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New biomarker data add to concerns over REDUCE-IT trial
The findings reignite concerns that the benefit shown with icosapent ethyl might have been related to harms caused by the placebo.
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Study confirms increased CVT with AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
“Reassuringly, no consistent association was observed between the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines and these rare complications.”
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Thigh muscle fat predicts risk of developing heart failure
New avenues of research may be aimed at modifying intramuscular fat levels as a strategy to reduce the risk of developing heart failure.
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Evidence still lacking that vitamins prevent CVD, cancer: USPSTF
In its final recommendation statement on the subject, the task force does, however, recommend against use of vitamin E and beta-carotene.
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Remnant cholesterol improves CV risk prediction
Adding remnant cholesterol to guideline prediction models should improve identification of those who would benefit most from statin treatment for...
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New National Lipid Association statement on statin intolerance
The statement offers strategies to help patients stay on statin medications and suggests alternatives that can be used in patients who really...
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Emergency angiography for cardiac arrest without ST elevation?
Patients successfully resuscitated after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest without ST-segment elevation did not benefit from emergency coronary...
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‘Sit less, move more’ to reduce stroke risk
Replacing sedentary time with light-intensity activity may reduce stroke risk.
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Stroke in the young: Cancer in disguise?
“Stroke in the young differs from stroke in older patients, and one of the major differences is that stroke in the young has a higher proportion...
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Endovascular benefit finally confirmed for basilar artery stroke
The study showed that endovascular therapy for basilar artery occlusion is associated with higher rates of favorable and independent outcomes.
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Flu vaccine linked to lower risk for stroke: INTERSTROKE
One theory is that it’s the stimulation of the immune system rather than the protection of infection against influenza that is the key factor.
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USPSTF final recommendation on aspirin for primary CV prevention
“Close reading of the new USPSTF guideline and its companion Evidence Review, and becoming familiar with the 3 more recent aspirin trials, is a...
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Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk for preeclampsia
Pregnant women who had a higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet had a lower risk for preeclampsia, according to the results of a new study...
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Myocarditis higher with Moderna COVID vax in young men
Increased risk for myocarditis was seen with both mRNA vaccines in young men, and for the first time suggested a higher risk from vaccination than...
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New smart device shows highly accurate AFib detection: mAFA II
The study, conducted in a mass low-risk population in China, correctly identified atrial fibrillation in more than 93% of suspected cases detected...