Geriatrics
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Most cardiologists flunk auscultation skills test
Key clinical point: Most cardiologists get an F on auscultation skills, but they can improve dramatically through systematic repetition and...
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ESC: Celecoxib safety study may soothe cardio concerns
Nonselective NSAIDs weren’t significantly safer than celecoxib in arthritis patients without confirmed cardiovascular disease.
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ESC: Ticagrelor linked to less bypass-related bleeding
Ticagrelor was associated with fewer major bleeding complications compared with clopidogrel when stopped before revascularization surgery, in a...
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ESC: Bivalirudin no better than unfractionated heparin in PCI
Key clinical point: Compared with unfractionated heparin, bivalirudin did not reduce the MACE rate in patients with ACS who were candidates for...
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VIDEO: Spironolactone a game changer in resistant hypertension
In the PATHWAY-2 trial, spironolactone rewrites rule book for resistant hypertension
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VIDEO: LAA ablation safely treats long-standing, persistent Afib
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VIDEO: Newer type 2 diabetes drugs pose no significant heart failure risk
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Understanding of Mycoplasma-induced mucositis improving
According to emerging evidence in the medical literature, Mycoplasma pneumoniae–induced rash and mucositis is a distinct clinical entity with a...
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VIDEO: Europeans adopt 1-hour ED chest pain triage
New European Society of Cardiology guidelines support 1-hour ED acute MI rule in/rule out using high-sensitivity troponin assays.
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ESC: Lead-free pacemaker shows good safety, efficacy at 6 months
Key clinical point: The Nanostim leadless pacemaker showed good efficacy and safety in this observational study. Major finding: At 6 months, the...