Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesA left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pump. Pump placement is often lifesaving but can introduce serious risks. Credit: Charlie Ehlert/ University of

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Risk calculator helps personalize care for heart failure patients

by University of Utah Health SciencesA left ventricular assist device (LVAD) heart pump. Pump placement is often lifesaving but can introduce serious risks. Credit: Charlie Ehlert/ University of

Updated on:March 21,2024 12

Liver fibrosis scores as predictors of long-term outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

by Compuscript LtdRestricted Cubic Spline Plot of Liver Fibrosis Scores and Risk of MACEs. (A) NFS; (B) FIB-4; (C) Forns score. NFS, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score; FIB-4, fibrosis-4.

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Liver fibrosis scores as predictors of long-term outcomes in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction

by Compuscript LtdRestricted Cubic Spline Plot of Liver Fibrosis Scores and Risk of MACEs. (A) NFS; (B) FIB-4; (C) Forns score. NFS, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease fibrosis score; FIB-4, fibrosis-4.

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Study finds low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood

by Kaunas University of TechnologyBlood platelet aggregation with epinephrine (a) and low-frequency ultrasound (b) in vitro. In (b), two samples are sonicated with ultrasound at 60 W electric pow

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Study finds low-frequency ultrasound can improve oxygen saturation in blood

by Kaunas University of TechnologyBlood platelet aggregation with epinephrine (a) and low-frequency ultrasound (b) in vitro. In (b), two samples are sonicated with ultrasound at 60 W electric pow

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Quality initiative improves thrombolysis frequency, timeliness

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. nationwide quality initiative Target: Stroke (TS) is associated with improvement in thrombolysis frequency, timeliness, and outcome, according to a study published online Feb.

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Quality initiative improves thrombolysis frequency, timeliness

by Elana GotkineThe U.S. nationwide quality initiative Target: Stroke (TS) is associated with improvement in thrombolysis frequency, timeliness, and outcome, according to a study published online Feb.

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Study finds weight loss surgery most effective for long-term blood pressure control

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBariatric surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontr

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Study finds weight loss surgery most effective for long-term blood pressure control

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBariatric surgery is more effective in controlling hypertension rates, or high blood pressure, in people with obesity and uncontr

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Stroke or stroke plus neck artery tear almost doubles risk of heart attack within a year, finds research

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall; however, a tear without

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Stroke or stroke plus neck artery tear almost doubles risk of heart attack within a year, finds research

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainHeart attack risk almost doubles in the first year after a stroke or when combined with a tear in a neck artery wall; however, a tear without

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Researchers develop new technology for monitoring atrial fibrillation

by Kaunas University of TechnologySmart wrist-worn device developed by Lithuanian scientists. Credit: KTUResearchers from two Lithuanian universities have developed a patient-safe monitoring tech

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Researchers develop new technology for monitoring atrial fibrillation

by Kaunas University of TechnologySmart wrist-worn device developed by Lithuanian scientists. Credit: KTUResearchers from two Lithuanian universities have developed a patient-safe monitoring tech

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​Study shows salt substitutes help to maintain healthy blood pressure in older adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults wit

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​Study shows salt substitutes help to maintain healthy blood pressure in older adults

by American College of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults wit

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'Broken-heart syndrome' patients failed by current treatment, says study

by University of AberdeenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn thefirst-ever studyto compare takotsubo patients with heart attack patients and the general population over more than fiv

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'Broken-heart syndrome' patients failed by current treatment, says study

by University of AberdeenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn thefirst-ever studyto compare takotsubo patients with heart attack patients and the general population over more than fiv

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Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,

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Study finds that 2015 to 2021 saw an increase in gabapentinoid use

by Lori SolomonUse of gabapentinoids has increased since 2015, particularly for chronic pain, according to astudypublished in theAnnals of Family Medicine.Michael E. Johansen, M.D.,

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Antihypertensive combos recommended for BTKi-linked hypertension

by Elana GotkineSpecific combinations of antihypertensives are recommended for patients with Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi)-associated hypertension (HTN), according to astudy&nbsp

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Antihypertensive combos recommended for BTKi-linked hypertension

by Elana GotkineSpecific combinations of antihypertensives are recommended for patients with Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi)-associated hypertension (HTN), according to astudy&nbsp

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Subcutaneous nivolumab as effective as IV for renal cell carcinoma, with much faster treatment time: Clinical trial

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSubcutaneous injection of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) is noninferior to intravenous delivery and d

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Subcutaneous nivolumab as effective as IV for renal cell carcinoma, with much faster treatment time: Clinical trial

by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSubcutaneous injection of the immunotherapy nivolumab (brand name Opdivo) is noninferior to intravenous delivery and d

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