CAD & Atherosclerosis
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PASCAL for MV repair noninferior to MitraClip in CLASP IID; FDA took notice
A newly FDA-approved transcatheter mitral valve repair system and another one widely used for years were similarly safe and effective in an...
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Waist-hip ratio beats BMI for predicting obesity’s mortality risk
Data from more than 380,000 people in the UK Biobank show waist-to-hip ratio estimated mortality risk from obesity better than BMI or fat mass...
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A week of anticoagulation halves post-PCI radial occlusion rate
Seven days of a factor Xa inhibitor following a radial-access intervention reduces radial occlusion risk.
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Is acetaminophen really safer than NSAIDs in heart disease?
A new analysis finds a significant correlation between acetaminophen use and elevated systolic blood pressure.
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TAVR now used in almost 50% of younger severe aortic stenosis patients
These findings have implications for lifetime management of younger patients who undergo TAVR.
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In cardiogenic shock, edge-to-edge mitral valve repair improves outcome
Transcatheter edge-to-edge repairs were associated with lower mortality and hospitalization in an analysis of a large, international registry.
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Walking intensity and step count are linked to health benefits
In a large study, researchers examined how fast individuals moved and parsed the benefits of “incidental” versus “purposeful” steps.
From the Journals
TBI is an unrecognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Given the relatively young age of post-9/11–era veterans with TBI, there may be an increased burden of heart disease in the future.
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PARADISE-MI results obscured as post hoc analysis finds flaws
A post hoc analysis of the PARADISE-MI trial suggests relevant benefits are being missed in current trial design.
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Dietary change tops for reducing CVD risk in stage 1 hypertension
Healthy lifestyle changes, particularly adoption of the DASH diet, can reduce CVD events in people with stage 1 hypertension.
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‘Spectacular’ polypill results also puzzle docs
“If they got the same results on the biomarkers that the pill was designed to intervene upon, why are the [primary outcome] results different? It’...