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C-reactive protein and serum creatinine, but not haemoglobin A1c, are independent predictors of coronary heart disease risk in non-diabetic Chinese
Conclusion Adding hsCRP and serum creatinine, but not haemoglobin A1c, to traditional risk factors improved CHD risk prediction among non-diabetic Singaporean Chinese. The improved risk estimates will allow better identification of individuals at high risk of CHD than existing risk calculators such as the ATP III model. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Salim, A., Tai, E. S., Tan, V. Y., Welsh, A. H., Liew, R., Naidoo, N., Wu, Y., Yuan, J.-M., Koh, W. P., van Dam, R. M. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Accuracy of methods for detecting an irregular pulse and suspected atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions BPMs and non-12-lead ECG were most accurate for detecting pulse irregularities caused by atrial fibrillation; other technologies may therefore be pragmatic alternatives to pulse palpation for the first step of atrial fibrillation screening. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Taggar, J. S., Coleman, T., Lewis, S., Heneghan, C., Jones, M. Tags: Review Source Type: research

Work and leisure time sitting and inactivity: Effects on cardiorespiratory and metabolic health
Conclusions These findings emphasize sedentary behaviour during leisure time, rather than at work, as a risk behaviour in relation to cardiorespiratory and metabolic health. For cardiorespiratory fitness, it may be important not only to promote MVPA, but also to discourage sedentary behaviour during leisure time. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Saidj, M., Jorgensen, T., Jacobsen, R. K., Linneberg, A., Oppert, J.-M., Aadahl, M. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Trends in overweight and obesity among rural children and adolescents from 1985 to 2014 in Shandong, China
Conclusion The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Shangdong rural areas increased rapidly between 1985 and 2014. Rural areas should not be neglected in obesity intervention, policy-makers and experts should pay more attention to the new tendency. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhang, Y.-x., Wang, Z.-x., Zhao, J.-s., Chu, Z.-h. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Could the two-minute step test be an alternative to the six-minute walk test for patients with systolic heart failure?
Conclusion The two-minute step test is well tolerated by patients with heart failure and may thus be considered as an alternative for the six-minute walk test. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Wegrzynowska-Teodorczyk, K., Mozdzanowska, D., Josiak, K., Siennicka, A., Nowakowska, K., Banasiak, W., Jankowska, E. A., Ponikowski, P., Wozniewski, M. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Resting heart rate and measures of effort-related cardiac autonomic dysfunction predict cardiovascular events in asymptomatic type 2 diabetes
Conclusions Chronotropic incompetence, resting tachycardia and reduced heart rate recovery are independently and additively associated with long-term mortality, myocardial infarction or stroke in type 2 diabetes without known coronary heart disease. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zafrir, B., Azencot, M., Dobrecky-Mery, I., Lewis, B. S., Flugelman, M. Y., Halon, D. A. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Estimated cardiovascular relative risk reduction from fixed-dose combination pill (polypill) treatment in a wide range of patients with a moderate risk of cardiovascular disease
Conclusion This study demonstrated that the effect of a cardiovascular polypill on risk factor levels is modified by the level of these risk factors. Groups defined by baseline LDL-cholesterol or systolic BP had large differences in risk factor reductions but only moderate differences in estimated cardiovascular relative risk reduction, suggesting also that patients with mildly increased risk factor levels but an overall raised cardiovascular risk benefit from being treated with a polypill. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lafeber, M., Webster, R., Visseren, F. L., Bots, M. L., Grobbee, D. E., Spiering, W., Rodgers, A., on behalf of the Programme to Improve Life and Longevity (PILL) Collaborative Group Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Cumulative social risk and type 2 diabetes in US adults: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2006
Conclusions Simultaneous exposure to several adverse social risk factors significantly influences the odds of diabetes. Better prevention and control of diabetes needs accounting for all aspects of social disadvantage. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Echouffo-Tcheugui, J. B., Caleyachetty, R., Muennig, P. A., Narayan, K., Golden, S. H. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Long-term all-cause and cardiovascular mortality following incident myocardial infarction in men and women with and without diabetes: Temporal trends from 1998 to 2009
Conclusions The excess long-term mortality associated with diabetes and excess cardiovascular disease mortality in diabetic women indicates a need for improved secondary prevention in diabetic patients, especially women. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nedkoff, L., Knuiman, M., Hung, J., Briffa, T. G. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Insertable cardiac monitors in the diagnosis of syncope and the detection of atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusions Prolonged monitoring with ICMs is an effective tool for diagnosing the underlying cardiac cause of unexplained syncope and for detecting AF in patients with CS. In all RCTs, ICMs have a superior diagnostic yield compared to conventional monitoring. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Burkowitz, J., Merzenich, C., Grassme, K., Brüggenjürgen, B. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Impact of prolonged walking exercise on cardiac structure and function in cardiac patients versus healthy controls
Conclusion This study suggests that stable cardiac patients are capable of performing three days of prolonged walking exercise without clinically significant acute overall deterioration in cardiac function or more pronounced increase in cardiac biomarkers compared with healthy controls. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Benda, N. M., Hopman, M. T., van Dijk, A. P., Oxborough, D., George, K. P., Thijssen, D. H., Eijsvogels, T. M. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Marital quality and loneliness as predictors for subjective health status in cardiac rehabilitation patients following percutaneous coronary intervention
Conclusion Both patients with less optimal marital quality and lonely patients did not reach the MCS level of a healthy Dutch population. Therefore, extra care and support should be given to these patients in a CR programme. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Roijers, J., Sunamura, M., Utens, E. M., Dulfer, K., ter Hoeve, N., van Geffen, M., Draaijer, J., Steenaard, R., van Domburg, R. T. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research

Loneliness, marriage and cardiovascular health
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Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dafoe, W. A., Colella, T. J. Tags: Invited editorial Source Type: research

Sports-related sudden cardiac death in Switzerland classified by static and dynamic components of exercise
Conclusions In this Swiss cohort, incidence of SrSCD was very low and similar in all sports categories classified by their static and dynamic components. However, the incidence was higher in COMP compared to REC, and CAD proved to be the most common underlying cause of SrSCD. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gräni, C., Chappex, N., Fracasso, T., Vital, C., Kellerhals, C., Schmied, C., Saguner, A. M., Trachsel, L. D., Eser, P., Michaud, K., Wilhelm, M. Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research

Incremental value of Veterans Specific Activity Questionnaire and the YMCA-step test for the assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness in population-based studies
Conclusions Neither VSAQ nor the YMCA-step test contributes sufficiently to the assessment of cardiorespiratory fitness in population-based studies. (Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology)
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - July 10, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Teren, A., Zachariae, S., Beutner, F., Ubrich, R., Sandri, M., Engel, C., Löffler, M., Gielen, S. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research