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NSAID use associated with future stroke in healthy population
The results are in line with the increased risk of MI seen with NSAIDs and strengthen the need for more careful regulation of these drugs, the study author says. For complete story visit theheart.org.
Full StoryFirst Europe-specific guidance on AF
The European Society of Cardiology announced new clinical guidelines for atrial fibrillation at its congress in Stockholm last week, the first time such recommendations have been prepared by European… For complete story visit theheart.org.
Full StoryFDA does U-turn on midodrine; will keep it available
The US FDA has done a U-turn on its decision two weeks ago to withdraw midodrine, a drug for orthostatic hypotension. The agency told heartwire it will allow patients continued access to the drug..
Full StoryCRT durability showcased in CARE-HF long-term analysis
One of the questions it sheds light on: if CRT is delayed in patients who qualify for it, will later device implantation recapture the lost early survival gains CRT would likely have provided? For complete story visit theheart.org.
Full StoryNurse program provides good RESPONSE for ACS secondary prevention
Reasonably good results were obtained using nurses to counsel patients on secondary prevention after ACS, with a 17% relative reduction in calculated 10-year mortality over and above that achieved… For complete story visit theheart.org.
Full StoryIntensive blood-pressure control does not slow kidney disease in black patients
With the exception of patients with a protein/creatinine ratio of more than 0.22, blood-pressure control does not appear to slow progression of kidney disease in black patients. For complete story visit theheart.org.
Full StorySCOUT: Sibutramine linked to increased risk of nonfatal vascular events in subjects with preexisting cardiovascular conditions
Subjects with preexisting CVD given long-term sibutramine treatment had an increased risk of nonfatal MI and nonfatal stroke but not of CV or all-cause death. For complete story visit theheart.org
Full StoryAnother Maryland cardiologist in hot water over unnecessary procedures
Another cardiologist in Maryland has been accused of performing unwarranted procedures on multiple patients over a number of years. Dr John R McClean faces criminal charges and a possible 40 years in… For complete story visit theheart.org
Full StoryCURRENT-OASIS 7 published: Double-dose clopidogrel in PCI debated
Although there was no benefit of doubling the clopidogrel dose in the overall ACS population studied, benefits were suggested in the PCI subgroup. But are these robust enough?
Full StoryESC guidelines give top recommendation to CRT for mild heart failure
It’s been in the wind on both sides of the Atlantic; now it’s official in Europe: a class I A recommendation for cardiac resynchronization therapy for patients in sinus rhythm with NYHA class 2… For complete story visit theheart.org.
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