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QI initiative can decrease unnecessary IV treatment of asymptomatic hypertension
June 5, 2020
How common is treatment of asymptomatic hypertension in the hospital with IV medications and what is the impact of a quality improvement initiative to reduce use?
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Lancet, NEJM retract studies on hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
June 4, 2020
The Lancet issued a retraction of an influential study of hydroxychloroquine use in COVID-19 patients. Hours later, NEJM retracted a second study from the same group.
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More fatalities in heart transplant patients with COVID-19
June 4, 2020
A new study suggests a high risk for death if heart transplant patients contract COVID-19, which points to the need for increased precautions and vigilance.
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Ticagrelor gets FDA nod for DAPT in high-risk patients with CAD
June 2, 2020
The new indication is based on THEMIS, which comprised patients with CAD and type 2 diabetes without previous MI or stroke and showed clinical benefit, but also bleeding concerns.
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FDA okays emergency use for Impella RP in COVID-19 right heart failure
June 2, 2020
The authorization allows use of the temporary heart pump in the treatment of right heart failure or decompensation, including pulmonary embolism, caused by COVID-19 complications.
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Early or delayed cardioversion in recent-onset atrial fibrillation
May 29, 2020
Is immediate restoration of sinus rhythm necessary in early-onset symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
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More evidence hydroxychloroquine is ineffective, harmful in COVID-19
May 27, 2020
New observational data show that hydroxychloroquine it is not only without benefit for COVID-19 but also increases death and arrhythmias.
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Immunotherapy, steroids had positive outcomes in COVID-19–associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome
May 26, 2020
“Incomplete forms of Kawasaki disease occur in infants who may have fever as the sole clinical finding, whereas older patients are more prone to exhibit the complete form.”
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Newer anticoagulants linked to lower fracture risk in AFib
May 26, 2020
Direct oral anticoagulants were associated with lower osteoporosis fracture risk than warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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ACE inhibitors and severe COVID-19: Protective in older patients?
May 22, 2020
A randomized trial is planned after a study showed that fewer older hypertensive patients taking ACE inhibitors were hospitalized with COVID-19.
