Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Jul 2014
Multicenter StudyTrends in acute myocardial infarction in young patients and differences by sex and race, 2001 to 2010.
Various national campaigns launched in recent years have focused on young women with acute myocardial infarctions (AMIs). Contemporary longitudinal data about sex differences in clinical characteristics, hospitalization rates, length of stay (LOS), and mortality have not been examined. ⋯ AMI hospitalization rates for young people have not declined over the past decade. Young women with AMIs have more comorbidity, longer LOS, and higher in-hospital mortality than young men, although their mortality rates are decreasing.
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Jul 2014
Meta AnalysisAlcohol consumption and risk of atrial fibrillation: a prospective study and dose-response meta-analysis.
Although high alcohol consumption has been associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), the role of light to moderate drinking remains unclear. ⋯ These findings indicate that alcohol consumption, even at moderate intakes, is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation.