Search Tag: SMI

Cardiology Management

Smi-associated-sudden-cardiac-death

2019 25 Jul

A study published in JAMA Cardiology aimed to measure the prevalence of silent myocardial infarction (SMI) in patients that have had a sudden cardiac death (SCD) with no other history of coronary artery disease (CAD).  SCD is responsible for 50% of cardiac deaths, with CAD being the most common cause. As SCD is usually the first occurrence of any...Read more

Cardiology Management

Nhs-pilot-projects-address-heart-health-of-mentally-ill

2014 25 Sep

As part of its work to implement actions from the Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Outcomes Strategy, the Living Longer Lives programme at NHS Improving Quality is launching a pilot study that aims to identify and prevent cardiovascular disease in people with serious mental illness, ultimately saving lives. The Living Longer Lives team at NHS improving...Read more