SMJ articles in the category "cardiovascular diseases"

Original Article

Evaluation of an Electronic Health Record Alert to Improve Screening and Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Factors in a High-Risk Population

Objectives: Cardiovascular disease and stroke risk factor screening and management by primary care providers (PCPs) have a significant impact on their patients’ health. The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of an electronic health record (EHR) cardiovascular disease and stroke risk alert in improving the ability of…

Posted in: cardiovascular diseases 5 electronic health records 6 primary care 64 Stroke 16

Original Article

Cardiovascular Diseases Health Literacy among Patients, Health Professionals, and Community-Based Stakeholders in a Predominantly Medically Underserved Rural Environment

Objective: The central Appalachian region of the United States is disproportionately burdened with cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, the level of literacy about CVD among residents has not been well studied. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and factors of CVD health literacy (HL) among a sample of patients/caregivers, providers/professionals,…

Posted in: Appalachia 18 cardiovascular diseases 5 health literacy 9 risk factor 2

Review Article

History of Music Therapy and Its Contemporary Applications in Cardiovascular Diseases

Contrary to what is commonly believed, music therapy is an old cure, the use of which is lost in the mists of time. Music always has been perceived to have particular healing powers, and the entire history of civilization contains aspects that link music to physical and mental healing. It…

Posted in: cardiovascular diseases 5

Expired CME Article

Platelet Function in Patients with Depression

Depression accelerates the development and progression of cardiovascular disease and confers an increased risk of mortality. Platelets share biochemical similarity with the central nervous system, particularly in the uptake, storage, and metabolism of serotonin. Given this similarity, and considering the central role of platelets in the biology of cardiovascular disease,…

Posted in: cardiovascular diseases 5 Depression 22 platelets 3

Expired CME Article

Inflammatory Aspects of Sleep Apnea and Their Cardiovascular Consequences

Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common medical condition that occurs in a considerable percentage of the population. Substantial evidence shows that patients with OSA have an increased incidence of hypertension compared with individuals without OSA, and that OSA is a risk factor for the development of hypertension. It…

Posted in: atherosclerosis 13 cardiovascular diseases 5 cytokines 3 inflammation 12 obstructive sleep apnea 7 platelets 3 sleep apnea 5
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