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Cardiovascular Function and Treatment in Beta-Thalassemia Major

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Heart failure (HF) is the most common cause of death in Thalassemia Major.
In patients with Beta-thalassemia Major, acute and chronic forms of heart failure require different treatment.
Life expectancy is extended with use of chelation therapy.

Read the full article in Circulation
Circulation. 2013: published online before print June 17, 2013, 10.1161/CIR.0b013e31821c7c64.

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Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Jun 17, 2013 4:41 PM CDT

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2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure

Forecasting the Future of Stroke in the US Banner

Recommendations for initial and serial evaluation in HF
Treatment of Stages A to D
Comprehensive guide for the hospitalized HF patient

Read the full article in Circulation
Circulation. 2013: published online before print June 5, 2013, 10.1161/CIR.0b013e31829e8776

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Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Jun 5, 2013 1:09 PM CDT

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Hypertension Leads to the Development of Brain Lesions

High Blood Pressure and Cerebral White Matter Lesion Progression in the General Population

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White matter lesions have been shown to increase the risk of dementia and stroke.
High blood pressure is an important factor in the development of small-vessel disease.

Read the full article in Hypertension
Hypertension. 2013; 61: 1354-1359 Published online before print March 25, 2013, doi: 10.1161/?HYPERTENSIONAHA.111.00430

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Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Jun 3, 2013 1:37 PM CDT

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Top Scientific Advances in CVD in Older Populations

The Cardiovascular Disease in Older Populations Committee, a joint-committee out of American Heart Association's Council on Clinical Cardiology and Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing recently picked what they consider some of the top advancements made in the field of CVD in older populations. more...

Posted by Stacy AHA Science on May 30, 2013 5:11 PM CDT

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Forecasting the Future of Stroke in the United States

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The burden of Stroke is projected to double for each decade over the age of 55 years.
Between 2012 and 2030 total direct annual stroke-related medical costs are expected to rise from $71.55 billion to $183.13 billion.
This paper outlines the importance of implementing highly effective preventive, acute care and rehabilitative services providing both medical and societal benefits.

Read the full article in Stroke
Stroke. 2013: published online before print May 22, 2013, 10.1161/STR.0b013e31829734f2

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Posted by Stacy AHA Science on May 22, 2013 2:15 PM CDT

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Clinical Competence in Coronary Artery Interventional Procedures

ACCF/AHA/SCAI 2013 Update of the Clinical Competence Statement on Coronary Artery Interventional Procedures

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Analysis of link between institutional activity level and success rates in PCI
Recommendations for operator proficiency and institutional program quality
Risk assessment for procedure-specific success and complication rates

Read the full article in Circulation
Circulation. 2013: published online before print May 9, 2013, 10.1161/CIR.0b013e31829201e1

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Posted by Stacy AHA Science on May 20, 2013 3:00 PM CDT

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Quality and Patient-reported Health Status

Cardiovascular Health: The Importance of Measuring Patient-Reported Health Status

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Helping people live better longer is a key health care goal.
Patient-reported health status predicts other health outcomes, informs clinical decisions, helps to target resources, and improves surveillance of the disease burden.
Patient-reported health status is a key measure of cardiovascular health outcome.

Read the full article in Circulation
Circulation. 2013: published online before print May 6, 2013, 10.1161/CIR.0b013e3182949a2e

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Posted by Stacy AHA Science on May 13, 2013 3:06 PM CDT

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Your Health's Best Friend: Pet Ownership and Cardiovascular Risk

Pet Ownership and Cardiovascular Risk

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Role of pets and CVD risk
Effective stress reduction
Increased physical activity

Read the full article in Circulation
Circulation. 2013: published online before print May 9, 2013, 10.1161/CIR.0b013e31829201e1

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Posted by Stacy AHA Science on May 10, 2013 1:38 PM CDT

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Forecasting the Impact of Heart Failure in the United States

Heart failure incidence is expected to climb and costs more than double over the next 20 years due to an aging U.S. population.
By 2030, heart failure could cost every U.S. taxpayer $244 per year.
Prevention and treatment strategies are needed to reduce the rise in the heart failure incidence.

Read the full article in Circulation: Heart Failure
Circ Heart Fail. 2013: published online before print April 24, 2013, 10.1161/HHF.0b013e318291329a.

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Posted by Stacy AHA Science on May 9, 2013 12:13 PM CDT

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People with Congenital Heart Disease Benefit from Exercise

Promotion of Physical Activity for Children and Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association

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Kids and adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) benefit from regular physical activity.
It is important for health care providers to promote physical activity to the patient with CHD.
Recommendations should strike a balance between the patient’s activity interests and clinical assessment.

Read the full article in Circulation
Circulation. 2013: published online before print April 29, 2013, 10.1161/CIR.0b013e318293688f.

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Posted by Stacy AHA Science on Apr 30, 2013 1:03 PM CDT