A study shows that the absolute risk for end-stage renal disease in women who have had preeclampsia is low but that preeclampsia is a marker of increased risk for subsequent end-stage renal disease. Medscape Medical News
Review the way insulin resistance and hyperglycemia contribute to cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetes and how managing these risks can improve patient outcomes.
A study looking at the relationship between being fat, being fit, and living longer found that lower fitness is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality, even after adjustment for adiposity. Medscape Medical News
Drs. Bridges and Despotis discuss hereditary, acquired, and procedure-related factors that may increase bleeding risk during cardiothoracic surgery, and approaches for optimal management of bleeding. Medscape Cardiology
A survey shows that excessive drinking and binge drinking increase the risk for the metabolic syndrome, suggesting that public health messages should emphasize the potential cardiometabolic risk. Medscape Medical News
