PCSK9 inhibitor access remains a significant barrier, leaving patients at risk for heart attacks and strokes

by Family Heart FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inCirculation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomesfrom the Family Heart Foundation—a patient-centered resea

Updated on: March 22,2024 20

PCSK9 inhibitor access remains a significant barrier, leaving patients at risk for heart attacks and strokes

by Family Heart FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inCirculation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomesfrom the Family Heart Foundation—a patient-centered resea

Updated on:March 22,2024 20

Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply

Updated on: March 21,2024 18

Heart disease research challenges 'one size fits all' aspirin guidelines

by University of GalwayCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsHeart disease researchers have identified a group of patients for whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply

Updated on:March 21,2024 18

Adjuvant methylprednisolone role examined in acute ischemic stroke

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large-vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy, adjuvant low-dose methylprednisolone does not improve the degree

Updated on: March 21,2024 14

Adjuvant methylprednisolone role examined in acute ischemic stroke

by Elana GotkineFor patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to large-vessel occlusion (LVO) undergoing endovascular thrombectomy, adjuvant low-dose methylprednisolone does not improve the degree

Updated on:March 21,2024 14

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

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

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

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

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

Updated on: March 21,2024 11

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

Updated on:March 21,2024 11

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.,

Updated on: March 21,2024 10

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.,

Updated on:March 21,2024 10

'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

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

'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

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

​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

Updated on: March 21,2024 10

​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

Updated on:March 21,2024 10

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

Updated on: March 21,2024 10

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

Updated on:March 21,2024 10

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

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

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

Updated on:March 21,2024 16

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

Updated on: March 21,2024 12

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

Updated on:March 21,2024 12

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.

Updated on: March 21,2024 14

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.

Updated on:March 21,2024 14