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Reduced-dose anticoagulants not noninferior for recurrent venous thromboembolism

Reduced-dose anticoagulants not noninferior for recurrent venous thromboembolism

by Elana GotkineNoninferiority of reduced- versus full-dose anticoagulants cannot be proven in patients with venous thromboembolism who need extended anticoagulation, according to a study to be presen

Reduced-dose anticoagulants not noninferior for recurrent venous thromboembolism

by Elana GotkineNoninferiority of reduced- versus full-dose anticoagulants cannot be proven in patients with venous thromboembolism who need extended anticoagulation, according to a study to be presen
Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Circulating Biomarkers and Anticoagulation Breakthrough Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: The REGARDS Study. https://www.abstractsonline.c

Blood tests could identify people with AFib at risk for 'breakthrough' stroke

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Circulating Biomarkers and Anticoagulation Breakthrough Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: The REGARDS Study. https://www.abstractsonline.c
Anemia may contribute to higher female mortality during heart surgery

Anemia may contribute to higher female mortality during heart surgery

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.12.032Women are at higher risk of death when

Anemia may contribute to higher female mortality during heart surgery

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.12.032Women are at higher risk of death when
Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure

Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPhysicians who received payments from the manufacturer of a specific set of cardiac devices are more likely to use those devices, often

Industry gifts may influence which cardiac device is used in common lifesaving procedure

byUniversity of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPhysicians who received payments from the manufacturer of a specific set of cardiac devices are more likely to use those devices, often
Routine ECG screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults

Routine ECG screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults

by Elana GotkineRoutine electrocardiogram (ECG) screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 inJAMA Internal Medicine

Routine ECG screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease events in adults

by Elana GotkineRoutine electrocardiogram (ECG) screening may help to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a studypublishedonline July 1 inJAMA Internal Medicine
Pharmacist prescribing can reduce stroke risk in A-fib patients

Pharmacist prescribing can reduce stroke risk in A-fib patients

by Lori SolomonCommunity pharmacists can play an effective role in closing gaps in the delivery of stroke risk reduction therapy by prescribing appropriate oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC) for high-

Pharmacist prescribing can reduce stroke risk in A-fib patients

by Lori SolomonCommunity pharmacists can play an effective role in closing gaps in the delivery of stroke risk reduction therapy by prescribing appropriate oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC) for high-
New way to measure hear function cuts stress in research animals

New way to measure hear function cuts stress in research animals

byKing's College LondonCredit:Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.vascn.2024.107546A new way to accurately measure heart function in resear

New way to measure hear function cuts stress in research animals

byKing's College LondonCredit:Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.vascn.2024.107546A new way to accurately measure heart function in resear
Team develops injectable heart stimulator for emergency situations

Team develops injectable heart stimulator for emergency situations

byLund UniversityeBICS formed in live zebrafish enable ECG recordings. a Site of proBICS injection and formation of eBICS in situ. b In vivo impedance measurement of BICS and eBICS hearts. c The

Team develops injectable heart stimulator for emergency situations

byLund UniversityeBICS formed in live zebrafish enable ECG recordings. a Site of proBICS injection and formation of eBICS in situ. b In vivo impedance measurement of BICS and eBICS hearts. c The
Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

by Lori SolomonThere is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association

Rising outdoor temperatures tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation

by Lori SolomonThere is a dose-response relationship between rising outdoor temperatures and increased atrial fibrillation (AF) events, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association
Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca
Infertility tied to poorer cardiovascular health in women

Infertility tied to poorer cardiovascular health in women

by Lori SolomonA history of female infertility may serve as a marker for cardiovascular health (CVH) later in life, according to a study published online Jan. 5 inJAMA Network Open.Amy R. Nichol

Infertility tied to poorer cardiovascular health in women

by Lori SolomonA history of female infertility may serve as a marker for cardiovascular health (CVH) later in life, according to a study published online Jan. 5 inJAMA Network Open.Amy R. Nichol
Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, EMS less likely to notify

Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, EMS less likely to notify

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring a stroke, Black Americans arrive later to emergency departments—which are less likely to be notified of a patient's cond

Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, EMS less likely to notify

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDuring a stroke, Black Americans arrive later to emergency departments—which are less likely to be notified of a patient's cond