Cardiology
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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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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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New Insight Into CVD, Stroke Risk in Migraine
Understanding how migraine relates to comorbid cardiovascular conditions is important because major adverse cerebrovascular events can be life-...
Conference Coverage
Anticoagulation Shows No Benefit in Preventing Second Stroke
Oral anticoagulation with edoxaban did not reduce risk for a second stroke and the risk for major bleeding was more than quadruple the risk with...
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Sugar Substitute Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
Xylitol is naturally found in small amounts in fruit and vegetables and has been used more as a sugar substitute over the past decade in processed...
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Vast Majority of Adults At Risk for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
Almost 90% of participants could be classified as stage 1 CKM syndrome, and nearly half met criteria for stage 2, study finds.
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Study Evaluates CVD, Mortality Risks In Patients With Prurigo Nodularis
Studies have shown increased risks for cardiovascular diseases in patients with prurigo nodularis, but limited sample sizes have hindered further...
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Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Plus HIV Ups Risk for CVD but Not Liver Disease
Compared with MASLD without HIV, the overall 5-year survival was significantly lower in MASLD with HIV, likely becuase of comorbidities.
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The History of Aspirin in Heart Disease Prevention
Once touted to prevent heart attacks and strokes, aspirin’s efficacy was questioned in 2018, but other health factors may play a role.
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Evening May Be the Best Time for Exercise
New study finds evening exercise for adults who are obese was linked to lower mortality and rates of heart disease.