Cardiology
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Impressive bleeding profile with factor XI inhibitor in AFib: AZALEA
“This gives us real hope that we have finally found an anticoagulant that is remarkably safe,” said Dr. Christian Ruff.
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Atrial fibrillation linked to dementia, especially when diagnosed before age 65 years
Investigators note the findings highlight the importance of monitoring cognitive function in adults with AFib.
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Blood pressure lowering reduces dementia risk
“This proven, effective intervention should be widely scaled up to reduce the global burden of dementia.”
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Semaglutide ‘a new pathway’ to CVD risk reduction: SELECT
The SELECT trial was “a turning point in the treatment of obesity and a call to action.”
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Two biomarkers promising for preeclampsia prediction
“A more accurate prediction of preeclampsia is expected to improve risk stratification and clinical care and shape clinical practice guidelines,”...
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Standing BP measures improve hypertension diagnosis
“Standing office BP has acceptable discriminative capabilities in identifying the presence of hypertension in adults.”
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Aprocitentan reduces resistant hypertension in CKD
Aprocitentan, a novel dual endothelin antagonist, showed antihypertensive efficacy and manageable safety in people with chronic kidney disease.
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Marijuana use dramatically increases risk of heart problems, stroke
The latest research indicates that smoking and inhaling cannabis increases concentrations of blood carboxyhemoglobin and tar, similar to the...
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Gaps persist in awareness, treatment of high LDL cholesterol
Among people with the higher LDL-C level, one in four are both unaware and untreated.
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AF tied to 45% increase in mild cognitive impairment
The data suggest combining anticoagulation and symptom and comorbidity management may prevent cognitive deterioration.