Cardiology
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Tocilizumab and tofacitinib increase lipids in RA patients
Key clinical point: The biologic tocilizumab and the JAK inhibitor increase lipid levels in RA patients.
Guidelines
Positive CvLPRIT results lead ACC to change guidelines
Key clinical point: Complete revascularization at the time of primary PCI may be considered by future STEMI guidelines committees. Major finding:...
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Hospitalists shine in study of heart failure outcomes
Key clinical point: Outcomes were significantly better among patients admitted for heart failure by academic hospitalists than in those admitted...
Guidelines
Mitral valve guidelines stress early intervention at experienced centers
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Heart failure hospitalizations jump after major holidays
Key clinical point: Expect a noticeable spike in hospitalizations for heart failure in the 4 days following major national holidays such as...
News
Myocardial geometry, function altered in obese children
Key clinical point: Obese children and adolescents have increased left ventricular mass, decreased LV diastolic function, and other adverse...
News
Schizophrenia linked with dyslipidemia, hypertension, and smoking
Key clinical point: Schizophrenia diagnosis and treatment are associated with elevated metabolic risk factors.