Stroke
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Diabetes becoming less potent risk factor for CVD events
Diabetes is no longer equal to cardiovascular disease as a risk factor for cardiovascular events, according to a population-based study in Ontario...
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Apixaban outmatches rivaroxaban in patients with AFib and valvular heart disease
Compared with rivaroxaban, patients who received apixaban had a 43% reduced risk of stroke or embolism.
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Air pollution tied to stroke risk, subsequent CV events, and death
“Understanding and reducing the effects of air pollutants on different transition stages in stroke will be beneficial in managing people’s health...
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SMART-CHOICE 3-year results support dropping aspirin after PCI
The antiplatelet strategy after PCI is currently shifting to reduce the duration of DAPT.
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Coffee linked to reduced cardiovascular disease and mortality risk
Two to three cups per day of ground, instant, or decaf coffee is linked to lower risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease, and can be...
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Uncontrolled BP linked to one-third of ED visits for CVD
In a sample of more than 20 million emergency department visits, about one-third of CVD-related visits were related to poorly controlled...
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Amulet, Watchman 2.5 LAAO outcomes neck and neck at 3 years
Longer follow-up from the Amulet IDE shows largely comparable results, but also distinct trends for each device in patients with atrial...
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Walking intensity and step count are linked to health benefits
In a large study, researchers examined how fast individuals moved and parsed the benefits of “incidental” versus “purposeful” steps.
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Two states aim to curb diet pill sales to minors
California and New York are on the cusp of going further than the FDA in restricting the sale of nonprescription diet pills to minors as...
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New ESC guidelines for cutting CV risk in noncardiac surgery
The guidelines, which aim to reduce cardiovascular complications from noncardiac surgery, introduce new concepts and recommendations, compared...
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Artificial sweeteners linked to higher CV event risk
The first study to include artificial sweetener from all sources, not just drinks, may increase concerns about these agents. But not all are...