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EVAR vs Aneurysm Activity; Carotid Stenosis Inaccuracy; More PAP in Heart Failure?

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

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Falls and Mortality; At-Home Versus In-Clinic Blood Pressure Measurement

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Farxiga OK'd for All EF; Older Donor Hearts; Cardiologist Arrested for Deaths

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

May 09, 2023
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Lower BP Might Mean Less Cardiac Conduction Disease

SPRINT post hoc analysis suggests a means for prevention

May 03, 2023
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Common Sedative vs Afib; Fishbone Pierces Heart; Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

May 02, 2023
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Is There a Wrong Way to Take a Midday Nap?

Duration of siestas associated with health outcomes

Apr 26, 2023
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Pre-CABG Statins a Dud; Peak Home BP; Patch vs Multi-Electrode Rhythm Monitors

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Apr 25, 2023
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Electric Vehicle Chargers & CIEDs; Deadly Fistulas After Afib Ablation; Bony Strokes

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Apr 18, 2023
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Nonimmunosuppressive Therapy Bests ARB for Cutting Proteinuira in IgA Nephropathy

Interim PROTECT data show nephroprotective potential of sparsentan

Apr 15, 2023
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RAS Inhibitors Flop for Critically Ill COVID

Potential harm seen among three trials testing different approaches

Apr 12, 2023
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Leadless Pacemakers in Kids; LVEF Measured by AI; Prosthetic Valve Endocarditis Up

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Apr 11, 2023
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Matching People to Specific BP Meds in a Sea of Antihypertensives

Sizable differences in individual response to drugs in the PHYSIC trial

Apr 11, 2023
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Balloon Pump Woes Worsen; Access to AEDs Act; DOACs and Epilepsy

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine

Apr 04, 2023
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Fresh Produce Is an Increasingly Popular Prescription for Chronically Ill Patients

But do these initiatives work?

Mar 26, 2023
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