Cardiology
News
FDA approves betrixaban for VTE prophylaxis
An orally administered agent has been approved for VTE prophylaxis in at risk hospitalized patients.
From the Journals
Breastfeeding may reduce moms’ stroke risk
The longer the duration of breastfeeding, the greater the cardiovascular health benefits for the mother.
Conference Coverage
SPRINT: Intensive BP control cut cardiovascular risk in patients with prediabetes
SAN DIEGO – Dropping systolic BP to 120 mm Hg may prevent cardiac events in people with prediabetes.
From the Journals
Coconut oil and dairy fats pose similar CVD risk
Coconut oil is all the rage, but should it be?
From the Journals
Aspirin triples major bleeding risk after age 75 years
Should MI and stroke patients over age 75 years be taking both aspirin and proton pump inhibitors?
Conference Coverage
Rest dyspnea dims as acute heart failure treatment target
PARIS – Results from two new acute heart failure trials “mark the start of a new era.”
Conference Coverage
Most arrhythmia clinic patients have undetected OSA
BOSTON – “Just about every patient with an arrhythmia should have a sleep study.”
From the Journals
Cancer, heart disease increase MRSA mortality
Despite advancement in antimicrobial treatment, MRSA mortality rates have changed little in 9 years.
Conference Coverage
HFrEF mortality halved when treatment matches guidelines
PARIS – Full adherence to heart failure guidelines works.
News
BMS recalls a lot of Eliquis 5 mg tablets
The Eliquis 5 mg lot, distributed nationwide, contains the wrong dosage.
From the Journals
Cardiovascular risks vary by race/ethnicity in lupus patients
Unusually low rates of MI were seen among Hispanics and Asians with systemic lupus erythematosus.