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Vasculopathy Can Vary in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
More research is needed to better define IPAH with nonplexiform vasculopathy and to identify causes and treatment.
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Could Resistin Predict Death and Disease Severity in PAH?
The cytokine, resistin, was linked to higher risk for death among those with PAH.
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New Study Says Your Sedentary Lifestyle Is Killing You
More time sitting than being physically active is linked to increased risk for all-cause mortality.
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Will Hospital-at-Home Go Mainstream?
Currently, hospitals across 37 states have Medicare waivers for nursing care at home, an option that began during the pandemic.
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New, Near-to-Market PCSK9s Could Help Patients Meet Cholesterol Targets
New PCSK9 inhibitors are expected to be available soon, adding to patients’ options in reaching their goals to lower LDL.
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Less Invasive, Overlooked Option in Cardiac Surgery May Offer Benefit
Sutureless valves are an alternative to SAVR and TAVR, but are used less often and have less data.
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Are Beta-Blockers Safe for COPD?
A COPD with comorbid CV disease RCT is unlikely, says physician, though benefit of stopping beta-blockers is unclear.
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Flu May Increase MI Risk Sixfold, More If No CVD History
Flu may increase risk for MI short term, especially for patients with no CV disease, study confirms.
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Lower Edoxaban Dose Cuts Bleeding Risk in Elderly Atrial Fibrillation Patients
“These data suggest that lower-dose anticoagulants, such as edoxaban, 30 mg once daily, may be considered in all patients 80 years and older with...
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Study: AFib May Be Linked to Dementia in T2D
Incident AF and CV disease were associated with risk for all-cause dementia, according to new study.