Cardiology
From the Journals
Genetic predisposition to hypercalcemia linked to CAD, MI
Here’s one more reason not to take calcium supplements.
Commentary
Release nears for revised U.S. hypertension guidelines
The mixed messages of the past 4 years may reconcile this fall.
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Blocking a lipoprotein lipase inhibitor improves lipid profiles
Shutting down the function of a protein that inhibits lipoprotein lipase safely produced favorable lipid changes.
Conference Coverage
Ventricular assist devices linked to sepsis
It all began when a microbiologist started noticing an increasing number of bloodstream infections among patients with ventricular assist devices...
From the Journals
Study: No increased mortality with ACA-prompted readmission declines
Reductions in 30-day hospital readmission rates among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries are weakly but significantly correlated with...
Conference Coverage
Watchman device for AF patients ineligible for oral anticoagulation gains support from 1-year registry outcomes
PARIS – EWOLUTION study provides reassurance for the patient group left behind in prior trials and FDA approval of the device.
Conference Coverage
ANCA-associated vasculitis appears to increase risk of stroke, death
MADRID – But there was no higher risk for myocardial infarction.
From the Journals
Improving diet over time reduces mortality
Eat better, live longer.
Conference Coverage
Nearly half of patients who stop taking opioids for 6 months resume use later
SAN DIEGO – Study of medical records from 2.5 million people finds links between opioid use and lipid disorders, hypertension, and sleep-wake...
From the Journals
Counsel low-risk patients case by case on diet, exercise
No risk factors for CVD, no problem!
Conference Coverage
Idarucizumab reversed dabigatran completely and rapidly in study
One drug reversed the anticoagulant effect of another completely and rapidly.