Practical Cardiology Newsletter

Conference Report: American Heart Association Scientific Sessions

1 in 3 Cardiovascular Disease Patients Skip the Flu Shot

Approximately one in three patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease skip the flu shot each year despite its effectiveness in lowering the risk of illness and death, shows research presented at AHA's Scientific Sessions.

Electronic Cigarettes Pose CVD Risks Similar to Traditional Cigarettes

The impact of electronic cigarettes on cardiovascular disease risk factors is similar to effects seen in people who smoke traditional combustible cigarettes with harmful effects on cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose, as well as on blood flow to the heart, researchers reported at AHA's Scientific Sessions this month.

Bariatric Surgery May Lessen Stroke Risk in Obese Patients

Patients with obesity who undergo bariatric surgery are less likely to experience cerebrovascular events, shows a study presented at AHA's Scientific Sessions earlier this month.

Depression Severity May Increase Stroke and Heart Disease Risk

Patients who suffer from depression are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, but what about the risk of non-fatal cardiovascular disease events?

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