2012. december 10., hétfő

Sodium, Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease: Further Evidence Supporting the American Heart Association Sodium Reduction Recommendations [AHA Presidential Advisory]

Sodium, Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease: Further Evidence Supporting the American Heart Association Sodium Reduction Recommendations [AHA Presidential Advisory]:
Recent reports of selected observational studies and a meta-analysis have stirred controversy and have become the impetus for calls to abandon recommendations for reduced sodium intake by the US general population. A detailed review of these studies documents substantial methodological concerns that limit the usefulness of these studies in setting, much less reversing, dietary recommendations. Indeed, the evidence base supporting recommendations for reduced sodium intake in the general population remains robust and persuasive. The American Heart Association is committed to improving the health of all Americans through implementation of national goals for health promotion and disease prevention, including its recommendation to reduce dietary sodium intake to <1500 mg/d.

Measurement and Interpretation of the Ankle-Brachial Index: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association [AHA Scientific Statement]

Measurement and Interpretation of the Ankle-Brachial Index: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association [AHA Scientific Statement]

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A free online and open-source encyclopedia:
The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging is glad to propose this new knowledge based platform.

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Non-invasive imaging: Echocardiography, MR/CT, Nuclear, Echocardiography (Non-invasive imaging)

Our Time: A Call to Save Preventable Death From Cardiovascular Disease (Heart Disease and Stroke) [WHF/AHA/ACCF/EHN/ESC Presidential Advisory]

Our Time: A Call to Save Preventable Death From Cardiovascular Disease (Heart Disease and Stroke) [WHF/AHA/ACCF/EHN/ESC Presidential Advisory]

ACCF 2012 Expert Consensus Document on Practical Clinical Considerations in the Interpretation of Troponin Elevations A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation Task Force on Clinical Expert Consensus Documents

ACCF 2012 Expert Consensus Document on Practical Clinical Considerations in the Interpretation of Troponin Elevations A Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation Task Force on Clinical Expert Consensus Documents

Medical Director Responsibilities for Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation/Secondary Prevention Programs: 2012 Update: A Statement for Health Care Professionals From the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the American Heart Association [AACVPR/AHA Scientific Statement]

Medical Director Responsibilities for Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation/Secondary Prevention Programs: 2012 Update: A Statement for Health Care Professionals From the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the American Heart Association [AACVPR/AHA Scientific Statement]:
Medical directors of cardiac rehabilitation/secondary prevention (CR/SP) programs are responsible for the safe and effective delivery of high-quality CR/SP services to eligible patients. Yet, the training and resources for CR/SP medical directors are limited. As a result, there appears to be considerable variability throughout CR/SP programs in the United States in the roles, responsibilities, and engagement of CR/SP medical directors. Since the publication of the 2005 scientific statement from the American Heart Association and American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation regarding medical director responsibilities for outpatient CR/SP programs, significant changes have occurred. This statement updates the responsibilities of CR/SP medical directors, in view of changes in federal legislation and regulations and changes in health care delivery and clinical practice that impact the roles and responsibilities of CR/SP medical directors.

New consensus document advises on interpretation of troponin tests

New consensus document advises on interpretation of troponin tests: The American College of Cardiology has released the first comprehensive consensus document covering the clinical considerations involved in ordering and interpreting troponin tests for diagnosing or ruling out MI.