Cardiology
RSSArticles
-
Aspirin, Clopidogrel, or Both After Coronary Interventions?
A recent study of patients who had undergone a percutaneous coronary intervention and were transitioning from dual antiplatelet therapy to monotherapy showed clopidogrel was superior to aspirin for preventing further major adverse events, including bleeding. -
Age Drives Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation
Among patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation age 66-74 years without other CHA2DS2-VASc risk factors for thromboembolism, the older they are in this age range, the more likely they are to experience a stroke. -
Time of the Essence with Dapagliflozin for Heart Failure
By adding dapagliflozin to maximally tolerated standard therapy for heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, researchers noted the reduction in mortality and recurrent heart failure began within one month of starting this therapy. -
Acute Myocardial Infarction Most Likely to Result in Payout
Almost 40% of acute myocardial infarction malpractice claims result in payment, a higher percentage than any other condition, according to the results of a recent analysis. -
What Form of Heart Block?
Does the rhythm in the figure represent Mobitz II second-degree AV block, complete AV block, or Wenckebach? Does the patient need a pacemaker? -
Dapagliflozin Tablets (Farxiga)
Dapagliflozin can be prescribed to lower the risk of hospitalization for heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease at risk for progression, end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular death, and sustained estimated glomerular filtration rate decline. -
Loneliness and Type 2 Diabetes Incidence
Loneliness appears to be an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes, although further research to identify the causal relationship between loneliness and type 2 diabetes development is needed. -
The Cost-Effectiveness of HPV Vaccination for Adults Age 30 to 45 Years
Researchers found extending the upper limit of HPV vaccination to age 30 to 45 years is not cost-effective. -
Antibiotic Therapy: How Long Is Long Enough?
The CDC and the American College of Physicians have provided advice on the best practice regarding the duration of antibiotic therapy for several common infections. -
Does Combined Obesity and Depression Treatment Result in Better Quality of Life and Psychosocial Functioning?
This study tracked measures of quality of life and psychosocial functioning in patients participating in a randomized clinical trial with the goal of reducing symptoms of obesity and depression. The authors found that both quality of life and psychosocial functioning significantly increased at six months compared to patients with “care as usual,” but not at 12 months.