Cardiology
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‘Mammogram of the heart’: Inside coronary artery calcium scores
Cardiac risks varies widely in diabetes, cardiologist says, and CAC tests offer valuable insight
News
Plant-based diet lowers risk of heart failure
A diet rich in fried food, processed meats, and sugar-sweetened beverages raises the risk of heart failure.
News
Poor response to statins hikes risk of cardiovascular events
Patients with better outcomes were more likely to have initiated therapy with a more potent drug.
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Low LDL cholesterol may increase women’s risk of hemorrhagic stroke
Investigators found no association between HDL cholesterol and risk of hemorrhagic stroke or between total cholesterol and risk of hemorrhagic...
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Clinicians, CMS confer over heart failure–readmission penalty
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Hospital TAVR volume matters to patient survival
During 2015-2017, U.S. centers that did the most TAVR procedures had significantly better outcomes than centers that did the fewest.
Article
Aspirin for primary prevention: USPSTF recommendations for CVD and colorectal cancer
Patient age, baseline cardiovascular disease risk, bleeding risk, and personal preference regarding aspirin use are key to decision making. A...
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30-day readmissions after STEMI with cardiogenic shock 13%
WASHINGTON – Risk factors for 30-day readmission included female sex, older age, and comorbidities.