Extracorporeal Life Support in Infarct-Related Cardiogenic Shock A multicenter trial examined the use of extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock. The study found that ECLS therapy did not significantly reduce the risk of death at 30 days compared to those who received medical therapy alone. However, ECLS…
Global Effect of Modifiable Risk Factors on Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality A global study analyzed data from over 1.5 million participants to assess the impact of five modifiable risk factors (body-mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, smoking, and diabetes) on cardiovascular disease and overall mortality. The research found that these risk factors are associated with…
Adherence to CPAP Treatment and the Risk of Recurrent Cardiovascular Events: A Meta-Analysis A study examined the impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) on the risk of cardiovascular events. The research found that good adherence to CPAP significantly reduced the recurrence risk of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke and Asthma Syndrome Emergency Department Visits in New York City In 2023, wildfires in Canada not only impacted air quality locally but also had effects hundreds of kilometers away, such as in New York City (NYC), where they caused increased levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) known to affect health. While previous…
