Cardiology
Applied Evidence
Hypertension—or not? Looking beyond office BP readings
Follow these strategies and tips for using home and 24-hour ambulatory measurements to more accurately assess a patient’s blood pressure.
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Screening for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy is often incomplete
Approximately 74% of physicians and allied professionals reported screening, but only 25% identified all cardiovascular risks.
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‘Critical window’ to intervene for weight issues in early childhood
“Detection needs to start as early as age 2-5 years because if you wait just a few years longer these children will show early signs of disease...
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Topline results for dapagliflozin in HFpEF: DELIVER
AstraZeneca says regulatory submissions will be forthcoming, potentially bringing a second SGLT2 inhibitor in this space, after empagliflozin.
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Bone, breath, heart, guts: Eight essential papers in primary care
Roughly one in three adults with hypertension have inadequate blood pressure control, and clinicians have two options for intensifying treatment,...
From the Journals
Porcine virus a suspect in man’s death after pig heart transplant
That PCMV escaped detection before the operation “could now factor into some people’s questions over whether the experiment should have taken...
From the Journals
Takotsubo syndrome also linked to happy life events
Previous studies have shown that Takotsubo syndrome can be related to negative emotional triggers, physical triggers such as heavy physical...
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CDC flags uptick in hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
"The good news is that a lot of morbidity related to hypertension can be avoided with timely diagnosis and treatment of blood pressure."
From the Journals
‘Embarrassing’: High-intensity statin uptake in ASCVD patients ‘terrible’
A national study uncovered abysmal rates of usage for one of the most studied and inexpensive therapies available.
Conference Coverage
Cutting dementia risk in AFib: Does rhythm control strategy matter?
The way sinus rhythm is restored in patients with atrial fibrillation might make a difference to risk for later dementia.
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Experts show how to reduce school-related sedentary behavior
“These recommendations will be useful in supporting the physical and mental health, well-being, and academic success of school-age children and...