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EHRA releases new guide for NOAC use
The European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) has released a new version of its “practical guide” for the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral...
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Aspirin appears comparable to rivaroxaban for VTE
Aspirin seems to be as effective as rivaroxaban for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) after total hip or knee replacement, according to...
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Clopidogrel proves noninferior to Plavix
Generic clopidogrel is noninferior to the brand-name antiplatelet drug Plavix, according to research published in Circulation: Cardiovascular...
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Reversal agent exhibits efficacy in patients with major bleeding
ORLANDO—Interim trial results suggest andexanet alfa can reverse the activity of factor Xa inhibitors in patients with acute major bleeding....
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VIDEO: Patient vouchers prompt physicians to prescribe top antiplatelet drugs
ORLANDO – Voucher use led to prescribing changes post-MI, but not all patients took advantage.
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VIDEO: Dabigatran effective for myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery
ORLANDO – There’s now treatment for a condition that’s been rarely looked at until now.
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Low vitamin D common in chronically anticoagulated children
SAN DIEGO – Consider testing for vitamin D deficiency to optimize bone health in children receiving frequent anticoagulation.
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MOMENTUM 3 HeartMate 3 LVAD ‘practice changing’
ORLANDO – Landmark trial paves way to much wider use of LVADs as destination therapy.
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Revascularization in paraplegics best performed with PCI
WASHINGTON – The first study of its kind showed big differences between CABG and PCI.
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PK dosing software available in US
Pharmacokinetic (PK) dosing software intended for use in patients with hemophilia A is now available in the US. This free, web-based,...
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Potential link between varicose veins and VTE, PAD
People with varicose veins may have an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a new...