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AFib risk with cancer drugs underestimated
Many cancer therapies increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, but this is underreported in clinical trials.
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Antiphospholipid antibodies linked to future CV events
The study raises the possibility of one day treating the immune system in some individuals for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular...
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Long COVID hitting some states, minorities, women harder
The survey found that women, smokers, and those who had severe COVID-19 infections are most likely to have the disorder.
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Disordered sleep tied to a marked increase in stroke risk
“Sleep disturbance may also have a bi-directional relationship with many stroke risk factors; for example, sleep disturbance may be a symptom of...
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Seven ‘simple’ cardiovascular health measures linked to reduced dementia risk in women
Adherence to an American Heart Association guideline, even in part, modulated dementia risk.
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New Medicare rule streamlines prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans
About 13% of prior authorization requests that are denied by Medicare Advantage plans actually met Medicare coverage rules.
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Spherical heart may predict cardiomyopathy, AFib
People with round hearts were more likely to develop cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation, according to a deep learning analysis of MRI images...
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Malpractice risks for docs who oversee NPs or PAs
Even in states that have abolished requirements that NPs be physician-supervised, physicians may still be liable by virtue of employing the NP.
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Statins don’t worsen muscle injury from moderately intense exercise
Statin users need not limit exercise out of concern that the drugs will worsen normal muscle pain or fatigue, a controlled study suggests.
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High salt intake linked to atherosclerosis even with normal BP
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New update on left atrial appendage closure recommendations
A new consensus statement on transcatheter left atrial appendage closure tightens standards for patient selection as well as operator experience...