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New MI definition aims to better distinguish infarction from injury
August 28, 2018
MUNICH – By endorsing high sensitivity cardiac troponin and cardiac MR as diagnostic cornerstones, the new MI definition stands to change U.S. practice.
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Rivaroxaban no help for heart failure outcomes
August 27, 2018
MUNICH - Rivaroxaban did not change outcome in patients with heart failure and coronary artery disease in the COMMANDER trial.
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VTE risk unchanged by rivaroxaban after discharge
August 26, 2018
The MARINER study looked at postdischarge rivaroxaban in individuals who had been recently hospitalized and were at an increased risk of venous thromboembolism.
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New Valsalva maneuver for SVT beats all others
August 21, 2018
NEW ORLEANS – A simple postural modification to the standard Valsalva maneuver boosts conversion rate.
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AHA: Chagas disease and its heart effects have come to the U.S.
August 20, 2018
Chagas disease and its related cardiomyopathy are spreading to nonendemic areas and doctors should be aware of its diagnosis, pathology, and treatment.
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Prepare for ‘the coming tsunami’ of NAFLD
August 16, 2018
NEW ORLEANS – It’s time for primary care physicians to stop ignoring NASH, an expert says.
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Adult congenital heart disease guideline gets 10-year update, new classification system
August 16, 2018
New data in the expanding range of adults with congenital heart disease spurred a revamp of the guidelines.
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Larger vegetation size associated with increased risk of embolism and mortality in infective endocarditis
August 10, 2018
In patients with infective endocarditis, does a vegetation size greater than 10 mm impart a greater embolic risk?
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Catheter ablation of AF in patients with heart failure decreases mortality and HF admissions
August 7, 2018
How does ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) compare with medical therapy for patients with heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
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Ten tips for managing patients with both heart failure and COPD
July 26, 2018
Diagnose them early, treat them early, and build a team of experts and support services with the patients.
