Cardiology
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Intensive insulin added no benefit for hyperglycemia after ischemic stroke
Results from a large RCT showed intensive and standard insulin regimens produced similar clinical outcomes after an acute ischemic stroke.
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Statins cut vascular events in elderly patients
Analysis challenges current practice of discontinuation after age 75 years.
Clinical
When is it safe to resume anticoagulation in my patient with hemorrhagic stroke?
Robust scientific data on when to resume anticoagulation after ICH does not exist.
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AHA report highlights CVD burden, declines in smoking, sleep importance
Nearly half of Americans now have high blood pressure, in part due to the 2017 redefinition of hypertension.
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Aspirin for primary cardiovascular prevention, RIP
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “Is aspirin safe and effective for primary prevention? The short answer here is no.” –Dr. Patrick T. O’Gara
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Revised U.S. A fib guidelines revamp anticoagulation
The first revision of U.S. guidelines for managing atrial fibrillation since 2014 favor DOACs over warfarin.
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Subclinical hypothyroidism boosts immediate risk of heart failure
CHICAGO – Large Danish study links subclinical and overt hypothyroidism to immediate risk of heart failure.
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COPD linked to higher in-hospital death rates in patients with PAD
COPD was an independent predictor of in-hospital death and of pulmonary embolism in PAD patients.
News
Obesity paradox applies to post-stroke mortality
Clinical
Lower grip strength associated with worse health outcomes
Does measurement of patient grip strength enhance prediction of all-cause and disease-specific morbidity and mortality?