the Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) in predicting major adverse cardiac events in patients undergoing spine fusion surgery of 3 levels or more.
McClendon, Jamal +9 more
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Association between country preparedness indicators and quality clinical care for cardiovascular disease risk factors in 44 lower- and middle-income countries:A multicountry analysis of survey data [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular diseases are leading causes of death, globally, and health systems that deliver quality clinical care are needed to manage an increasing number of people with risk factors for these diseases.
Mary T Mayige +206 more
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The association of waterpipe smoking with arterial stiffness and wave reflection in a community-based sample [PDF]
Purpose The evidence linking waterpipe smoking to cardiovascular disease is limited. We evaluated the association of waterpipe smoking (WPS) with arterial stiffness and wave reflection measured by augmentation pressure (AP), augmentation index (AIx), and
Maha Makki +13 more
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Insulin resistance and other risk factors of cardiovascular disease in abnormal uterine bleeding
Background Studies indicate the presence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among patients with uterine fibroids and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Investigators were interested in examining the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors and ...
Hannah Shehata +3 more
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