Cardiology
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New data on rare myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination
Most adolescents and young adults recover quickly from the rare complication of myocarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination, a new study shows...
Feature
AHA challenges diet doctor’s study alleging COVID vax risks
The association attached an ‘expression of concern’ to an abstract with controversial claims about the safety of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines that...
News
Higher resting heart rate tied to increased dementia risk
“Health care professionals should be aware of potential cognitive consequences associated with elevated RHR in older people.”
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Blood pressure control worsened during COVID pandemic
Increases in BP in U.S. adults during the COVID-19 pandemic could signal a looming increase in future cardiovascular disease mortality,...
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Metabolites implicated in CHD development in African Americans
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Apixaban outmatches rivaroxaban for VTE in study
These real-world findings may guide selection of initial anticoagulant therapy, according to authors of the paper.
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Care via video teleconferencing can be as effective as in-person for some conditions
Video teleconferencing works best for monitoring patients with chronic conditions, according to the author of a new paper.
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No serious CV risks for elderly after Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
A French study adds to other evidence that the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine does not increase the risk for serious cardiovascular adverse events...
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AHA statement on impact of major life events on physical activity
Getting married, having a baby, or retiring from work are among events can lead to lower physical activity levels and negatively affect...
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SGLT2 inhibitor use tied to fewer atrial arrhythmias
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Does vitamin D benefit only those who are deficient?
The results will “allow clinicians to better weigh the potential benefits of supplementation against its risk,” such as financial cost.