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Cardiovascular disease risk in women with a history of spontaneous preterm delivery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion Spontaneous preterm delivery is an independent risk factor for the development of IHD, stroke and overall CVD. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 13, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Heida, K. Y., Velthuis, B. K., Oudijk, M. A., Reitsma, J. B., Bots, M. L., Franx, A., van Dunne, F. M., on behalf of the Dutch Guideline Development Group on Cardiovascular Risk Management after Reproductive Disorders Tags: Reviews Source Type: research

Supervised versus non-supervised exercise in patients with recent myocardial infarction: A propensity analysis
Conclusions The use of supervised exercise training in patients with recent MI was associated with a significant decrease in the composite outcome of subsequent ischaemic events and death. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 13, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Coll-Fernandez, R., Coll, R., Munoz-Torrero, J. F. S., Aguilar, E., Ramon Alvarez, L., Sahuquillo, J. C., Yeste, M., Jimenez, P. E., Mujal, A., Monreal, M., the FRENA Investigators Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Prognostic value of the oxygen uptake efficiency slope and other exercise variables in patients with coronary artery disease
Conclusion The oxygen uptake efficiency slope is an independent predictor for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in patients with coronary artery disease, irrespective of a truly maximal effort during cardiopulmonary exercise tests. Furthermore, the oxygen uptake efficiency slope provides prognostic information, complementary to the minute ventilation/carbon dioxide production slope and peak exercise capacity. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 13, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Coeckelberghs, E., Buys, R., Goetschalckx, K., Cornelissen, V. A., Vanhees, L. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Central systolic blood pressure is associated with ethnicity and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Chinese middle-aged population
Conclusions CSBP estimated using the BPro device correlates with various cardiovascular risk factors. Our results may help establish future reference values in the Chinese middle-aged population. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 13, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wang, Z., Hao, G., Zhang, L., Chen, Z., Wang, X., Guo, M., Tian, Y., Shao, L., Zhu, M. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

An updated prediction model of the global risk of cardiovascular disease in HIV-positive persons: The Data-collection on Adverse Effects of Anti-HIV Drugs (D:A:D) study
Conclusions An updated, easily recalibrated, global CVD-risk equation tailored to HIV-positive persons was developed using routinely collected CVD risk parameters and incorporating markers on immune function (CD4 lymphocyte count), and exposure to antiretroviral therapies. The estimated CVD risk can be used to quantify risk and to guide preventive care. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Friis-Moller, N., Ryom, L., Smith, C., Weber, R., Reiss, P., Dabis, F., De Wit, S., Monforte, A. D., Kirk, O., Fontas, E., Sabin, C., Phillips, A., Lundgren, J., Law, M., on behalf of the D:A:D study group Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

The predictive role of renal function and systemic inflammation on the onset of de novo atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery
Conclusions Age and eGFR were identified as the strongest predictors of POAF in a population largely composed of valve surgery patients. Renal function, even from early stage, is independently associated with the increasing risk of developing POAF. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Limite, L. R., Magnoni, M., Berteotti, M., Peretto, G., Durante, A., Cristell, N., Laricchia, A., Camici, P. G., Alfieri, O., Cianflone, D. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Inflammatory markers and extent and progression of early atherosclerosis: Meta-analysis of individual-participant-data from 20 prospective studies of the PROG-IMT collaboration
Conclusion Inflammation was independently associated with CCA-IMT cross-sectionally. The lack of clear associations with CCA-IMT progression may be explained by imprecision in its assessment within a limited time period. Our findings for ‘inflammatory load’ suggest important combined effects of the three inflammatory markers on early atherosclerosis. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Willeit, P., Thompson, S. G., Agewall, S., Bergström, G., Bickel, H., Catapano, A. L., Chien, K.-L., de Groot, E., Empana, J.-P., Etgen, T., Franco, O. H., Iglseder, B., Johnsen, S. H., Kavousi, M., Lind, L., Liu, J., Mathiesen, E. B., Norata, G. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Lipid accumulation product and incident cardiovascular events in a normal weight population: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study
Conclusion LAP is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events in normal BMI subjects, but is not superior over other anthropometrics indices. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hosseinpanah, F., Barzin, M., Mirbolouk, M., Abtahi, H., Cheraghi, L., Azizi, F. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Cardiovascular disease risk in women with premature ovarian insufficiency: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion POI is an independent though modest risk factor of IHD and overall CVD but not of stroke. Because of the limited impact of POI on CVD risk compared to classical cardiovascular risk factors, it is unlikely that POI will be implemented as modifier of cardiovascular risk classification. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Roeters van Lennep, J. E., Heida, K. Y., Bots, M. L., Hoek, A., on behalf of the collaborators of the Dutch Multidisciplinary Guideline Development Group on Cardiovascular Risk Management after Reproductive Disorders Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Shifts in the age distribution and from acute to chronic coronary heart disease hospitalizations
Conclusions An increasing proportion of Dutch CHD hospital admissions was for chronic forms of CHD. The age at hospitalization was pushed towards older age: premature CHD admission declined over time and admission rates at very old age increased. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Koopman, C., Bots, M. L., van Dis, I., Vaartjes, I. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Cause-specific mortality and years of life lost in patients with different manifestations of vascular disease
Conclusions Patients with manifest vascular disease are at increased risk of both cardiovascular and cancer mortality, particularly patients with PAD or polyvascular disease. On average, patients with vascular disease of ≥50 years die 7.8 years younger than the general population. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: van Kruijsdijk, R. C., van der Graaf, Y., Koffijberg, H., de Borst, G. J., Nathoe, H. M., Jaap Kappelle, L., Visseren, F. L., on behalf of the SMART study group Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Coronary calcification among 3477 asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals
Conclusion No difference in the presence or severity of coronary calcifications was observed between asymptomatic and symptomatic middle-aged individuals. After adjusting for cardiovascular risk factors, symptoms were not predictive for the presence or extent of CAC. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ovrehus, K. A., Jasinskiene, J., Sand, N. P., Jensen, J. M., Munkholm, H., Egstrup, K., Lambrecthsen, J., Mickley, H., Diederichsen, A. C. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Transgenerational effects of parental cardiovascular disease and risk factors on offspring mortality: family-linkage data from the HUNT Study, Norway
Background Cardiovascular risk factors are known to be associated between parents and offspring. However, whether these associations are reflected in increased offspring mortality has not been extensively studied. Design This was a family study of 32,536 father-offspring and 39,614 mother-offspring pairs who participated in the HUNT Study, Norway. Methods Adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) for offspring total and cardiovascular mortality associated with parental levels of cardiovascular disease risk factors were estimated using Cox regression. Results and conclusions Fathers' and mothers' reporting of cardiovascular disease (...
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Vik, K. L., Romundstad, P., Carslake, D., Davey Smith, G., Nilsen, T. I. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Altered core and skin temperature responses to endurance exercise in heart failure patients and healthy controls
Conclusion Heart failure patients and controls show comparable exercise-induced increase in Tcore, whilst heart failure patients demonstrate altered Tskin responses to exercise and attenuated elevation in Tskin per increase in Tcore. These impaired thermoregulatory responses to exercise are, at least partly, explained by the lower absolute workload and lower physical fitness level in heart failure patients. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Benda, N. M., Eijsvogels, T. M., Van Dijk, A. P., Bellersen, L., Thijssen, D. H., Hopman, M. T. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Cardiac rehabilitation improves coronary endothelial function in patients with heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy: A positron emission tomography study
Conclusions Coronary endothelial function is altered in patients with heart failure due to non-ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy. In these patients, cardiac rehabilitation significantly improves coronary vasomotion. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - January 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Legallois, D., Belin, A., Nesterov, S. V., Milliez, P., Parienti, J.-J., Knuuti, J., Abbas, A., Tirel, O., Agostini, D., Manrique, A. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research