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Samsung profit leap threatens Apple
Models pose with Samsung's S4 smartphone at its launch event at the company's headquarters in Seoul yesterday
Technology giant Samsung saw profits leap by 41 per cent in the first quarter thanks to a surge in sales of its smartphones.
The South Korean company made a net profit of 7.15tn won (about £4.2bn) for the period, up from 5.05tn won a year ago, in a bitter blow for rival Apple, which this week announced its first profit slide in nearly a decade.
According to the figures released today, Samsung's revenues fell slightly on the previous quarter, down 6 per cent at 52.87tn won (about £30.6bn), though profits were up on the last three months of 2012.
The company's thriving smartphone sector has been behind much of its success with its smartphone and mobile communications sales leaping 7 per cent on the last quarter to 32.82tn won (£19bn), accounting for around 75 per cent of the company's profits.
However Samsung predicted that growth in smartphone sales would stay flat in the coming months amid intensifying competition in the lower and middle sections of the market, before picking up in the second half of the year.
Robert Yi, head of investor relations, said: "We may experience stiffer competition in the mobile business due to expansion in the mid to low-end smartphone market."
Samsung's latest smartphone offering, the Galaxy S4, which goes on sale in the UK tomorrow, allows users to control the screen using their eyes is said to pose the greatest threat yet to Apple's iPhone and is expected to give the company another sales boost.
Samsung's positive results will prove a headache for Apple which earlier this week posted profits of £6.27bn, down £1.38bn from the same time last year.
Jan Dawson, an analyst at research firm Ovum, said Samsung's mobile business performed well in the first quarter of 2013, despite the fact that the previous three months are usually the biggest of the year.
She said: "Certainly it looks like year-on-year growth was much higher for Samsung's mobile phone unit than for Apple's iPhone segment. That's a testament to the broad appeal of Samsung's device range compared with the relatively high-end focus of the iPhone.
"It's also helpful that Samsung has device launches throughout the year, which help to keep demand going on a more consistent basis, whereas Apple suffers from strong seasonality.
"It also increased profits significantly both year on year and quarter on quarter in that business unit, in contrast with Apple, although Apple's margins are likely still much higher in its phone business.
"The next quarter should see a rise in marketing spending around the launch of the Galaxy S4, which may impact margins, though shipments should also go up."
Bryan Ma, from research firm IDC Asia Pacific, said Samsung was doing "very well right now", leading to consumer excitement about its devices and wariness among competitors about what it will do next.
"Some of the initial reviews around the Galaxy S4 might have been a little bit mixed, but nonetheless there is still a lot of excitement around it," he told the BBC.
"I think that with everything we have been seeing from them over the past few months, and more importantly going ahead, they are still the competitor to beat."
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Employment Opportunities in Bankrate Insurance
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Bankrate Insurance is the leading online comparison shopping and lead generation solution for the insurance industry. Bankrate Insurance is committed to creating innovative, best in class solutions for our end-customers and insurance partners.
Paid Search & Affiliate Marketing Manager
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, insuranceQuotes.com, is the leading insurance comparison shopping site for consumers and the premier customer acquisition platform for insurance agents and carriers. For insurance-shoppers we are creating best-in-class research and comparison shopping experiences, making the process of finding the right insurance simple, personal and smart. For carriers and agents we are creating industry-leading online acquisition success as a complete, trusted and effective partner. We are committed to providing consumers the choice of interaction they desire for an optimal and rewarding insurance-shopping experience, and through continuous innovation we are providing the tools and technologies to enable our insurance partners to discover the best close rates at scale.
Our mission is to recruit and partner with local Insurance Agents everywhere to help grow their business beyond their expectations. We will do this through the provision of more high-quality, ready-to-buy prospects than can be found anywhere else; through superior tools and resources; and through the ongoing support of our excellent member service team.
We are seeking a Paid Search & Affiliate Marketing Manager to join our dynamic B2B marketing department to help us acquire new agents through SEM and affiliate marketing campaigns. The position requires a background in paid search and ideally a working knowledge of affiliate marketing. The successful candidate should have a proven record of using PPC and affiliate marketing channels to generate traffic/leads, and experience in continuously analyzing and optimizing campaigns to ensure they are delivering ROI positive campaigns to the business.Â
This position provides the opportunity to operate on both the strategic and tactical level while taking ownership of paid search and affiliate marketing channels for the B2B side of the business.
- Paid Search
- Assume ownership and accountability of all facets of paid search campaigns, including strategy, management and execution from inception to customer acquisition
- Build and foster relationships with major search vendors (Google, Bing, LinkedIn)
- Design, test and optimize landing pages and lead-generation forms
- Optimize performance across a multiple-brand portfolio
- Continually monitor, analyze, and optimize campaigns with a strong emphasis on uncovering the most profitable channels and keywords to drive down acquisition costs
- Manage digital marketing agency relationship to assist with the above as appropriate
- Affiliate Marketing
- Maintain strong relationships with existing affiliates to manage their campaigns within our desired Cost-Per-Lead and Cost-Of-Acquisition ranges.
- Develop new and appealing promotions
- Identify and implement opportunities to profitably enhance the affiliate program
- Monitor and report on competitors' paid search and affiliate campaigns and promotions
- Manage monthly invoices; renegotiation of rates, renewing or canceling placements, and other adverting programs
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- Build monthly forecasts for all paid search and affiliate channels
- Compile and present campaign performance reports weekly
- Run monthly spend reports and distribute to appropriate parties
- Stay current with digital marketing trends and new channels/strategies to keep us ahead
Desired Skills/Experience:
- BA/BS in a related field
- Minimum 2 years' experience in PPC management roles (more experience preferred)
- In-depth knowledge of PPC channels and technologies, including paid search, retargeting and social network advertising (AdWords certified desirable or willingness to obtain )
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to turn data into insights and actions
- Experience in display marketing a plus
- Strong communication, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Strong time management and project management skills
- Experience handling marketing budgets and forecasting/reporting results.
- Ability to work well with a tight-knit team that supports each other through hardships and victories, constantly challenges the status quo, leans on each other's strengths, and commits to the highest quality
- As a full time regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in the Company's benefit programs. These programs include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance; company-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance, company-paid short and long term disability, PPL, paid sick days and paid holidays. Also included is the Company's 401(k) plan, under which Bankrate currently contributes 3%.
- Bankrate Insurance offers a casual, yet professional working environment.  We offer complimentary snacks, beverages, candy, company sponsored quarterly happy hours, summer field day, and holiday event.
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Bankrate, Inc. (NYSE: RATE) is the Web's leading aggregator of financial rate information, offering an unparalleled depth and breadth of rate data and financial content. Bankrate continually surveys approximately 4,800 financial institutions in all 50 states in order to provide clear, objective, and unbiased rates to consumers.
Our flagship Web site, Bankrate.com, provides free rate information to consumers on more than 300 financial products, including mortgages, credit cards, new and used automobile loans, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees. In addition to rate data, we publish original and objective personal finance stories to help consumers make informed financial decisions.
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ABSTRACT: Patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction frequently show abnormal coronary vascular function, even in the absence of overt coronary artery disease. Moreover, the severity of vascular dysfunction might be related to the aetiology of cardiomyopathy. We sought to determine the incremental value of assessing coronary vascular dysfunction among patients with ischaemic (ICM) and non-ischaemic (NICM) cardiomyopathy at risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Coronary flow reserve (CFR, stress/rest myocardial blood flow) was quantified in 510 consecutive patients with rest left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤45% referred for rest/stress myocardial perfusion PET imaging. The primary end point was a composite of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including cardiac death, heart failure hospitalization, late revascularization, and aborted sudden cardiac death. Median follow-up was 8.2 months. Cox proportional hazards model was used to adjust for clinical variables. The annualized MACE rate was 26.3%. Patients in the lowest two tertiles of CFR (CFR ≤ 1.65) experienced higher MACE rates than those in the highest tertile (32.6 vs. 15.5% per year, respectively, P = 0.004), irrespective of aetiology of cardiomyopathy. Impaired coronary vascular function, as assessed by reduced CFR by PET imaging, is common in patients with both ischaemic and non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy and is associated with MACE. © The Author 2015. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology.European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Imaging 02/2015; · 2.65 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To measure association between hepatic fat and albuminuria (an early marker of renal injury) in individuals without diabetes or hypertension. 2,281 individuals in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis without diabetes or hypertension, renal disease, or excess alcohol consumption underwent computed tomography (CT) for assessment of liver attenuation (marker of hepatic lipid content) and urinalysis (for albuminuria) at initial study visit, with assessment of incident and prevalent albuminuria by logistic regression in follow-up. After adjustment for age, gender, race, smoking, blood pressure, insulin resistance, and body mass index, individuals with less liver fat (higher liver CT attenuation) had a lower probability of having albuminuria at Exam 1 (OR per 10 unit increase in attenuation 0.77, 95 % CI 0.61-0.97, P = 0.02). At median 9.3 years follow-up, albuminuria was identified in 129 individuals were (5.8 %). In fully adjusted models (with age, smoking, body mass index, blood pressure, diabetes and hypertension as time-dependent covariates), lower liver attenuation (greater liver fat) was associated with higher risk of incident albuminuria (OR 0.79, 95 % CI 0.66-0.94, P = 0.008). Hepatic attenuation is associated with prevalent and incident albuminuria, an early, potent risk factor for renal risk in a population not clearly at risk for future renal failure.Journal of nephrology. 02/2015; - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We aimed to assess whether chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with expansion of the myocardial extracellular volume (ECV) using T1 measurements. Adult COPD patients Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease [GOLD] stage 2 or higher and free of known cardiovascular disease were recruited. All study patients underwent measures of pulmonary function, 6-minute walk test, serum measures of inflammation, overnight polysomnography, and a contrast cardiac magnetic resonance study. Eight patients with COPD were compared with 8 healthy control subjects. The mean predicted forced expiratory volume at 1 second of COPD subjects was 68%. Compared with control subjects, patients had normal left ventricular (LV) and right ventricular size, mass, and function. However, compared with control subjects, the LV remodelling index (median, 0.87; interquartile range [IQR], 0.71-1.14; vs median, 0.62; IQR, 0.60-0.77; P ¼ 0.03) and active left atrial emptying fraction was increased (median, 46; IQR, 41-49; vs median, 38; IQR, 33-43; P ¼ 0.005), and passive left atrial emptying fraction was reduced (median, 24; IQR, 20-30; vs median, 44; IQR, 31-51; P ¼ 0.007). The ECV was increased in patients with COPD (median, 0.32; IQR, 0.05; vs median, 0.27; IQR, 0.05; P = 0.001). The ECV showed a strong positive association with LV remodelling (r = 0.72; P = 0.04) and an inverse association with the 6-minute walk duration (r = -0.79; P = 0.02) and passive left atrial emptying fraction (r = -0.68; P = 0.003). Expansion of the ECV, suggestive of diffuse myocardial fibrosis, is present in COPD and is associated with LV remodelling, and reduced left atrial function and exercise capacity. Copyright © 2014 Canadian Cardiovascular Society. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The Canadian journal of cardiology 12/2014; 30(12):1668-75. · 3.12 Impact Factor -
Article: Visceral Adiposity and the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome Across Body Mass Index: The MESA Study.
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ABSTRACT: This study sought to evaluate differential effects of visceral fat (VF) and subcutaneous fat and their effects on metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk across body mass index (BMI) categories. The regional distribution of adipose tissue is an emerging risk factor for cardiometabolic disease, although serial changes in fat distribution have not been extensively investigated. VF and its alterations over time may be a better marker for risk than BMI in normal weight and overweight or obese individuals. We studied 1,511 individuals in the MESA (Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) with adiposity assessment by computed tomography (CT). A total of 253 participants without MetS at initial scan underwent repeat CT (median interval 3.3 years). We used discrete Cox regression with net reclassification to investigate whether baseline and changes in VF area are associated with MetS. Higher VF was associated with cardiometabolic risk and coronary artery calcification, regardless of BMI. After adjustment, VF was more strongly associated with incident MetS than subcutaneous fat regardless of weight, with a 28% greater MetS hazard per 100 cm(2)/m VF area and significant net reclassification (net reclassification index: 0.44, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.29 to 0.60) over clinical risk. In individuals with serial imaging, initial VF (hazard ratio: 1.24 per 100 cm(2)/m, 95% CI: 1.08 to 1.44 per 100 cm(2)/m, p = 0.003) and change in VF (hazard ratio: 1.05 per 5% change, 95% CI: 1.01 to 1.08 per 5% change, p = 0.02) were associated with MetS after adjustment. Changes in subcutaneous fat were not associated with incident MetS after adjustment for clinical risk and VF area. VF is modestly associated with BMI. However, across BMI, a single measure of and longitudinal change in VF predict MetS, even accounting for weight changes. Visceral adiposity is essential to assessing cardiometabolic risk, regardless of age, race, or BMI, and may serve as a marker and target of therapy in cardiometabolic disease. Copyright © 2014 American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.JACC Cardiovascular Imaging 11/2014; · 6.99 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A standard ("core") implementation of American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association 2013 lipid guidelines (based on 10-year risk) dramatically increases the statin-eligible population in older Americans, raising controversy in the cardiovascular community. The guidelines also endorse a more "comprehensive" risk approach based in part on lifetime risk. The impact of this broader approach on statin eligibility remains unclear. We studied the impact of 2 different implementations of the new guidelines ("core" and "comprehensive") using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Although "core" guidelines led to 72.0 million subjects qualifying for statin therapy, the broader "comprehensive" application led to nearly a twofold greater estimate for statin-eligible subjects (121.2 million), with the greatest impact among those aged 21 to 45 years. Subjects indicated for statin therapy under comprehensive guidelines had a greater burden of cardiovascular risk factors and a higher lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease than those not indicated for statins. In particular, men aged 21 to 45 years had a 3.13-fold increased odds of being eligible for statin therapy only under the "comprehensive" guidelines (vs standard "core" guidelines; 95% confidence interval 2.82 to 3.47, p <0.0001). There were no racial differences. In conclusion, the "comprehensive" approach to statin eligibility espoused by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association 2013 guidelines would increase the statin-eligible population to over 120 million Americans, particularly targeting younger men with high-risk factor burden. Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.The American Journal of Cardiology 10/2014; · 3.43 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: -Strategies for prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD) focus on severe left ventricular (LV) dysfunction, though most SCD post-myocardial infarction occurs in patients with mild/moderate LV dysfunction. We tested the hypothesis that infarct heterogeneity by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is associated with mortality beyond left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and LV dysfunction. In addition, we examined the association between infarct heterogeneity and mortality in those with LVEF>35%.Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging 10/2014; · 5.80 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We investigated the association between major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and inducible ischemia on regadenoson cardiac magnetic resonance myocardial perfusion imaging (CMRMPI) performed at 3.0-Tesla. Regadenoson stress CMRMPI is increasingly used to assess patients with suspected ischemia; however, its values in patient prognostication and risk reclassification are only emerging. We studied 346 patients with suspected ischemia who were referred for regadenoson CMR. We determined the prognostic association of presence of inducible ischemia by CMR with major adverse cardiac events (MACE). In addition, we assessed the extent of net reclassification improvement (NRI) by CMR beyond a clinical risk model. There were 52 MACE during a median follow-up of 1.9 years. Patients with inducible ischemia were four-fold more likely to experience MACE (HR=4.14, 95% CI 2.37-7.24, P<0.0001). In the best overall model, presence of inducible ischemia conferred a 2.6-fold increased hazard to MACE adjusted to known clinical risk markers (adjusted HR 2.59, 95% CI 1.30-5.18, P=0.0069). Individuals with no inducible ischemia experienced a low rate of cardiac death and MI (0.6% per patient year), while individuals with inducible ischemia had an annual event rate of 3.2%. NRI across risk categories (low <5%, intermediate 5-10%, and high >10%) by CMR was 0.29 [95%CI 0.15-0.44] and continuous NRI was 0.58. In conclusion, patients with a clinical suspicion of myocardial ischemia, regadenoson stress CMRMPI provides robust risk stratification. A CMRMPI negative for ischemia was associated with very low annual rate of hard cardiac events. In addition, CMRMPI provides effective risk reclassification in a substantial proportion of patients.Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 10/2014; · 4.44 Impact Factor - Journal of Cardiac Failure 09/2014; · 3.07 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Reduced coronary flow reserve (CFR), an indicator of coronary microvascular dysfunction, is seen in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and predicts cardiac mortality. Since aldosterone plays a key role in vascular injury, the aim of this study was to determine whether mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) blockade improves CFR in individuals with T2DM. Sixty-four men and women with well-controlled diabetes on chronic angiotensin converting enzyme inhibition (enalapril 20 mg/day) were randomized to add-on therapy of spironolactone 25mg, hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 12.5mg, or placebo for 6 months. CFR was assessed by cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) at baseline and at the end of treatment. There were significant and similar decreases in systolic blood pressure with spironolactone and HCTZ but not with placebo. CFR improved with treatment in the spironolactone group as compared with the HCTZ group and with the combined HCTZ and placebo groups. The increase in CFR with spironolactone remained significant after controlling for baseline CFR, change in BMI, race and statin use. Treatment with spironolactone improved coronary microvascular function raising the possibility that MR blockade could have beneficial effects in preventing cardiovascular disease in patients with T2DM.Diabetes 08/2014; · 7.90 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Impact of weight loss on cardiac structure has not been extensively investigated in large, multi-ethnic, community-based populations. We investigated the longitudinal impact of weight loss on cardiac structure by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR).European Journal of Preventive Cardiology 07/2014; · 2.68 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: -While pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) has become a mainstream therapy for selected patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), late recurrent AF is common and its risk factors remain poorly defined. The purpose of our study was to test the hypothesis that reduced left atrial passive emptying function (LAPEF) as determined by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) has a strong association with late recurrent AF following PVI.Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging 06/2014; · 6.99 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Multiple guidelines and statements related to hypertension have recently been published. Much discord has arisen from discrepant treatment and target systolic blood pressure thresholds for individuals aged 60 to 79 years of <150 mm Hg in the guideline published by members assigned to the Eighth Joint National Committee and <140 mm Hg in a statement by the American Society of Hypertension and International Society of Hypertension 2013. We sought to evaluate the public health implications of these differences using data from the 2005 to 2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cycles. NHANES is an ongoing survey designed to allow characterization of the US population and subpopulations. We found that only ≈2.4% (95% confidence interval, 1.5-3.2%) of adults aged 60 to 79 years had indications for antihypertensive treatment under the more stringent American Society of Hypertension and International Society of Hypertension 2013 guideline but not under Eighth Joint National Committee. About 65.7% (95% confidence interval, 62.4-69.0%) of adults aged 60 to 79 years had indications for treatment under both guidelines. Furthermore, those with indications for treatment under American Society of Hypertension and International Society of Hypertension 2013 but not under Eighth Joint National Committee generally had higher systolic blood pressure and less favorable lipid profiles compared with those with indications for treatment under both guidelines. Importantly, a larger group, comprising 21.0% (95% confidence interval, 18.7-23.2%) of adults aged 60 to 79 years, had either untreated or inadequately treated hypertension and represents an important group for continued efforts.Hypertension 05/2014; · 7.63 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Nearly 50% of patients with heart failure (HF) have preserved LV ejection fraction, with interstitial fibrosis and cardiomyocyte hypertrophy as early manifestations of pressure overload. However, methods to assess both tissue characteristics dynamically and noninvasively with therapy are lacking. We measured the effects of mineralocorticoid receptor blockade on tissue phenotypes in LV pressure overload using cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR).Journal of the American Heart Association 04/2014; 3(3). - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This study sought to determine feasibility and prognostic performance of stress cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) in obese patients (body mass index [BMI] ≥30 kg/m(2)). Current stress imaging methods remain limited in obese patients. Given the impact of the obesity epidemic on cardiovascular disease, alternative methods to effectively risk stratify obese patients are needed. Consecutive patients with a BMI ≥30 kg/m(2) referred for vasodilating stress CMR were followed for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), defined as cardiac death or nonfatal myocardial infarction. Univariable and multivariable Cox regressions for MACE were performed to determine the prognostic association of inducible ischemia or late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) by CMR beyond traditional clinical risk indices. Of 285 obese patients, 272 (95%) completed the CMR protocol, and among these, 255 (94%) achieved diagnostic imaging quality. Mean BMI was 35.4 ± 4.8 kg/m(2), with a maximum weight of 200 kg. Reasons for failure to complete CMR included claustrophobia (n = 4), intolerance to stress agent (n = 4), poor gating (n = 4), and declining participation (n = 1). Sedation was required in 19 patients (7%; 2 patients with intravenous sedation). Sixteen patients required scanning by a 70-cm-bore system (6%). Patients without inducible ischemia or LGE experienced a substantially lower annual rate of MACE (0.3% vs. 6.3% for those with ischemia and 6.7% for those with ischemia and LGE). Median follow-up of the cohort was 2.1 years. In a multivariable stepwise Cox regression including clinical characteristics and CMR indices, inducible ischemia (hazard ratio 7.5; 95% confidence interval: 2.0 to 28.0; p = 0.002) remained independently associated with MACE. When patients with early coronary revascularization (within 90 days of CMR) were censored on the day of revascularization, both presence of inducible ischemia and ischemia extent per segment maintained a strong association with MACE. Stress CMR is feasible and effective in prognosticating obese patients, with a very low negative event rate in patients without ischemia or infarction.JACC. Cardiovascular imaging 04/2014; · 14.29 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Emerging literature suggests that obesity may be "protective" against mortality and cardiovascular outcomes, while dysglycemia may worsen outcomes regardless of obesity. The authors measured the association of weight, smoking, and glycemia with mortality in the Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT). Among 5423 ALLHAT participants without established diabetes or cardiovascular disease, 3980 (73%) had normal fasting glucose and 1443 (27%) had impaired fasting glucose (IFG) levels at study entry. After a median of 4.9 years follow-up, 554 (10%) had died (37% cardiovascular). IFG was associated with higher all-cause mortality (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 1.23; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.02–1.50), while obesity was associated with lower all-cause mortality (adjusted HR, 0.76; 95% CI, 0.60–0.96). However, after excluding underweight individuals (body mass index [BMI] <22 kg/m2) and smokers, neither obesity nor IFG was associated with all-cause mortality, but IFG identifies individuals at greater risk in the nonobese population. Although obesity appeared protective against mortality, this association was not significant in never-smokers or after exclusion of BMI <22 kg/m2. The obesity paradox may result from confounding by a sicker, underweight referent population and smoking.Journal of Clinical Hypertension 04/2014; · 2.36 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Obesity is associated with the development of atrial fibrillation (AF), and both obesity and AF are independently associated with the development of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. We tested the hypothesis that sleep apnea (SA) would have a body mass index (BMI) independent association with adverse left ventricular (LV) remodeling and clinical outcomes in patients with AF and preserved LV function. From 720 consecutive patients with AF, 403 patients without myocardial disease (preserved LV function) were identified and followed up for 3.3 ± 1.5 years. The primary outcome was a combination of all-cause mortality/heart failure hospitalization. Left ventricular mass and LV mass-to-volume ratio were higher in patients with SA and obesity (P < .0001 for all). Body mass index (β per log = .47; P < .0001) and SA (β = .05; P = .045) were independently associated with LV mass index. Patients with treated SA had a lower LV mass index (but not LV mass-to-volume ratio) compared with untreated (P = .002). In a best overall multivariable model, SA therapy (β = -.129; P = .001) and BMI (β per log = .373; P = .0007) had opposing associations with LV mass index. Sleep apnea (hazard ratio [HR] = 2.94; P = .0004) and BMI (HR per 1 kg/m(2) = 1.08; P = .004) were associated with clinical outcome in unadjusted analysis. Only SA was associated with clinical outcome in a best overall multivariable model (HR = 2.14; P = .02). Sleep apnea and obesity are independently associated with adverse LV remodeling and clinical outcomes in patients with preserved LV function, whereas continuous positive airway pressure therapy is associated with a beneficial effect on LV remodeling. Research investigating SA therapies in patients at high risk for LV remodeling and heart failure is warranted.American heart journal 04/2014; 167(4):620-6. · 4.56 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Objectives This study sought to define the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and mortality in heart failure (HF) across the world and to identify specific groups in whom BMI may differentially mediate risk. Background Obesity is associated with incident HF, but it is paradoxically associated with better prognosis during chronic HF. Methods We studied 6,142 patients with acute decompensated HF from 12 prospective observational cohorts followed-up across 4 continents. Primary outcome was all-cause mortality. Cox proportional hazards models and net reclassification index described associations of BMI with all-cause mortality. Results Normal-weight patients (BMI 18.5 to 25 kg/m2) were older with more advanced HF and lower cardiometabolic risk. Despite worldwide heterogeneity in clinical features across obesity categories, a higher BMI remained associated with decreased 30-day and 1-year mortality (11% decrease at 30 days; 9% decrease at 1 year per 5 kg/m2; p < 0.05), after adjustment for clinical risk. The BMI obtained at index admission provided effective 1-year risk reclassification beyond current markers of clinical risk (net reclassification index 0.119, p < 0.001). Notably, the "protective" association of BMI with mortality was confined to persons with older age (>75 years; hazard ratio [HR]: 0.82; p = 0.006), decreased cardiac function (ejection fraction <50%; HR: 0.85; p < 0.001), no diabetes (HR: 0.86; p < 0.001), and de novo HF (HR: 0.89; p = 0.004). Conclusions A lower BMI is associated with age, disease severity, and a higher risk of death in acute decompensated HF. The "obesity paradox" is confined to older persons, with decreased cardiac function, less cardiometabolic illness, and recent-onset HF, suggesting that aging, HF severity/chronicity, and metabolism may explain the obesity paradox.Journal of the American College of Cardiology 03/2014; 63(8):778–785. · 15.34 Impact Factor - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Circulating biomarkers that directly reflect disease progression, hemodynamics, and ventricular remodeling at a molecular level are critical to risk stratification in heart failure (HF), affording unique insights into pathophysiology not fully captured by traditional risk markers. Despite the wealth of data confirming the importance of natriuretic peptides in HF diagnosis and prognosis, residual clinical risk in HF suggests that additional biomarkers complementary to natriuretic peptides may be useful. In this article, the current literature addressing the role of these biomarkers in the clinical diagnosis and risk stratification in HF is summarized.Clinics in laboratory medicine 03/2014; 34(1):87-97. · 1.17 Impact Factor -
Article: Role of cardiac MRI in diabetes.
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ABSTRACT: Diabetes and insulin resistance have a variety of detrimental effects on cardiovascular health and outcomes. Cardiac magnetic resonance offers a non-invasive means to obtain many layers of information at a tissue level, including fibrosis, edema, intramyocardial motion, triglyceride content, and myocardial energetics. The role of cardiovascular magnetic resonance is particularly important in the evaluation of recognized and unrecognized coronary artery disease. In this review, we address the current state-of-the-art in cardiac magnetic resonance imaging - for both clinical and investigational use - as it applies to diabetic cardiovascular disease.Current Cardiology Reports 02/2014; 16(2):449. - [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
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Hi there, I'm considering changing my trusty B6 A4 1.9 Quattro Sport 130 for something newer and a little classier and whilst a B8 A4 does seem like the obvious choice, I do like the look of the facelift A6. It'd have to be an S-Line or Le Mans spec for the better (IMO) exterior looks and full leather interior, but I can't decide on whether or not to go for the 2.7 TDi or the 2.0 TDi 170. It'd also have to be a manual I think. I've heard that the 2.0 is underpowered but I assume when people say they are referring to the boggo 140bhp model. Is the 170 much better? I would have thought so. Also, does anyone have a remapped 170 model? How much better is that? The 170 has really impressive fuel economy and low tax too which make it a really attractive proposition. What are the common faults with this engine? What should I look for? I'd be looking for an 09 plate onwards. Are there any issues with this engine in the A6 that wouldn't get in say, the A4? Also, I like the look of the 190bhp 2.7 engine with its excellent CO2 figures and economy... I'm assuming its the introduction of the start-stop technology that has made this engine so much more efficient? I love the creamy smoothness of the V6 diesels Are there any common issues with this engine? Does it have timing chains or belts? If the timing belts need changing, what sorts of costs are you looking at? How does the 2.7 cope with higher mileages? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, J
one of my customers has a 2.7tdi on a 57 plate the car has got 167k on the clock and only recently has had any problems it needs a intake manifold flap motor its had the gearbox oil changed every 40k and gets serviced every year/10k this engine is cam chain driven the 2.0tdi would have to be 170bhp you will get away with a 140bhp but would recommend a remap as this makes the car so much nicer to drive/smoother again i look after several with high miles the 58 plate onwards cars dont suffer from oil pump problems
Wow, thanks for the reply mate... very helpful indeed. the 2.7 you refer to is an older unit than I would be looking at but its interesting that it has managed to cover 160,000+ miles without too many issues. Is the car a manual or an auto? How easy is it to change the gearbox oil? How expensive a job is replacing an intake manifold flap motor? If the 2.7 has timing chains instead of belts, do the chains ever need replacing or is it more that the tensioners need servicing every so often etc? If so, how often is that and how expensive is this service? Thanks again, J
Doing the same here, but probably not until next year now when wife goes back to work from maternity! I'm looking for an 09 really as want the facelift due to cheaper insurance and no inlet manifold flap issues! It's VERY hard to find one sub £15k though, was hoping about £13k if possible! Let me know how you get on as I'm looking too, but must be a 3.0tdi! Rich
Hi Rich, Yeah I'm looking at making the move over to an A6 sometime next year. My B6 is a superb car and has been a great buy, covering 30,000 miles in the last 2 and a half years and only costing me a couple of tyres and bulbs. I just would like something newer and with a bit more room in it I guess. The A6 seems to tick pretty much all of the boxes. My 1.9 TDi 130 Quattro is actually a very punchy car with good performance that belies the modest factory stats. The PD unit gives a strong slug of torque and a reasonably wide power band and also sounds quite beefy in the process. The only downside is that the B6 isn't the most refined car by modern standards and the engine drone does come into the cabin on the motorway. Its not bad at all but I guess I'm drawn to the extra refinement offered by the bigger A6 model with its longer wheelbase and increased sound deadening. I'll have to drive both the 2.0 TDi 170 and the 2.7 TDi V6 I think and get a feel for both. You read so many so called 'reviews' online from owners of each but so many people really haven't a clue. Some moan that the 2.0 TDi isn't a road rocket, but then again is it really going to be? What do they expect? Others buy an SE spec car then complain that its too soft and rolls too much in the corners. Then others get an S-Line or a Le Mans spec car with 19 inch wheels on it and then complain that the ride is too hard!? Others whinge about servicing costing too much or that air filters or oil filters cost too much because they only go through a main dealer, when anyone with even half a brain would look online or go through an independent where possible and make a huge saving. Basically, its difficult to get much of an idea. I think if I opted for a 2.0 TDi 170 and definitely consider a remap, EGR delete and DPF bypass pipe. I'm sure that would make for a very nice, quick car that didn't cost a fortune to run. I like the idea of cheap-ish road tax and 45mpg+ on the motorway in a big prestige car I've heard too that the improved build and sound deadening in the A6 make even the VAG 2.0 TDi unit sound pretty quiet. Still, saying this I'm kind of drawn to the 2.7 too. The unit in the facelift models from late 2008 onwards I think has start/stop and as such has a much lower CO2 rating and improved economy, making this engine apparently deliver the kind of figures you would expect from a 2.0 litre 4 pot. I've also driven a 2.5 V6 TDi A4 convertible in the past and that was a lovely silky smooth engine. I liked the subtle power delivery and the much wider power band too. I wonder what kind of performance you could expect out of a remapped 2.7? Of course, I'd love to stretch to a 3.0 TDi but I can't really justify the fuel expense and much higher tax band. I'm sure it'd be a lovely car but it really would be a huge step up in expense for me. I'm sure its an engine you can get a lot more out of though. Will have to see what happens anyway. J
I had a facelift TDie (2.0 136bhp) Avant and whilst it was no road rocket I never felt it was underpowered. I now have the 170bhp engine in my C7 and do not feel it is dramatically different. If you are after a manual you will find that V6 cars with manual gearboxes are rare (Audi no longer even offer the option on the C7). Facelift 2.0 cars have the Common Rail rather than PD engine and that is much more reliable, but still belt rather than chain driven. The improvements to the V6 engines were down to improved mapping, not Stop/Start as this was not offered on the C6 range. All of the V6 cars are chain driven and Audi would have you believe that they do not need changing, although I think some people have had them changed mainly due to tensioner (if it is noisy then it may be starting to wear). Facelift SEs also have full leather
Thanks for the reply Elan.. really useful info :thumbsup: Yeah, I've noticed that the manual models are much rarer. I guess it comes with the class that many owners prefer the multitronic 'box over the manual stick. I've heard good things about the manual box and I've always preferred having the additional control that it gives you. I've driven autos and I'm not a huge fan at all as it all feels a bit remote. Though I'm sure the manual override and paddle shift goes some way towards giving you that feeling of control back. How have each of your A6s gone on with front tyres? Do A6s eat them or are they okay? I'd imagine that the more powerful and heavier V6 engined cars must be heavy on them. Were both of your A6s autos or manual? Ahh yeah, I forgot about the switch over to Common Rail units from the PD ones in/around 2008. I knew they did this in the A4s but didn't put the two together as far the A6 was concerned Anyway, the vastly improved emissions and fuel economy brought them more in line with the competition, even if people still complain that they can't get near the manufacturers claimed figures. What are the service intervals on the belts/water pump on the 2.0 by the way? When you say that the 170 is not dramatically different, are you saying that its not really different at all? If it is better, in what way is it? Better powerband? Better top end? Smoother? I think that given the spec of the A6 in general I'd want full leather at the very least. I like the dark grey/black leather mostly but I've also seen one with full cream leather and its gorgeous! Thanks for the info anyway... J
Both of my A6s (and the two 1.8T C5s before that!) were manuals. Remember when looking that only the FWD cars have the multitronic box whilst the Quattro cars have Tiptronic boxes. As to tyre wear my C6 had Michelins and if I recall correctly I changed the front tyres at about 22k and never changed the rears. The Pirellis on my C7 have done 13k so far and are some way off being replaced so all in all the tyre wear is very good given the size and weight of the car. Can't comment on the V6 but would expect it to be a bit hungrier due to the weight, however alot depends how and where you drive it. Lots of tyre squealing on fast B roads will wear them a lot faster than driving up and down motorways all day long. The official service interval on the 2.0 for belt/pump is c110k (if I remember correctly), however lots of people suggest a change at 60k/4 years for peace of mind. Whatever, at that age the car would qualify for Audi's fixed price servicing (cars over 3 years & up to 2.0) so it will currently cost £439, although that may not include the cost of the water pump. In day to day driving, I do not think "oh my goodness this engine is 25% more powerful than the old car". I am sure if I drove them back-to-back I would notice the difference, but in the 3 years I had the TDie I never once felt that it was underpowered, it just did what I needed it to do when asked. The 136 and the 170 are the same engine, one is just tuned more for economy/CO2 emissions. Whilst there is a 25% increase in power there is only 10% more torque for the more powerful engine and in day to day driving that is what makes the most difference. Both are just as smooth. Interestingly the C7 with the more powerful engine is delivering virtually the same fuel consumption as the C6 gave me, suggesting that weight saving etc that came with C7 are delivering benefits. As I said before all facelift cars of SE or above have full leather as standard, although on the S-Line there was the option of Leather with Cloth or Alcantara inserts. If you want any colour other than black you will need to get an SE as S-Line spec cars only came with black. If you want more info on what was offered as standard and what was an option you can download a copy of various old model brochures from the Audi website, select A6 from the Used cars tab. This is the link for the facelift A6 http://www.audi.co.uk/content/dam/audi/production/PDF/UsedCars/Refresh/A6/A6 - November 09.pdf
As ever, thanks for the reply... Looks as though I'll be getting a car with the black leather then as I'm not a huge fan of the more plain styling of the SE spec cars, even though I'm sure they are still really nice. As far as my driving is concerned I rarely set the tyres squealing and scream my cars around, though I like to have the power there if I need it. I tend to do a mixture of town driving and the odd longer motorway jaunt and would want something that would work in both scenarios, so that's where the 3.0 is out. The 2.7 could be too potentially but has far better economy figures in town than the 3.0 litre and could probably be remapped to improve those figures further. I'm thinking the 2.0 170 will be the way to go if I'm honest but it all depends on how good it is on the motorway and how much of that torque you can feel and how much overtaking oomph it has up its sleeve when needed. Quattro for me is miles better on tyres than normal FWD. Not many people agree with me on that but I'm sure its true. Sure the drivetrain is heavier and the emissions and fuel consumption are slightly affected but for me the lack of tyre squeal (unless you're being a total plonker) and slip during harder driving helps the tyres wear more evenly and last longer. Its a shame that they don't seem to do an A6 2.0 TDi 170 Quattro because this would suit me perfectly. I wonder if anyone can comment on the handling differences of FWD 2.0 and 2.7 models? I'd expect the 2.7 to be a lot more nose heavy as its roughly 80kgs heavier overall. I think whatever I went for I'd avoid Audi servicing. Simple oil and filter changes I'd carry out myself and more elaborate services like the timing belts/pumps or tensioner stuff if I opted for the V6 I'd get an independent specialist to do. For me £439 for a simple timing belt service sounds extortionate considering I had the belt and pump done on my 1.9 B6 for a little over £200. Its interesting how you compare the 2.0 TDie engine and the 2.0 TDi 170. I accept that essentially they are the same unit but you'd think there would be more of a difference than you describe. Like you say, once on the move it tends to be more down to the torque, which is only slighly up on the 170 engine. I guess you'd only notice the higher horsepower at the top end when really pressing on. I think this is where a remap would really make the difference. Good to see too that you are achieving similar economy out of the C7 too All interesting stuff this and will help a lot in my eventual decision. One final thing... I've seen a few facelift C6s with an all black front grille similar to the Special Edition A4s that came out in 2007/8. Not all of these A6s seem to be badged as Special Editions either as some are just S-Line or Le Mans etc. Any ideas as to why some cars had these? J


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