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HDL-P subfractions may be prognostic in heart failure
January 14, 2019
Study may spur investigations into HDL particles.
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SGLT-2 inhibitors promising for heart failure prevention, not treatment
January 12, 2019
LOS ANGELES – The combination of heart failure and diabetes is particularly lethal.
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RE-SPECT ESUS: Dabigatran matched aspirin for second stroke prevention
January 9, 2019
MONTREAL – In an international trial with 5,390 patients, dabigatran proved no better than aspirin for second stroke prevention following ESUS.
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Appropriate use criteria for imaging in nonvalvular heart disease released
January 7, 2019
The document systematically reviews scenarios intended to reflect real-life situations.
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New diabetes drugs solidify their cardiovascular and renal benefits
January 7, 2019
CHICAGO – Empagliflozin’s heart failure and renal benefits surprised when reported in 2015. The evidence has grown stronger and broader since.
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Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program may be doing more harm than good
January 4, 2019
Thirty-day postdischarge mortality went up after the program for some, down for others.
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Can higher MAP post cardiac arrest improve neurologic outcomes?
December 21, 2018
CHICAGO – A target mean arterial pressure higher than what the guidelines recommend appears safe but has mixed results for improving neurologic outcomes.
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Digital alerts reduced AF-related stroke, MI rates
December 18, 2018
CHICAGO – A computerized decision support system increased anticoagulation rates and reduced cardiac event rates in at-risk atrial fibrillation patients.
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AHA: Statins associated with high degree of safety
December 10, 2018
Rumors of statins’ adverse side effects are greatly exaggerated.
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Phone app diagnoses STEMI nearly as well as ECG
December 7, 2018
CHICAGO – With some tweaking, the AliveCor app could improve outcomes by speeding up diagnosis and treatment.
