Contact
searchSearch
HMP Global

Cardiovascular Topic Center

Featured

News
Implementation of Low-Burden HF Protocol Reduces Hospital Readmissions
02/21/2023
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence...
02/21/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes Worse for Patients Discharged to SNFs With Low Quality Ratings
12/15/2022
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522...
12/15/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Contributes to Hypotension Diagnosis in NH Residents
01/12/2022
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory...
01/12/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Heart Failure Prevalence Among US Nursing Home Residents With Diabetes Mellitus
12/03/2021
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study...
12/03/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Statin Discontinuation Low Among Older Veterans Near End of Life
08/31/2020
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined...
08/31/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Helpful at Pacemaker Implantation
08/26/2020
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing...
08/26/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Low HDL, Hyperglycemia, Hypertension Linked With Increased Mortality in Older Women
07/02/2020
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic...
07/02/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Higher Rates of CV Events, Death Among OAs With High Homocysteine
06/22/2020
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable...
06/22/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Frailty Affects Health-Related QoL After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
05/22/2020
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online...
05/22/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
Importance of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Family Caregivers
Videos
Importance of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Family Caregivers
05/07/2020
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD, APRN, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses why a telehealth intervention for family caregivers of...
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD, APRN, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses why a telehealth intervention for family caregivers of...
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD,...
05/07/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
Data Supports Statin Use Following Myocardial Infarction in OAs
Interview
Data Supports Statin Use Following Myocardial Infarction in OAs
04/14/2020
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, explains why older adults should initiate statins for a minimum of two years after the first myocardial infarction to achieve benefit, regardless of a patient’s age.
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, explains why older adults should initiate statins for a minimum of two years after the first myocardial infarction to achieve benefit, regardless of a patient’s age.
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician...
04/14/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care

Newsfeed

News
Implementation of Low-Burden HF Protocol Reduces Hospital Readmissions
02/21/2023
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence suggests that implementation of the heart failure management protocol has the potential to reduce costs and consequences associated with hospital readmission for SNF patients with heart failure,” researchers wrote.
“This preliminary evidence...
02/21/2023
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Outcomes Worse for Patients Discharged to SNFs With Low Quality Ratings
12/15/2022
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522 patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities that were ranked below average, average, or above average by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
The study involved 15,522...
12/15/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Contributes to Hypotension Diagnosis in NH Residents
01/12/2022
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can contribute to the diagnosis of hypotension in NH residents with a significant predisposition for hypotensive episodes.
Study findings reveal ambulatory...
01/12/2022
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Heart Failure Prevalence Among US Nursing Home Residents With Diabetes Mellitus
12/03/2021
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study explored the prevalence of heart failure among nursing home residents who also have diabetes mellitus and note that future research is needed to understand how multiple comorbid conditions affect this patient...
Authors of a recent study...
12/03/2021
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Statin Discontinuation Low Among Older Veterans Near End of Life
08/31/2020
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined resident and facility factors that could potentially predict statin discontinuation after nursing home admission in veterans with limited life expectancy or advanced dementia taking statins for secondary...
A JAGS study recently examined...
08/31/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Helpful at Pacemaker Implantation
08/26/2020
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing pacemaker implantation, a comprehensive geriatric assessment is useful for identifying functional deficits associated with mortality and nursing home admission after the procedure.
In older adults undergoing...
08/26/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Low HDL, Hyperglycemia, Hypertension Linked With Increased Mortality in Older Women
07/02/2020
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic syndrome components on mortality in older people present some gender differences,” researchers concluded, “with low HDL cholesterol, hyperglycemia, and elevated blood pressure being more strongly associated to...
“The impact of metabolic...
07/02/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Higher Rates of CV Events, Death Among OAs With High Homocysteine
06/22/2020
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable whether homocysteine is a causal factor or a marker of cardiovascular disease and mortality,” they wrote, “evidence from previous studies had confirmed our findings that serum total homocysteine concentrations...
“Although it is still debatable...
06/22/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Frailty Affects Health-Related QoL After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
05/22/2020
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online in Age and Ageing show that frailty in patients with peripheral artery disease and renal dysfunction predicted deteriorated health-related quality of life 1 year after transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Study findings published online...
05/22/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Few Older Patients Get Needed Cardiac Rehab
01/17/2020
According to study findings, only one in four patients on Medicare receive cardiac rehabilitation recommended to help them recover from events like a heart attack or coronary bypass surgery.
According to study findings, only one in four patients on Medicare receive cardiac rehabilitation recommended to help them recover from events like a heart attack or coronary bypass surgery.
According to study findings,...
01/17/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Women Face Higher Mortality Risk from Postoperative Atrial Fibriliation Despite Lower Incidence Postsurgery
11/14/2024
While men are more likely to develop postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) after open-heart surgery, women with poAF face a higher risk of long-term mortality compared to men.
While men are more likely to develop postoperative atrial fibrillation (poAF) after open-heart surgery, women with poAF face a higher risk of long-term mortality compared to men.
While men are more likely to...
11/14/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Study Reveals Key Predictors of Dementia Risk in Patients With Parkinson Disease
11/01/2024
Age, sex, and education are key dementia risks in Parkinson disease.
Age, sex, and education are key dementia risks in Parkinson disease.
Age, sex, and education are key...
11/01/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Enhancing Parkinson Disease Treatment
10/25/2024
Personalized adaptive deep brain stimulation may offer better control of motor symptoms and enhance quality of life compared to standard treatment approaches in Parkinson disease.
Personalized adaptive deep brain stimulation may offer better control of motor symptoms and enhance quality of life compared to standard treatment approaches in Parkinson disease.
Personalized adaptive deep brain...
10/25/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Investigating a Potential Link Between Inflammation and Cardiac Arrhythmia
10/23/2024
Researchers investigated how immune cells in human epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) contribute to atrial fibrillation (AF), revealing a potential link between inflammation and cardiac arrhythmia according to research published in Nature...
Researchers investigated how immune cells in human epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) contribute to atrial fibrillation (AF), revealing a potential link between inflammation and cardiac arrhythmia according to research published in Nature...
Researchers investigated how...
10/23/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Depression Increases Risk of Parkinson Disease, Dementia, and Mortality, Study Finds
10/10/2024
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease (PD) is not just a consequence of motor symptoms but may be an early indicator of the disease, associated with increased mortality and dementia risk, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology,...
Depression in Parkinson disease...
10/10/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Parkinson's Foundation Invests $3 Million in Groundbreaking Research to Accelerate Treatment Breakthroughs
09/10/2024
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has announced a $3 million investment in 33 research grants, marking a significant step forward in the battle against Parkinson disease and offering new hope for millions of patients worldwide, according to a press...
The Parkinson's Foundation has...
09/10/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
At-Home Intracranial Recordings Reveal Circadian Rhythms in Patients with PD
08/27/2024
Globus pallidus internus (GPi) activity in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) was strongly modulated by circadian rhythms, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Globus pallidus internus (GPi) activity in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) was strongly modulated by circadian rhythms, according to a study published in Nature Communications.
Globus pallidus internus (GPi)...
08/27/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
Bibliometric Analysis Reveals Growing Research Focus and Global Impact of Parkinson Disease Economic Burden
08/19/2024
Research on the economic burden of Parkinson disease (PD) has grown significantly in recent years, highlighting the increasing global impact of this neurodegenerative disorder, according to a study published in the Journal of Public Health.
Research on the economic burden of Parkinson disease (PD) has grown significantly in recent years, highlighting the increasing global impact of this neurodegenerative disorder, according to a study published in the Journal of Public Health.
Research on the economic burden...
08/19/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
PD-Related Genes Contribute to Disease in 15% of Patients
08/05/2024
Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.
Approximately 15% of patients with Parkinson disease (PD) in a large international cohort had potentially actionable genetic variants, according to a study published in the journal Brain.
Approximately 15% of patients...
08/05/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound Subthalamotomy for Treating Parkinson Disease
07/23/2024
A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).
A study assessed the safety and effectiveness of staged bilateral MRI-guided focused ultrasound subthalamotomy (FUS-STN) to treat Parkinson Disease (PD).
A study assessed the safety and...
07/23/2024
Annals of Long-Term Care

Insights

Importance of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Family Caregivers
Videos
Importance of Early Palliative Care Interventions for Family Caregivers
05/07/2020
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD, APRN, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses why a telehealth intervention for family caregivers of...
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD, APRN, Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Division of Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care, University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses why a telehealth intervention for family caregivers of...
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, PhD,...
05/07/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
Data Supports Statin Use Following Myocardial Infarction in OAs
Interview
Data Supports Statin Use Following Myocardial Infarction in OAs
04/14/2020
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, explains why older adults should initiate statins for a minimum of two years after the first myocardial infarction to achieve benefit, regardless of a patient’s age.
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, explains why older adults should initiate statins for a minimum of two years after the first myocardial infarction to achieve benefit, regardless of a patient’s age.
Geert Lefeber, MD, geriatrician...
04/14/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care

Interactive Features

Quiz
Mortality Rates Lowered Among NH Residents Receiving Statins as Secondary Prevention
03/10/2020
According to study findings, older adults receiving statins after acute myocardial infarction experienced reduced 1-year mortality by what percent?
According to study findings, older adults receiving statins after acute myocardial infarction experienced reduced 1-year mortality by what percent?
According to study findings,...
03/10/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care

Specialties

Events

Year Round Education

HMP Global Products

HMP Education Logo
HMP Omnimedia Logo
HMP Europe Logo
© 2024 HMP Global. All Rights Reserved.
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Term of Use