Cardiology
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Trial of Impella Heart Pump Stopped
After another trial of the heart pump showed better survival, RECOVER IV trial was halted.
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What Is a Blue Zone Certified Clinician?
Recent healthy lifestyle behavior and community approach, Blue Zones, touts lower disease rates and living longer.
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Severe Salt Restriction May Not Benefit Heart Failure
A review suggests heavily limiting salt intake does not aid heart failure patients; moderate reduction recommended.
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Meat Alternatives May Benefit the Heart
Switching from meat to plant-based alternatives may improve CV disease risk, study finds, though more data needed.
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Does An Elevated Lp(a) Call for Low-dose Aspirin?
Guidelines suggest testing for proinflammatory Lp(a), but questions remain and testing access is scarce.
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Facial Temperature Can Reveal Age and Disease
Research points to use of facial temperature to determine age, health, diet, and sleep, says physician.
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Does Semaglutide Reduce Inflammation?
Study finds an association between semaglutide and reduced inflammatory marker levels; implications are yet unknown.
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Akira Endo, the Father of Statins, Dies
Japanese microbiologist and biochemist discovered statins, inspired by the discovery of penicillin.
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Managing Heart Failure in Women: Key Differences and Clinical Tips
For women, the risk factors for HF are hypertension, diabetes, AFib, and left bundle branch block.