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Jugular Venous Pressure by Bedside Ultrasound
Using a handheld point-of-care ultrasound device to estimate right atrial pressure from images of the jugular vein resulted in a higher imaging success rate vs. visual inspection and a reasonably accurate estimation, especially in those with elevated right atrial pressures.
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Importance of Exercise Testing-Associated Ventricular Ectopy
A study of asymptomatic subjects without known cardiovascular disease undergoing treadmill exercise testing and followed for a mean of 20 years showed high-grade premature ventricular contractions during exercise recovery (but not during exercise) are predictive of subsequent cardiovascular mortality.
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Post-TAVR Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Bleed Less on Vitamin K Antagonists vs. Edoxaban
In this randomized trial of post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement patients with atrial fibrillation, edoxaban was noninferior to vitamin K antagonists with regard to a composite of adverse endpoints, but was associated with a higher rate of major bleeding.
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New Treatment for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
A study of the echocardiographic characteristics of symptomatic patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treated with mavacamten showed a persistent 30-week improvement in several key pathophysiologic characteristics.
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List of Possible Cancer-Causing Agents Grows Longer
Six water disinfection byproducts, plus a flame retardant and a bacterial infection, now considered potential human carcinogens.
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National Alzheimer’s Plan Updated with New Focus on Healthy Aging
Feds add sixth goal in the ninth version of this annually released report.
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First Injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Receives FDA Approval
Researchers hope this long-acting solution every will boost PrEP adherence rates among those at risk for contracting HIV.
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Dietary Modifications with Linoleic Acid Can Have an Effect on Gut and Brain Inflammation
This study will widen the scope of discussion on the treatment of neurological disorders. Nutritional supplements need to be discussed with caution until clear recommendations can be given based on clinical trials and other strong evidence of efficacy without significant side effects.
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Parabacteroides, Flavonoid-Rich Foods, and Lower Blood Pressure
Results showed that higher dietary intake of total flavonoids, specifically anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins polymers, were associated with statistically significant lower systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure.
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Birth Hospital ZIP Code and Neonatal Outcomes in Very Preterm Birth
This work may serve as a reminder to the healthcare provider of the importance of developing a complete and nuanced understanding of a patient and recognizing that environment often affects healthcare risk factors and wellness efforts.