Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Mar 2011
Review Meta AnalysisPotassium intake, stroke, and cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis of prospective studies.
The objective of this study was to assess the relation between the level of habitual potassium intake and the incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD). ⋯ Higher dietary potassium intake is associated with lower rates of stroke and might also reduce the risk of CHD and total CVD. These results support recommendations for higher consumption of potassium-rich foods to prevent vascular diseases.
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Mar 2011
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyEffects of aspirin responsiveness and platelet reactivity on early vein graft thrombosis after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
The purpose of this study was to determine if an incomplete response to or inadequate antiplatelet effect of aspirin, or both, contribute to saphenous vein graft (SVG) occlusion after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. ⋯ Aspirin-insensitive thromboxane generation measured by UTXB(2) and shear-dependent platelet hyper-reactivity measured by Platelet Function Analyzer-100 CADP CT are novel independent risk factors for early SVG thrombosis after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.