Cardiology
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More data suggest preexisting statin use improves COVID outcomes
The researchers saw lower mortality and clinical severity among statin users.
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Diabetes becoming less potent risk factor for CVD events
Diabetes is no longer equal to cardiovascular disease as a risk factor for cardiovascular events, according to a population-based study in Ontario...
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Apixaban outmatches rivaroxaban in patients with AFib and valvular heart disease
Compared with rivaroxaban, patients who received apixaban had a 43% reduced risk of stroke or embolism.
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Screening gaps miss childhood heart problems
Clinical diagnosis of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia can be based on LDL cholesterol levels, family history, and the presence of...
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Finerenone benefits T2D across spectrum of renal function
Finerenone treatment of people with type 2 diabetes and albuminuria improved outcomes, compared with placebo regardless of renal functional status...
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Most pediatric myocarditis caused by viruses
Vaccine-associated myocarditis remains clinically mild, compared with viral myocarditis, and far less likely than cardiac involvement from a COVID...
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AFib detection by smartwatch challenging in some patients
Coexisting ECG anomalies may affect the accuracy of the watch’s detection algorithms.
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New deep dive into Paxlovid interactions with CVD meds
The review tackles potential drug-drug interactions with the antiviral drug and today’s most commonly prescribed cardiovascular drugs.
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Cardiac biomarkers track with hormone therapy in transgender people
A pilot study spotlights differences in two common biomarkers of cardiac disease as well as the need for greater inclusivity in cardiovascular...
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Trial of early intensive meds at HF discharge halted for benefit: STRONG-HF
Topline results point to significant clinical benefit from a strategy featuring early initiation and rapid uptitration of meds for patients...