Cardiology
Clinical
When do I stop the code?
Every physician knows how to initiate resuscitation for cardiopulmonary arrest; only a few know when to stop it.
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Systolic, diastolic BP each tied to adverse CV outcomes
Diastolic hypertension can’t be ignored, investigator says, though systolic ultimately has a larger impact.
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NOACs benefit early stage chronic kidney disease patients
NOACs reduced risk of several adverse events compared with VKAs in a meta-analysis of chronic kidney disease patients.
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Higher omega-3 fatty acid levels cut heart failure risk
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Same-day discharge after elective PCI has increased value and patient satisfaction
What is the prevalence of same-day discharges (SDDs) for elective percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), and what is the effect on...
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Risk of cardiac events jumps after COPD exacerbation
Acute COPD exacerbations are associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events in the 4 weeks after the exacerbation.
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Lipoprotein(a) levels tied to higher ischemic stroke risk
High levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and LPA genotypes were linked to increased ischemic stroke risk in a recent large, contemporary general...
Clinical
Mitral valve repair improves prognosis in heart failure patients with secondary MR
Does mitral valve repair (MVR) improve prognosis in heart failure patients with secondary mitral regurgitation (MR)?
Clinical
Daily aspirin use may not improve CV outcomes in healthy elderly
What are the benefits and risks of daily aspirin use for primary prevention in healthy elderly adults?
Clinical
Short Takes
Restrictive transfusion strategy for cardiac surgery patients remains noninferior at 6 months post op.