Cardiology
From the Journals
Simvastatin, atorvastatin cut mortality risk for sepsis patients
In addition to supporting cardiac function and inhibiting inflammatory cytokines, these statins appear to exert a direct antimicrobial effect.
Conference Coverage
Cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes: Patients are often clueless
A survey showed most patients with type 2 diabetes are unaware of their elevated cardiovascular risk.
From the Journals
Physical activity led to lower risk of CV events – regardless of genetic risk
High levels of cardiovascular fitness were associated with a 49% lower risk of coronary heart disease and a 60% lower risk of atrial fibrillation...
Conference Coverage
Statins, ACE inhibitors linked to fetal cardiac anomalies
ORLANDO – First-trimester statin or ACE inhibitor exposure during pregnancy each linked with significantly increased fetal cardiac anomalies.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Poorer cardiometabolic health seen in men with low sperm count
The cardiometabolic derangement was seen even in men with normal testosterone levels.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Could gut bacteria trigger lupus?
And acid suppressors in infancy could fuel allergies later on.
News from the FDA/CDC
Lower heart disease mortality brings increased disparity
Blacks and whites were further apart in 2015 than in 1968.
Daily News Podcast
MDedge Daily News: Does more marijuana mean fewer opioids?
And acutely ill patients may not get enough venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.
From the Journals
Distinguish neurogenic from nonneurogenic orthostatic hypotension
This HR:BP ratio suggests a neurogenic cause.
From the Journals
Higher preconception blood pressure linked to pregnancy loss
Women with a history of pregnancy loss and with elevated blood pressure during preconception may be at increased risk of pregnancy loss.
Applied Evidence
Periprocedural management of oral anticoagulation: When and how to hit “pause”
Here’s how best to assess patients’ bleeding and thrombotic risks and 5 key questions to ask as you consider withholding oral anticoagulants.