Rising atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease-related mortality among older adults in the United States: A 22-year retrospective cohort study using the CDC WONDER database.

Background: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality in the United States. However, data on ASCVD-related mortality trends among older adults remain limited. This study aims to delineate contemporary mortality trends across various sociodemographic and regional groups in the United States.

Shifting trends and disparities in colorectal cancer and heart failure-related mortality in the United States: A two-decade retrospective analysis.

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) and heart failure (HF) are significant contributors to morbidity and mortality, particularly when they co-occur. This study aims to analyze the trends in mortality related to both CRC and HF from 1999 to 2020, identifying demographic and geographical variations that could inform targeted interventions.

Methods: We examined death certificate data from the CDC WONDER database to assess trends in CRC and HF-related mortality over a 22-year period.

Therapeutic use of music listening in patients undergoing invasive coronary procedures: A meta-analysis.

Background: Listening to music has been shown to reduce pain and anxiety before, during, and after invasive coronary procedures.

Aim: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the effect of therapeutic use of music on both, perioperative and postoperative outcomes of invasive coronary procedures.

Methods: An exhaustive literature search of 3 electronic databases (MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane CENTRAL) was conducted from inception until 10 December 2023.

The Effectiveness and Safety of Beta Antagonists in Patients With Burns: An Updated Meta-Analysis.

AimsThe purpose of this systematic review was to assess the safety and effectiveness of beta antagonists for improving clinical care in burn patients, compared to placebo.MethodsArticles from randomized-controlled trials were identified by a literature search on PubMed and Cochrane. We included relevant trials involving patients with burn.

Clinical Outcomes With Nurse-Coordinated Multidisciplinary Care in Patients With Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

The American Heart Association (AHA) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) recommend nurse-inclusive multidisciplinary care for patients with heart failure (HF). However, there is no meta-analysis that focuses specifically on the impact of nurse-coordinated multidisciplinary care. Considering this literature gap, we conducted this review that seeks to systematically synthesize the current evidence available regarding the impact of nurse-coordinated multidisciplinary care on clinical outcomes in patients with HF.