Cardiology
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New data further suggest that stress does a number on the CV system
Conference Coverage
Dapagliflozin’s cardiovascular benefits bloom in T2D with prior MI
NEW ORLEANS – New clinically important insights from DECLARE-TIMI 58 trial.
Conference Coverage
Alirocumab reduces both type 1 and 2 MIs
NEW ORLEANS – The ODYSSEY Outcomes trial provides first-ever evidence that lowering LDL prevents type 2 MI.
Original Research
Effects of Process Improvement on Guideline-Concordant Cardiac Enzyme Testing
Easily implemented ordering practices in the electronic health record increased the rate of guideline-concordant testing, decreased cost, and...
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CV disease and mortality risk higher with younger age of type 2 diabetes diagnosis
In contrast, developing type 2 diabetes over the age of 80 years had little impact on risk.
Conference Coverage
Genetic variant increases stroke risk in childhood cancer survivors
ATLANTA - Dr. Yadav Sapkota of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital discusses the identification of a genetic variant that is strongly associated...
News
More chest compression–only CPR leads to increased survival rates
This alternative for bystanders raises both CPR performance rates and patient survival.
News
Some cardiac devices vulnerable to cybersecurity threats
Conference Coverage
Occurrence of pulmonary embolisms in hospitalized patients nearly doubled during 2004-2015
NEW ORLEANS – National Inpatient Sample data showed that during 2004-2015 hospitalized U.S. patients with a PE diagnosis jumped by 80%.
Conference Coverage
Increased sudden death risk in HIV linked to cardiac fibrosis
SEATTLE – Time to add fibrosis to defibrillator implantation criteria?