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Low-Fat vs. Mediterranean Diet for Secondary Prevention
A study of stable coronary heart disease patients comparing the Mediterranean diet to a low-fat diet over a seven-year follow-up showed the Mediterranean diet was superior at preventing major cardiovascular events.
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Secondary Prevention Statin Adherence and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
A study of adherence to statin therapy after an atherosclerotic cardiovascular event demonstrated full adherence for five years was associated with significantly lower major adverse cardiovascular events, although only 5% of these patients achieved full compliance for five years.
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A Growing Body of Evidence Supports Left Bundle Branch Pacing
Several late-breaking trials presented at the annual Scientific Sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society add to the data for left bundle branch pacing as an alternative to biventricular pacing for cardiac resynchronization therapy.
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Mavacamten Capsules (Camzyos)
Mavacamten can be prescribed to adults with symptomatic New York Heart Association class II-III obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy to improve functional capacity and symptoms.
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HPV Vaccination in Adolescence Prevents Cancer More than 10 Years Later
In a study of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, researchers evaluated cancer protection over up to 11 years of follow-up. During this time, the authors noted 100% vaccine efficacy at preventing HPV-associated cancers.
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Regarding Exercise Capacity Past Age 75 Years, What Is Normal?
A group of researchers delivered results that could help inform clinicians about the expected exercise test performance of older patients.
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Recommendations Regarding Physical Activity to Delay Death
Using objective measurements of exercise intensity, researchers approximated 110,000 U.S. deaths/year could be prevented by a 10-minute daily increase in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in adults age 40-85 years.
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Beware the Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy
Thyroid levels outside the euthyroid range have been associated with higher cardiovascular risk in patients taking thyroid hormone to treat hypothyroidism. In this study, a higher cardiovascular mortality rate was associated with exogenous hyperthyroidism and exogenous hypothyroidism.
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Omega-3 May Help Lower Blood Pressure
A research review revealed consuming about 2 or 3 grams of the fatty acid per day showed benefit.
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Properly Used Decision Aids Can Help Defend Malpractice Claims
Researchers recently concluded there is a high risk of EDs overlooking serious coronary artery disease in women. Using validated diagnostic tools can help alleviate this.