Cardiology
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The ‘guilty’ associates of silent thoracic aneurysm fingered
Key clinical point: Eight markers may detect silent thoracic aneurysms before rupture. Major finding: The eight “associates” of TAA include...
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‘Clarion call’ to screen for, treat aldosteronism
Key clinical point: The Endocrine Society’s updated Clinical Practice Guideline for managing primary aldosteronism is “a clarion call” for...
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Not enough evidence to support LAA closure by device or surgery for atrial fib
Key clinical point: There is insufficient evidence to recommend LAA closure over oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention in patients with...
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Statement warns of drugs causing or exacerbating heart failure
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Insomnia in young men boosts cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risk
DENVER – Insomnia symptoms are associated with increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular event rates in young to middle-aged men.
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FDA panel narrowly endorses empagliflozin’s cardiovascular mortality benefit
In a 12-11 vote, a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel narrowly came down in favor of the agency adding a new labeling entry to the...
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Menopause and cardiovascular risk examined in type 1 diabetes
Premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes have a higher cardiovascular risk, compared with their counterparts who do not have diabetes.
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CABG tops PCI for nondiabetic patients with multivessel CAD
Key clinical point: Coronary artery bypass graft is superior to percutaneous coronary intervention for nondiabetic patients with multivessel...
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Escitalopram falls short in patients with heart failure and depression
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Exercise training cuts heart failure mortality
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As preventive, H2RA poses risks for patients on clopidogrel after bleeding ulcer
SAN DIEGO – New research suggests histamine-2 receptor antagonists aren’t a viable alternative to proton pump inhibitors to prevent recurrence of...