Cardiovascular Disease

Migraine Linked With Increased Long-Term Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular Event Risk
May 17, 2018Migraine headache is associated with a higher risk for major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.

Opioids, Sedatives, and the Risk for Cardiopulmonary and Respiratory Arrest
April 26, 2018Opioids and sedatives may represent independent and additive predictors of cardiopulmonary and respiratory arrest in both medical and surgical patients.

Migraines and Risk for Cardiovascular Comorbidities
February 21, 2018Migraines are associated with elevated risks in several cardiovascular comorbidities, including myocardial infarction, stroke, and venous thromboembolism.

Discontinuing Long-Term Aspirin Leads to Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk
October 04, 2017There is more than a 30% increased risk of cardiovascular events following discontinuation of low-dose aspirin in long-term users.

Marijuana Use May Increase Risk of Hypertension-Related Death
August 28, 2017Researchers found that marijuana use increases risk of hypertension-related death by three-fold, and marijuana use is linked to greater cardiovascular risks than cigarette smoking.

Energy Drink Consumption Affecting Cardiac Health?
August 16, 2017Ingredients in energy drinks are contributing to adverse cardiovascular events, including angina and myocardial infarction.

Early CVD Detection in Patients With RA: Expert Insight
July 31, 2017Patients with RA have a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and cardiac magnetic resonance can help with early diagnosis.

Chronic Disease Risk Increased With Adulthood Weight Gain
July 26, 2017Weight gain during early to middle adulthood is associated with an increased risk of major chronic diseases and decreases the likelihood of healthy aging.

Serum Vitamin D Level Linked to Cardiovascular Risks in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
June 30, 2017In patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, levels of serum vitamin D are closely related to cholesterol levels and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Undiagnosed Chest Pain May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
April 24, 2017Most patients with undiagnosed chest pain in primary care do not undergo cardiac diagnostic testing.

Tocilizumab and Cardiovascular Risk in RA Patients
March 09, 2017No evidence was found of a higher cardiovascular risk among rheumatoid arthritis patients who switched from a different biologic drug or tofacitinib to tocilizumab vs to a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor.

CMV Connection With RA Cardiovascular Disease Risk: An Expert Interview
March 06, 2017The cause of the RA-CVD link is unclear, although viral infection has been implicated in some studies.

Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk to Prevent Shoulder Tendinitis
January 31, 2017Risk factors for cardiovascular disease are associated with rotator cuff tendinopathy and glenohumeral joint pain.

Risk of Stroke May Double in Women With Migraine History
December 02, 2016Stroke preventive measures should be considered in women with a history of migraine headache.

Comparing Cardiovascular Risk of Arthritis Medications
November 17, 2016Celecoxib is comparable to naproxen and ibuprofen in cardiovascular safety for patients with arthritis at high risk for cardiovascular disease.

Assessing Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis
September 20, 2016Rheumatology Advisor speaks with Erin Michos, MD, cardiologist at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Eric Matteson, MD, rheumatologist at Mayo Clinic, about refining cardiovascular risk assessment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Clinical Pain Advisor Articles
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- Migraine Symptoms Can Improve Despite Unchanged Pain Avoidance, Endurance
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Also Benefits Chronic Pain
- MRS May Accurately Identify Painful Disks in Chronic Low Back Pain
- Does Opioid Tapering in Chronic Pain Result in Controlled Pain at Taper Completion?
- Spinal Cord Stimulation Shows Long-Term Effectiveness for Refractory Neuropathic Pain
- Color Doppler Ultrasound for the Diagnosis of Sacroiliitis in Inflammatory Back Pain
- An Evidence-Based Road Map to Navigating the Opioid Epidemic
- Headache Frequency, Medication Overuse, and Depression Linked to Migraine
- Giving the Choice of Medical Support During Painful Procedures to Children With Cancer
- Mechanisms of Posttraumatic Headache
- Parents Conflicted About Opioid Use in Children
- Generalized Mechanical Hyperalgesia in Chronic Migraine, Temporomandibular Disorder