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Dose-reduced NOACs may be safer than warfarin in some AFib patients
October 31, 2019
Are dose-reduced non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) safer or more effective than warfarin is in patients with atrial fibrillation who are eligible for a dose-reduced NOAC?
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Dapagliflozin approved for reducing HF hospitalization in diabetes
October 21, 2019
It is the first SGLT2 inhibitor approved in the United States for this indication in adults with type 2 disease.
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Minimize blood pressure peaks, variability after stroke reperfusion
October 15, 2019
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
October 15, 2019
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
October 13, 2019
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
October 11, 2019
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
October 3, 2019
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
October 3, 2019
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
September 30, 2019
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
September 29, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO – TWILIGHT findings support move to shorter DAPT.
