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Mortality differs by LVEF between women and men
June 12, 2020
An Australian big-data study shows that a left-ventricular ejection fraction above 70% in women spells trouble
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Aspirin and warfarin together leads to increased bleeding without reducing thrombotic events
June 9, 2020
In patients taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation (AFib) or venous thromboembolism (VTE), how often is aspirin used without a clear indication, and what are the clinical outcomes for these patients?
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Catheter ablation of AFib improves quality of life more than medications do
June 8, 2020
Does catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AFib) improve quality of life (QOL) compared to medication therapy?
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QI initiative can decrease unnecessary IV treatment of asymptomatic hypertension
June 5, 2020
How common is treatment of asymptomatic hypertension in the hospital with IV medications and what is the impact of a quality improvement initiative to reduce use?
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Lancet, NEJM retract studies on hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
June 4, 2020
The Lancet issued a retraction of an influential study of hydroxychloroquine use in COVID-19 patients. Hours later, NEJM retracted a second study from the same group.
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More fatalities in heart transplant patients with COVID-19
June 4, 2020
A new study suggests a high risk for death if heart transplant patients contract COVID-19, which points to the need for increased precautions and vigilance.
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Ticagrelor gets FDA nod for DAPT in high-risk patients with CAD
June 2, 2020
The new indication is based on THEMIS, which comprised patients with CAD and type 2 diabetes without previous MI or stroke and showed clinical benefit, but also bleeding concerns.
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FDA okays emergency use for Impella RP in COVID-19 right heart failure
June 2, 2020
The authorization allows use of the temporary heart pump in the treatment of right heart failure or decompensation, including pulmonary embolism, caused by COVID-19 complications.
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Early or delayed cardioversion in recent-onset atrial fibrillation
May 29, 2020
Is immediate restoration of sinus rhythm necessary in early-onset symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
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More evidence hydroxychloroquine is ineffective, harmful in COVID-19
May 27, 2020
New observational data show that hydroxychloroquine it is not only without benefit for COVID-19 but also increases death and arrhythmias.
