Cardiology
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HT use associated with lower postmenopausal coronary artery calcium scores
Could the lower postmenopausal coronary artery calcium scores seen in HT users be linked to lower all-cause mortality?
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Cannabis associated with increased risk of heart failure and stroke
Cannabis use was associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular accidents and heart failure in a retrospective analysis of the Nationwide...
From the Journals
Pulmonary embolism common in patients with AE-COPD
A meta-analysis shows that pulmonary embolisms are often present in unexplained acute exacerbations of COPD.
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Arteriovenous coupler for structural hypertension poised for sham-controlled study
WASHINGTON – A new device may be the best opportunity yet to achieve sustained blood pressure control in individuals aged 60 years and older,...
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Mid-life cardiovascular risk factors set stage for later-life dementia
HOUSTON - Diabetes conferred the greatest dementia risk, nearly doubling the chance of dementia.
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Personalized coaching program controls blood pressure for black patients
HOUSTON – The randomized “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” trial found that a yearlong lifestyle modification intervention could significantly increase...
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Ticagrelor beats aspirin for recurrent stroke in patients with atherosclerosis
HOUSTON – The benefit of ticagrelor over aspirin in preventing a combination of recurrent stroke, heart attack, and death was entirely driven by a...
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Recent increase in subdural hematoma may be linked to antithrombotics
Has the more widespread use of antithrombotic medication resulted in more cases of subdural hemotoma?
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Antihypertensive protocol cuts eclampsia rates
LAS VEGAS – Use of a intravenous hydralazine or labetalol together with magnesium sulfate helped cut eclampsia rates for pregnant women with high...
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rFVII didn’t improve hemorrhagic stroke outcomes in twin trials
HOUSTON – With no significant reduction in ICH with rFVII, what can we learn from related studies?
Commentary
Older recreational endurance athletes face sky-high AF risk
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Expert: Too much exercise harms heart in older recreational endurance athletes.