Cardiology
Conference Coverage
TIA and Stroke May Affect Risk of Subsequent Events Differently in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
MONTREAL—Neurologists usually consider stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) to indicate a similar need for...
Conference Coverage
Data support revising ASCVD cardiovascular risk threshold
MUNICH – “This is very important from a public health policy perspective.” – Dr. Robert S. Rosenman
Conference Coverage
Risk score validated for major NSAID adverse events
CHICAGO – Data from almost 24,000 patients on chronic NSAIDs produced a risk calculator for major NSAID-related adverse events.
Conference Coverage
EHR-guided strategy reduces postop VTE events
BOSTON – Missed doses of enoxaparin correlate with increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis.
Video
FFR by wire may soon be obsolete
SAN DIEGO – “A big breakthrough.”
Conference Coverage
Readmission to non-index hospital following acute stroke linked to worse outcomes
ATLANTA – Study adds to the stroke literature on nationwide estimates of 30-day readmissions.
Conference Coverage
Bipolar patients’ relatives face increased cardiovascular risk
BARCELONA – Cross-sectional study of recently diagnosed young bipolar disorder patients breaks new ground.
FDA/CDC
Rivaroxaban gains indication for prevention of major cardiovascular events in CAD/PAD
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) is the first direct oral anticoagulant to gain an indication for prevention of cardiovascular events.
Conference Coverage
Pharmacist-led clinic boosted hypertension control after discharge
Data provide rationale for a larger study.
Article
Obesity: When to consider surgery
Bariatric surgery is underutilized despite an obesity epidemic. Here, 3 patients pursue a surgical option when they can't reach their target...