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AHA: Should BP targets be higher in asymptomatic aortic stenosis?
Key clinical point: Optimal blood pressures in patients with asymptomatic aortic stenosis appear to be significantly higher than those identified...
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AHA: New spotlight on peripheral artery disease
Look for major new initiatives on PAD targeting physicians and the public.
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EADV: New long-term data on biologics for pediatric psoriasis ‘encouraging’
The 1- and 5-year outcomes for adalimumab and etanercept in pediatric psoriasis are reassuring.
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EADV: Pediatric psoriasis called ‘grossly undertreated’
Most dermatologists are reluctant to use systemic therapies for moderate to severe pediatric psoriasis, but study investigators say this is not...
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AHA: Empagliflozin for T2D reduces heart failure endpoints
Empagliflozin is the first glucose-lowering medication ever shown to reduce heart failure hospitalizations or cardiovascular death in patients...
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AHA: Broadening evidence for CABG over PCI in diabetics
Key clinical point: New evidence reinforces CABG as preferred over PCI for revascularization in diabetic patients with multivessel CAD. Major...
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AHA: New emphasis on percent LDL reduction on-treatment
Key clinical point: An individual’s percent reduction in LDL cholesterol achieved on statin therapy is a clinically important measurement. Major...
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AHA: Older Breast Cancer Patients More Likely to Die of Heart Disease Than Malignancy
Key clinical point: Among women diagnosed with breast cancer in their 70s, more will die from cardiovascular disease than from their malignancy....
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AHA: Older breast cancer patients more likely to die of heart disease than malignancy
Among women diagnosed with breast cancer in their 70s, more will die from cardiovascular disease than from their malignancy.
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AHA: Low-dose beta-blockers may provide equivalent cardioprotection
When it comes to secondary cardiovascular prevention following an acute coronary syndrome, low-dose beta-blockade may be as effective as high-dose...
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AHA: Asthma History Boosts Heart Disease Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Key clinical point: A history of asthma appears to substantially increase the risk of a first cardiovascular event in postmenopausal women. Major...
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AHA: Asthma history boosts heart disease risk in postmenopausal women
A history of asthma appears to substantially increase the risk of a first cardiovascular event in postmenopausal women.
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AHA: Coronary calcium personalizes ACC/AHA risk calculator
Key clinical point: Measuring coronary artery calcium provides added value in refining the 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk,...
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AHA: HDL – the waters grow muddier
Doubt has emerged about the validity of HDL cholesterol as a straightforward cardiovascular risk factor.
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AHA: Physician awareness of women’s heart risk due for upgrade
Systematic assessment of heart disease risk in women is underutilized by physicians and will be the focus of a national consumer/physician...