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Good exercise capacity linked to lower mortality rates in older women

A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting found that the annual mortality rate related to heart disease was about four times higher in women who had poor exercise capacity, compared with women who had good exercise capacity. Using data from more than 4,700 women with an average age of 64, the researchers also found that women with good exercise capacity had a lower annual rate of cancer deaths and deaths related to other causes. HealthDay News (12/7) Learn More
PET links meditation to improved myocardial blood flow

Researchers who used PET found that individuals with coronary heart disease who practiced transcendental meditation in addition to cardiac rehabilitation and those who practiced meditation alone had a 20.7% and 12.8% increase in myocardial blood flow, respectively, compared with a 5.8% increase among those who received cardiac rehab alone and a 10.3% decline among those who received standard treatment. The findings in a nuclear cardiology journal suggest that meditation be considered in heart health programs, but more studies are needed, said study co-author Dr. Robert Schneider. Health Imaging online (12/6) Learn More
CBO: Pelosi's drug pricing bill would save government $456B in 10 years

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Report: Health systems can push vendors to develop patient-friendly EHRs

American Council on Science and Health (12/11) Learn More
Poll: Costs lead many Americans to forgo treatment

Gallup (12/9) Learn More
International Consortium For Health Outcomes Measurement Standardized Outcome Measurement Set For HF Patients

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Outcomes of Women Compared With Men After Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes

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Cardiovascular Quality and Research News

ACC CV Quality SmartBrief

Good exercise capacity linked to lower mortality rates in older women

PET links meditation to improved myocardial blood flow

CBO: Pelosi's drug pricing bill would save government $456B in 10 years

Report: Health systems can push vendors to develop patient-friendly EHRs

Poll: Costs lead many Americans to forgo treatment

International Consortium For Health Outcomes Measurement Standardized Outcome Measurement Set For HF Patients

Outcomes of Women Compared With Men After Non–ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes