Cardiology
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Combo thrombolytic approach fails to reduce ICH in stroke
Although there were promising signs of a potential reduced bleeding risk in intracranial hemorrhage, the DUMAS study showed no benefit on the...
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Uptake of high-sensitivity troponin assays lags in U.S. hospitals
A national analysis found that only one-third of hospitals are utilizing the assays, despite the first test being approved in 2017.
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USPSTF holds firm on postmenopausal hormone recommendations
The central message of updated recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s on using hormone therapy to prevent chronic...
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Best anticoagulant for minimizing bleeding risk identified
“Apixaban stood out as having lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.”
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to death, new study finds
A genetic approach provides support for the effects of vitamin D on mortality. The benefits of vitamin D supplementation are largely found in...
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Early estrogen loss increases cardiovascular risk in women
Clinicians should especially be aware of functional hypothalamic amenorrhea as a condition that could increase women’s risk of cardiovascular...
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Study reveals racial disparities in advanced HF therapies
White adults were twice as likely as Black adults to receive a ventricular assist device or heart transplant.
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Four commonly abused drugs linked with atrial fibrillation
All four drugs – cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids, and cannabis – whether stimulants or depressants – cause “quite dramatic and often rapid...
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Wake-up call on sleep and cardiovascular health
“Our study is the first to show that sleep metrics add independent predictive value for CVD events over and above the original seven...
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Don’t be afraid of weight gain with hyperthyroid treatment
A large study shows highest weight gain risk is with thyroidectomy, and radioiodine therapy is linked to better survival.