Cardiology
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VIDEO: Lessons from statin failure in COPD
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Atypical presentation of anorexia in men can lead to missed diagnosis
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Delayed intervention can reduce TEVAR complications in acute type B dissections
Key clinical point: Delayed intervention appears to lower the risk of complications of TEVAR for aortic dissection in patients who are stable...
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Open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair in octogenarians: Special considerations
Key clinical point: Octogenarians with TAAAs present more challenges than younger individuals and their outcomes vary greatly according to the...
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Childhood cancer survivors: Less frequent heart screening may be more cost effective
Key clinical point Consider lengthening cardiac screening intervals for childhood cancer survivors. Major finding: The most cost-effective...
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Heart failure: Quality of life, diastolic function rose with intensity-interval exercise
Key clinical point: Cardiac rehabilitation benefits systolic heart failure patients, especially those under age 65.Major finding: Quality of life...
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Statin helped endothelial function in COPD subgroup
Key clinical point: Focusing statin therapy for COPD patients on those with increased systemic inflammation as indicated by elevated hsCRP might...