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Oleander extract for COVID-19? That’s a hard ‘no’ experts say
Oleandrin poisoning may affect the central nervous system, as evidenced by drowsiness, tremors, seizures, collapse, and coma leading to death.
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Non-COVID-19 clinical trials grind to a halt during pandemic
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Severe obesity ups risk for death in younger men with COVID-19
These findings show that “obesity is an important independent risk factor for serious COVID-19 disease,” said Dr. David A. Kass.
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NAFLD may predict arrhythmia recurrence post-AFib ablation
The presence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease adds a further modifiable target for preablation medical optimization, researchers say.
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Since COVID-19 onset, admissions for MI are down, mortality rates are up
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‘Doubling down’ on hydroxychloroquine QT prolongation in COVID-19
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AHA statement recommends dietary screening at routine checkups
Poor diet is the “No. 1” risk factor for heart disease, but most clinicians don’t discuss it. A new statement advocates routinely incorporating...
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Hypertension often goes undertreated in patients with a history of stroke
Uncontrolled hypertension is common, even among those who have survived a stroke.
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SGLT2 inhibitors have a breakout year
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AHA on cannabis: No evidence of heart benefits, but potential harms
The American Heart Association emphasizes potential risks and lack of benefits of cannabis for cardiovascular health.
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All NSAIDs raise post-MI risk but some are safer than others: Next chapter
A new cohort analysis extends NSAID cautions in high-CV-risk patients to a Korean population. Some question whether the steep climbs in risk seen...