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High-bleeding-risk AF patients cut stroke risk with Amplatzer Amulet


 

Left atrial appendage closure slashes stroke risk in high-risk atrial fibrillation patients with Amplatzer Amulet; how diabetes patients fared with alirocumab in ODYSSEY Outcomes; the new word in stents is “abluminal”; and cheerful news about midlife fitness. Listen to Cardiocast for the week’s top news.

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