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1 Risk for coronary heart disease increases risk for colorectal neoplasm Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Egg consumption in relation to risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
3 Statins Are Associated With Reduced Risk of Esophageal Cancer, Particularly in Patients With Barretts Esophagus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
4 Erectile dysfunction, testosterone deficiency, and risk of coronary heart disease in a cohort of men living with HIV in Belgium The Journal of Sexual Medicine, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
5 Executive dysfunction is independently associated with reduced functional independence in heart failure Journal of Clinical Nursing, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
6 Effect of consuming salad and yogurt as preload on body weight management and cardiovascular risk factors: a randomized clinical trial International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
7 The effects of pre- and post-exercise consumption of multi-ingredient performance supplements on cardiovascular health and body fat in trained men after six weeks of resistance training: a stratified, randomized, double-blind study Full Text Nutrition & Metabolism, May 20, 2013 Review Article
8 A J-shaped association between plasma testosterone and risk of ischemic arterial event in elderly men: The French 3C cohort study Maturitas, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
9 Sexual Orientation Disparities in Cardiovascular Biomarkers Among Young Adults American Journal of Preventive Medicine, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
10 Warfarin slows deterioration of renal function in elderly patients with chronic kidney disease and atrial fibrillation Full Text Clinical Interventions in Aging, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Health-Related Quality of Life of Ticagrelor versus Clopidogrel in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes--Results from the PLATO Trial Value in Health, May 20, 2013 Review Article
12 Impact of a Hospital-Level Intervention to Reduce Heart Disease Overreporting on Leading Causes of Death Full Text Preventing Chronic Disease, May 20, 2013 Review Article
13 Evaluation of XIENCE V Everolimus-Eluting and Taxus Express2 Paclitaxel-Eluting Coronary Stents in Patients With Jailed Side Branches From the SPIRIT IV Trial at 2 Years The American Journal of Cardiology, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
14 A study of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the women referred to health centers for cardiovascular disease (CVDs) and their risk factors Health Care for Women International, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
15 Effects of hypocaloric diets with different glycemic indexes on endothelial function and glycemic variability in overweight and in obese adult patients at increased cardiovascular risk Clinical Nutrition, May 15, 2013 Clinical Article
16 Trends in C-Reactive Protein Levels in US Adults From 1999 to 2010 American Journal of Epidemiology, May 15, 2013 Clinical Article
17 Cardiac rehabilitation: beginning at the bedside Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, May 14, 2013
18 Patient participation in a cardiac rehabilitation program Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, May 14, 2013
19 Six-Year Cost Trends at PPG Industries Paralleling the Introduction of Health Promotion Programs Directed at Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 14, 2013 Review Article
20 Patient and program characteristics of early outpatient cardiac rehabilitation programs in the united states Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, May 13, 2013
As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).
Read the article summaryAs published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).
Read the article summary1 Lessons in Hypertension from New Clinical Trials Postgraduate Medicine, November 24, 2009
2 Effect of cocoa and theobromine consumption on serum HDL-cholesterol concentrations: a randomized controlled trial American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 19, 2013
3 The Impact of Pistachio Consumption on Blood Lipid Profile: A Literature Review American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, March 14, 2013 Review Article
4 Improving heart failure disease management in skilled nursing facilities: lessons learned Clinical Nursing Research, April 23, 2013
5 Vitamin E in the prevention of cardiovascular disease- the importance of proper patient selection Journal of Lipid Research, April 2, 2013 Review Article
6 Evidenced-based pharmacotherapy for rate control in atrial fibrillation Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, March 26, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
7 Nutrition intervention to decrease symptoms in patients with advanced heart failure Research in Nursing & Health, January 31, 2013
8 Role of Garlic Usage in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: An Evidence-Based Approach Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 24, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
9 Older patients' experiences of heart failure-an integrative literature review Journal of Nursing Scholarship, April 29, 2013 Review Article
10 Short-term effects of fish-oil supplementation on heart rate variability in humans: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, March 28, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
11 Sexual self-perception and adjustment of cardiac patients: a psychometric analysis Journal of Research in Nursing, March 29, 2013
12 Dietary habits are related to outcomes in patients with advanced heart failure awaiting heart transplantation Journal of Cardiac Failure, April 16, 2013
13 Inorganic Nitrate and Beetroot Juice Supplementation Reduces Blood Pressure in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The Journal of Nutrition, April 18, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
14 Dietary advice for reducing cardiovascular risk Cochrane Reviews, April 1, 2013
15 Clinical Update on the Management of Atrial Fibrillation Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, April 9, 2013
16 Evaluation of an education and follow-up programme for implantable cardioverter defibrillator-implanted patients Journal of Clinical Nursing, April 22, 2013
17 Predictors of New-Onset Heart Failure Circulation: Heart Failure, March 28, 2013
18 Sexuality of patients with chronic heart failure and their spouses and the need for information regarding sexuality European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, April 23, 2013 Review Article
19 Modification of self-concept in patients with a left-ventricular assist device: an initial exploration Journal of Clinical Nursing, April 4, 2013
20 Heart Failure: Clinical Problem and Management Issues Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, February 13, 2013 Review Article
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