Feb 28 2011
Galan P, et al. Effects of B vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids on cardiovascular diseases: a RCT. BMJ 2010; 341:c6273
B-vitamin and low dose omega-3 fatty acid supplements are not associated with better vascular outcomes in people with ischaemic heart disease and stroke.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=993
Feb 18 2011
Kowey PR, et al. Efficacy and safety of prescription omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of recurrent symptomatic atrial fibrillation. JAMA 2010; 304(21): 2363-72
High dose omega-3 fatty acids were not associated with a benefit in prevention of recurrent symptomatic AF.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1264
Feb 16 2011
Rothwell PM, et al. Effect of daily aspirin on long-term risk of death due to cancer: analysis of individual patient data from randomised trials. Lancet 2011; 377(9759): 31-41
Daily aspirin (≥ 75 mg) taken by participants in cardiovascular studies reduced the risk of cancer death.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=723
Feb 14 2011
Athyros VG, et al. Safety and efficacy of long-term statin treatment for cardiovascular events in patients with CHD and abnormal LFTs in GREACE Study: a post-hoc analysis. Lancet 2010; 376: 1916–22
Statin are effective and safe in patients with established coronary heart disease but with mild-to-moderate abnormal liver function tests.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=686
Jan 21 2011
Di Angelantonio E, et al. CKD and risk of major CVD and no-vascular mortality: prospective population based cohort study. BMJ. 2010;341:c4986
Even the earliest stages of CKD seem to be independently associated with an increased risk of subsequent CHD.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=262
Jan 12 2011
Zoungas S, et al. Severe hypoglycemia and risk of vascular events and death. N Engl J Med 2010;363:1410-8
Severe hypoglycaemia is strongly associated with increased risk of vascular events and death (~ 350% ↑ risk).
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=206
Jan 05 2011
Rondondi N, et al. Subclinical hypothyroidism and the risk of coronary heart disease and mortality. JAMA. 2010;304(12):1365-1374.
Subclinical hypothyroidism (elevated TSH with normal thyroxine levels) is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) events and mortality.
Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=162
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