Cardiology
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Hypertension in children ups risk of cognitive dysfunction
Key clinical point: Early recognition of hypertension in children is important as it is associated with cognitive dysfunction. Major finding: For...
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Extended use of oral anticoagulants reduces VTE recurrence
Key clinical point: All of the NOACs provide a net clinical benefit for reducing VTE recurrence. Major finding: The number needed to treat to...
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Bicuspid valve surgical management in rapid flux
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Don’t make hasty decisions in postarrest hypothermia
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Phase III outcomes bode well for novel hyperkalemia therapies
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Who will get cancer treatment-induced cardiotoxicity?
Key clinical point: An elevated baseline B-type natriuretic peptide or troponin level identifies cancer patients at increased risk of...
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Cancer treatment–induced cardiotoxicity greatly underappreciated
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Adenotonsillectomy offers moderate cardiac benefits in children
Key clinical point: Adenotonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea has moderate cardiac benefit. Major finding: No statistically...
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Chronic inflammatory disease patients at greater risk of major CV events
Key clinical point: Patients with RA, PsA, and psoriasis have similarly elevated risk for major adverse cardiovascular events when compared with...
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Nonobstructive CAD increases risk of MI and death
Key clinical point: Nonobstructive coronary artery disease is associated with a significant increase in the risk of myocardial infarction and...
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Atrial fibrillation doubles silent cerebral infarct risk
Key clinical point: Atrial fibrillation significantly increases the risk of silent cerebral infarction even in patients with no history of stroke...