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USPSTF rules out aspirin for over 60s in primary CVD prevention
New draft recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on the use of aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular...
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Rivaroxaban’s single daily dose may lead to higher bleeding risk than other DOACs
Corroborating previous studies, Iceland researchers report that rivaroxaban poses the highest risk of GI bleeding, compared with other DOACs.
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New reports help nail down myocarditis risk with COVID-19 vaccine
Myocarditis linked to the two mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines is rare, usually mild and self-limited, and a lot less likely than the usually more severe...
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High-dose omega-3s tied to higher AFib risk
A meta-analysis suggests a dose-dependent increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation with marine omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.
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Telehealth for heart failure during pandemic shown effective, safe
Heart failure patients who participated a telehealth model saw continuity of care without increases in subsequent hospital encounters or mortality...
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Lie down for orthostatic hypotension assessment
Lying supine rather than sitting prior to standing provides the “most informative” assessment of orthostatic hypotension in older adults, new...
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Statins tied to diabetes progression
A real-world study reaffirms the link shown in clinical trials, but the message remains: “No patient should stop taking their statins based on our...
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There’s no place like home to diagnose hypertension
From a patient perspective, home blood pressure monitoring is the most acceptable method to track BP to confirm or refute a diagnosis of...
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Abnormal nighttime BP patterns risky in adults with diabetes
A reverse dipping pattern, when blood pressure rises during sleep, more than doubles the risk for death in adults with diabetes, highlighting the...
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Military sexual trauma tied to risk for hypertension
“Assessing men and women’s history of trauma, including sexual trauma, is critical for recognizing nontraditional factors that contribute to their...
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‘Metabolically healthy obesity’ tied to substantial heart risk
There was an increased risk for both new-onset heart failure and atrial fibrillation in people who were obese with no metabolic abnormalities.