Cardiology
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For Richer, for Poorer: Low-Carb Diets Work for All Incomes
A visit to an endocrinologist proved to be life-changing for a single mother of two with poorly controlled blood sugar.
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Pulsed Field Ablation for AF: Are US Electrophysiologists Too Easily Impressed?
Clinical electrophysiologist discusses concerns about efficacy, safety, and costs of PFA.
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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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Testosterone Increases Metabolic Syndrome Risk in Trans Men
After hormonal transition to testosterone, all measured metabolic syndrome components significantly worsened in the transmasculine group.
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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.
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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.