Cardiology
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Heart failure outcomes are worse in select HIV-infected individuals
Rates of 30-day HF readmission, cardiovascular mortality, and all-cause mortality are worse among individuals with a low CD4 count or...
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How Are Schizophrenic Patients Treated After Myocardial Infarction?
Researchers find that patients with schizophrenia may be lacking needed cardiology treatment.
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Paclitaxel drug-coated balloons appear safe for PAD treatment
There was no significant difference in all-cause mortality between DCB and PTA patients through 5 years.
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Death data spur black-box warning for gout drug Uloric
FDA acts after postmarket trial shows higher all-cause and heart-related death when compared against allopurinol.
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Who is least adherent to statins, and more
Also on Cardiocast: Covert strokes after noncardiac surgery affect cognition later.
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Hormone therapy in transgender individuals may up risk of CV events
“It may be helpful to reduce risk factors by stopping smoking, exercising, eating a healthy diet, and losing weight, if needed before starting...
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Statin adherence lower in women, minorities
Women and minorities are significantly less adherent to statin medication, which is linked with an increased risk of hospitalization and death.
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What comes first with SGLT2 inhibitors – diabetes or heart failure?
Also on Cardiocast: ICH before LAA closure may not be a barrier to treatment, and more.
Original Research
Comorbidities and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: The Chicken, the Egg, or Both?
Improvement in NAFLD may lead to improvement of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and malignancy and vice versa.
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Evaluation of Interventions by Clinical Pharmacy Specialists in Cardiology at a VA Ambulatory Cardiology Clinic
Integration of CPSs into an ambulatory cardiology clinic may translate to cost avoidance and a reduction in workload burden for other cardiology...