Cardiology
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Evidence suggests possible RAS-blocker benefit in COVID-19 patients
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COVID-19 cases highlight longstanding racial disparities in health care
Data on higher infection and death rates in African Americans from COVID-19 may serve as a call to action.
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Troponins touted as ‘ally’ in COVID-19 triage, but message is nuanced
A consequence of not measuring hs-cTn may be to “ignore the plethora of ischemic and nonischemic causes of myocardial injury related to COVID-19...
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Cardiology groups push back on hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin for COVID-19
Both drugs are known to cause torsade de pointes and increase the risk of other arrhythmias, say the AHA, ACC, and HRS.
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COVID-19 linked to multiple cardiovascular presentations
Temporary hemodynamic support is shown to help patients with cardiogenic shock, according to case studies.
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New guidance on management of acute CVD during COVID-19
Expert guidance comes from Chinese cardiology and infectious disease specialists on how to manage severe emergent cardiovascular disease during...
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New lipid-lowering drug class slashes LDL in HoFH patients
Evinacumab, a broadly active, lipid-lowering drug with a novel mechanism, cut LDL-cholesterol levels by 47% in patients with homozygous familial...
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Larger absolute rivaroxaban benefit in diabetes: COMPASS
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Primordial cardiovascular prevention draws closer
“LDL and blood pressure, which are modifiable, may be more powerful determinants of lifetime risk than polygenic predisposition.” – Dr. Brian A....
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COVID-19 shifts telehealth to the center of cardiology
A series of recent mandates aimed at addressing barriers to telehealth ‘have come in a time of desperation,’ one New York–based cardiologist says...