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Restrictive transfusion strategy for cardiac surgery patients remains noninferior at 6 months post op.
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Subset of patients benefits from in-hospital sleep apnea screening
SAN ANTONIO – Readmission rates can be reduced in hospitalized cardiac patients who use CPAP consistently.
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What drives intensification of antihypertensive therapy at discharge?
Are decisions to intensify antihypertensive medication regimens appropriate in older hospitalized adults?
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Rivaroxaban tied to higher GI bleeding than other NOACs
SAN DIEGO – Real-world studies comparing the GI bleeding rates among different non–vitamin K anticoagulants have been limited.
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Medicaid expansion associated with lower cardiovascular mortality
Counties in states that expanded Medicaid coverage had a significantly smaller increase in cardiovascular mortality rates in middle-aged adults,...
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Lipoprotein(a) levels can guide CV risk assessment and treatment
High levels of Lp(a) are an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and could be used to guide risk assessment and...
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DOACs surpass warfarin in low-weight AFib patients
SAN FRANCISCO – Data from 21,000 Korean AFib patients weighing 60 kg or less showed DOACs had better efficacy and safety than did warfarin.
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Restrictive transfusion strategy in cardiac surgery remains noninferior
Does using a restrictive transfusion strategy with patients undergoing cardiac surgery affect long-term outcomes?
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AFib on the rise in end-stage COPD patients hospitalized for exacerbations
The prevalence of AFib among patients with end-stage COPD on home oxygen who were admitted with COPD exacerbations increased from 12.9% in 2003 to...
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Add magnesium to treatment of AF with rapid ventricular response
Is magnesium a useful addition to atrioventricular (AV) nodal blockers in achieving faster rate control for atrial fibrillation (AF) with rapid...