Alcohol and Coronary Disease in Older Adults
General Medicine Summary and Comment
Results from a prospective cohort study support the protective effect of alcohol on CHD in older adults.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
January 27, 2006
Covering:
Mukamal KJ et al., J Am Geriatr Soc 2006 Jan; 54:30-7
The Burden of Acute Vascular Events: A Broad Look
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Data from the Oxford Vascular Study suggest that cerebrovascular events are more common than coronary events.
By Beat J. Meyer, MD
January 26, 2006
Covering:
Rothwell PM et al. for the Oxford Vascular Study., Lancet 2005 Nov 19; 366:1773-83
Post-MI Strokes: A 20-Year Study
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Stroke incidence was high during the first 3 years after myocardial infarction, particularly in the first month.
By Joel M. Gore, MD
January 26, 2006
Covering:
Witt BJ et al., Ann Intern Med 2005 Dec 6; 143:785-92
Does Erectile Dysfunction Portend CV Events?
Cardiology Summary and Comment
New data come from men enrolled in a prostate-cancer prevention trial.
By JoAnne M. Foody, MD
January 26, 2006
Covering:
Thompson IM et al., JAMA 2005 Dec 21; 294:2996-3002
For Men, Dyslipidemia Now Might Mean High BP Later
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Insights from the Physicians’ Health Study
By Joel M. Gore, MD
January 26, 2006
Covering:
Halperin RO et al., Hypertension 2006 Jan; 47:45-50
Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair with a Clip Device
Cardiology Summary and Comment
A percutaneous edge-to-edge technique was tested in a phase I trial.
By Beat J. Meyer, MD
January 26, 2006
Covering:
Feldman T et al., J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 Dec 6; 46:2134-40
Cohn LH., J Am Coll Cardiol 2005 Dec 6; 46:2141-2
Cholesterol Lowering and Affective Changes in Elders
General Medicine Summary and Comment
A double-blind study supports the hypothesis that marked decreases in cholesterol might be associated with changes in affect among older adults.
By Allan S. Brett, MD
January 24, 2006
Covering:
Morales K et al., J Am Geriatr Soc 2006 Jan; 54:70-6
What’s the Prognosis for Elders with HF or LVSD After MI?
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Some answers from VALIANT
By Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
January 19, 2006
Covering:
White HD et al. for the VALIANT Investigators., Circulation 2005 Nov 29; 112:3391-9
Mitral Annular Calcification and Stroke
Cardiology Summary and Comment
The more diagnostic imaging we do, the more aware we become of less well-known stroke risk factors.
By Joel M. Gore, MD
January 19, 2006
Covering:
Kizer JR et al., Stroke 2005 Dec; 36:2533-7
Barnett HJM., Stroke 2005 Dec; 36:2523-5
Recognizing Heart Failure in Older People with COPD
General Medicine Summary and Comment
A clinical model for diagnosing heart failure in COPD patients might help identify who should undergo echocardiography.
By Keith I. Marton, MD
January 17, 2006
Covering:
Rutten FH et al., BMJ 2005 Dec 10; 331:1379-82
S. aureus Bacteriuria in Elderly Men with Urinary Incontinence
Infectious Diseases Summary and Comment
Of 102 VA medical center patients with staphylococcal bacteriuria, 21 had staphylococcal bacteremia concomitantly or developed it within 12 months.
By Neil M. Ampel, MD
January 13, 2006
Covering:
Muder RR et al., Clin Infect Dis 2006 Jan 1; 42:46-50
After Failed Fibrinolysis, Rescue PCI Is Best
Cardiology Summary and Comment
Free
Rescue PCI beat both repeat fibrinolysis and conservative care in the REACT trial.
By Howard C. Herrmann, MD
January 12, 2006
Covering:
Gershlick AH et al. for the REACT Trial Investigators., N Engl J Med 2005 Dec 29; 353:2758-68
Risks and Benefits of Sedative Use in Older People
Cardiology General Medicine
The benefits of sedative use in older people with insomnia are statistically significant but likely outweighed by the risks.
By Keith I. Marton, MD
January 12, 2006
Covering:
Glass J et al., BMJ 2005 Nov 19; 331:1169-73
