Cardiology
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Weight-loss drug options expand, but beware cardiac risk
LOS ANGELES – Even diabetes drugs can help patients shed pounds, but more powerful alternatives are available.
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ACOG guidance addresses cardiac contributors to maternal mortality
NASHVILLE, TENN. – The guidance has the potential to make strides toward eliminating preventable maternal death.
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Long-term antibiotic use may heighten stroke, CHD risk
Among middle-aged and older women, 2 or more months’ exposure to antibiotics is associated with an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease...
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Older women with ESRD face higher mortality, compared with male counterparts
LOS ANGELES – Further investigations regarding sex-based differences in dialysis treatment are required.
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Alirocumab gains indication to reduce cardiovascular risks
Supplemental biologics license application includes risk reduction of major cardiovascular events.
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‘Mammogram of the heart’: Inside coronary artery calcium scores
Cardiac risks varies widely in diabetes, cardiologist says, and CAC tests offer valuable insight
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Cardiac PET/CT can guide CAD therapy
NEW ORLEANS – Determination of PET/CT-derived myocardial ischemic burden is useful in deciding upon the optimal CAD management strategy.
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When to transition heart failure patient to alternative loop diuretic
PHILADELPHIA - Lasix is associated with very high variability in terms of absorption.
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Plant-based diet lowers risk of heart failure
A diet rich in fried food, processed meats, and sugar-sweetened beverages raises the risk of heart failure.
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Dr. Douglas Paauw gives updates on antihypertensives, statins, SGLT2 inhibitors
PHILADELPHIA – This past year has been a tough one for ARBs.
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Dr. Joseph Vassalotti: Cancer risk minimal with ARBs
PHILADELPHIA - "I've been telling everyone not to stop on their own," said the senior officer of the National Kidney Foundation.