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How does salt intake relate to mortality?
Although there is an ongoing debate about the extent of salt’s effects ... there is no doubt that in most places in the world, people are...
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Test Lp(a) levels to inform ASCVD management: NLA statement
“The question in the scientific community is: What role does that particular biomarker play in terms of causing serious heart disease, stroke, and...
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No invasive strategy benefit at 5 years in ISCHEMIA-CKD extension study
The trial speaks to the lofty high-risk status of patients with CAD. ‘You’re seeing in a group of patients, with largely preserved EF but advanced...
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ACC/AHA issue chest pain data standards update to 2021 guideline
The data standards are an effort to harmonize the language around chest pain and should be “broadly applicable,” the work group says.
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Artificial sweeteners linked to higher CV event risk
The first study to include artificial sweetener from all sources, not just drinks, may increase concerns about these agents. But not all are...
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Warfarin associated with higher upper GI bleeding rates, compared with DOACs
The risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding was higher in men taking warfarin.
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Early rhythm control improves cardiovascular outcomes in AFib patients regardless of stroke risk
The findings of a new study broaden support for early rhythm control.
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Low physical function tied to cardiac events in older adults
“We found that physical function in older adults predicts future cardiovascular disease beyond traditional heart disease risk factors, regardless...
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AI-assisted reading of echocardiograms readily detects severe aortic stenosis
Moderate and severe aortic stenosis is identified accurately on echocardiograms by artificial intelligence.
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Majority of muscle symptoms with statins not caused by treatment
A new Cholesterol Trialists Collaboration meta-analysis shows that in 14 of the 15 people who experience muscle pain or weakness when taking a...