Cardiology
Conference Coverage
Uptake of high-sensitivity troponin assays lags in U.S. hospitals
A national analysis found that only one-third of hospitals are utilizing the assays, despite the first test being approved in 2017.
Conference Coverage
Marital stress tied to worse outcome in young MI patients
For younger patients recovering from myocardial infarction, managing personal stress may be as important as addressing other clinical risk factors...
Guidelines
USPSTF holds firm on postmenopausal hormone recommendations
The central message of updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s on using hormone therapy to prevent chronic...
Conference Coverage
AHA 2022 to recapture in-person vibe but preserve global reach
Planners see the meeting’s Chicago return as a hybrid after 2 years relegated to cyberspace as a chance for first impressions on some just...
Latest News
Multiple menopause symptoms linked to increased cardiovascular risk
Given the evidence from past research regarding hormone treatment for menopausal symptoms, these findings appear to underscore the importance of...
From the Journals
Best anticoagulant for minimizing bleeding risk identified
“Apixaban stood out as having lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.”
From the Journals
Kidney function may help docs pick antiplatelet mix after stroke
Ticagrelor–aspirin compared with clopidogrel-aspirin reduced risk for recurrent stroke with no substantial increase in severe or moderate bleeding...
Conference Coverage
Poor control of serum urate linked to cardiovascular risk in patients with gout
A new study of medical records adds to the evidence linking gout, particularly in patients with poorly controlled serum urate level, to...
From the Journals
Diet high in plant omega-3s tied to better HF prognosis
Heart failure patients with higher circulating alpha-linolenic acid levels were at lower risk of hospitalization and death.
From the Journals
Finerenone: ‘Striking’ cut in pneumonia, COVID-19 risks
Secondary analyses of the finerenone pivotal trials showed that the agent was linked with less infective pneumonia and blunted COVID-19 severity...
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to death, new study finds
A genetic approach provides support for the effects of vitamin D on mortality. The benefits of vitamin D supplementation are largely found in...