Cardiology
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Use of SGLT2 Inhibitors Associated With Better Survival in PAH
SGLT2i use improved both short- and long-term survival for those with PAH, study finds.
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Modified Sleep Apnea Index Score Associated With CV Risk
Using a more detailed OSA index can help ID those with CV disease risks.
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Coffee’s ‘Sweet Spot’: Daily Consumption and Cardiometabolic Risk
Studies have linked coffee consumption with improved CV health; this new study suggests coffee can reduce bad cholesterol.
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Not Kidding: Yellow Dye 5 May Lead to Invisibility
Study found that yellow dye led to temporarily transparent skin in mice, making vessels, muscle, and organs visible.
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Analysis of Colchicine’s Drug-Drug Interactions Finds Little Risk
Changes in colchicine pharmacokinetics caused by drug-drug interactions did not result in meaningful changes in its safety and effectiveness,...
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Cell Phone Use Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk
Study links cell phone calls, at least weekly, sleep disruption, and physicological distress to heart disease.
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Stroke Risk from Atrial Fibrillation Rises in Presence of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The presence of rheumatoid arthritis increased the risk for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, a retrospective study showed.
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Are Beta-Blockers Needed Post MI? No, Even After the ABYSS Trial
ABYSS is consistent with REDUCE-AMI, says doctor; stopping beta-blockers at 1 year did not increase death, MI, or stroke.
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Setbacks Identified After Stopping Beta-Blockers
Though halting beta-blockers does not increase stroke, death, or MI, CV hospitalization rates, BP, and HR were increased.
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New AFib Guidelines Address Underlying Illness, Comorbidities
Class I recommendations have been issued for comorbidity, risk factor management goals, including those BP, HF, diabetes, etc.