Cardiology
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Risk of cardiac events jumps after COPD exacerbation
Acute COPD exacerbations are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events in the 4 weeks after the exacerbation.
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Lipoprotein(a) levels tied to higher ischemic stroke risk
High levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and LPA genotypes were linked to increased ischemic stroke risk in a recent large, contemporary general...
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Subset of patients benefits from in-hospital sleep apnea screening
SAN ANTONIO – Readmission rates can be reduced in hospitalized cardiac patients who use CPAP consistently.
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Revised CMS TAVR rules expected to widen access
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Aggressive lowering of LDL cholesterol: Is it a good idea?
SAN FRANCISCO –
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Which antidiabetic for elderly patients? It depends on their CV risk
Balancing heart failure with cardiovascular events
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Updated systematic review of aspirin primary prevention shows benefits, risks
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DOACs surpass warfarin in low-weight AFib patients
SAN FRANCISCO – Data from 21,000 Korean AFib patients weighing 60 kg or less showed DOACs had better efficacy and safety than did warfarin.