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Minimize blood pressure peaks, variability after stroke reperfusion
ST. LOUIS – Controlling blood pressure variability improves outcomes after stroke.
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FDA approves rivaroxaban for VTE prevention in hospitalized, acutely ill patients
The latest approval is based on results from the phase 3 MAGELLAN and MARINER trials, which included more than 20,000 patients.
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Automated ventilation outperformed nurses in post-op cardiac care
MADRID – Automated mechanical ventilation keeps post-op patients in safe breathing zones better than nurses.
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Short-term statin use linked to risk of skin and soft tissue infections
Use of statins was associated with increased risk of SSTIs at an average of 91, 182, and 365 days.
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TAVR, SAVR share same infective endocarditis risk
PARIS – “Be aware, be careful, and provide appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis, just as surgeons do in SAVR,” said Dr. Laurent Fauchier.
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Novel cardiac troponin protocol rapidly rules out MI
PARIS – Three-quarters of patients who presented with suspected acute coronary syndrome were safely discharged from ED without hospital admission...
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FDA adds diabetic kidney disease, heart failure indications to canagliflozin
This marks the first time in 20 years that a drug has been indicated for diabetic kidney disease treatment, according to the manufacturer.
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Ticagrelor monotherapy tops DAPT for high-risk PCI patients
SAN FRANCISCO – TWILIGHT findings support move to shorter DAPT.
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Dual therapy best for AFib with ACS no matter the treatment strategy
SAN FRANCISCO – The study marks the only trial in the field that included patients with ACS managed medically.
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Skip supplemental O2 in nonhypoxic ACS
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