... examine the association between pneumonia hospitalization and the risk of new-onset HF in the short, intermediate, and ... [Rationale and background]: Pneumonia and cardiovascular diseases are leading causes of death in North America and ... after the infection. Using data from the Cardiovascular Health Study, this proposal aims to: a) quantify the ...
... increases the subsequent risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD, new-onset heart failure, myocardial ... to other more traditional risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension. The mechanisms by ... these analyses using data from the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) and the Multi-Ethnic Study of ...
Background: The short and long-term risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) after infection are poorly understood. ... cohorts with 21-year follow-up: Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS, n=5,888, initial age 65 years or older) ...