Cardiology
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Traumatic brain injury linked to ‘striking’ risk for CVD, diabetes, brain disorders
Mild and moderate-to-severe TBI is linked to an increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as neurological and psychiatric...
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FDA clears mavacamten (Camzyos) for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Mavacamten is a first-in-class allosteric and reversible inhibitor selective for cardiac myosin that targets the underlying pathophysiology of...
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Tirzepatide succeeds in obesity in SURMOUNT-1, says Lilly
The once-weekly investigational twincretin drug is in phase 3 development for obesity and under regulatory review, with a decision expected soon...
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Will you have cardiac arrest? New tech may predict if and when
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University want to create a 3D model of your heart to predict a life-threatening problem before it happens.
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Pfizer recalls more quinapril because of potential carcinogen
Pfizer is not aware of any reports of adverse events related to the Accupril recall, and the company believes the benefit/risk profile remains...
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Lowering BP according to newest guidance would cut CV events
Two-thirds of patients would need new or intensified hypertension treatment to reach an SBP less than 120 mm Hg, as set in the 2021 KDIGO...
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USPSTF final recommendation on aspirin for primary CV prevention
“Close reading of the new USPSTF guideline and its companion Evidence Review, and becoming familiar with the 3 more recent aspirin trials, is a...
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2020 presidential election tied to spike in cardiac events
“These findings suggest that awareness of the heightened risk of CVD and strategies to mitigate risk during notable political events are needed...
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Icosapent ethyl’s CV mortality benefit magnified in patients with prior MI
On top of statin therapy, icosapent ethyl provides mortality reductions in patients with prior MI.
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Study points to causal role for Lp(a) in atrial fibrillation
The relation is relatively modest but strongly argues for increased testing of Lp(a) and adding atrial fibrillation as a secondary outcome to...
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Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk for preeclampsia
Pregnant women who had a higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet had a lower risk for preeclampsia, according to the results of a new study...