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Real-world data support safety of newer LAA device
More than 18 months after approval, the Watchman FLX left atrial appendage closure device is performing well at 45 days in real-world use.
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Big missed opportunities for BP control in premenopausal women
A new NHANES analysis found no improvement in hypertension control over the past decade and evidence of racial and ethnic disparities in these...
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Resistance exercise may be best workout for a good night’s sleep
A head-to-head comparison with other types of exercise suggests resistance exercise may be particularly effective for sleep quality, efficiency,...
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Early menopause, early dementia risk, study suggests
Early menopause is linked to an increased risk of presenile dementia before age 65 years in a large study, suggesting the need for close...
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Finerenone + SGLT2 inhibitor of benefit in diabetes with CKD?
Results from FIDELITY, a prespecified analysis of data from two pivotal trials of finerenone, hints of an additive benefit with SGLT2 inhibitors...
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Self-care tips for clinicians as COVID-19 lingers
“We want to promote psychological flexibility: the ability to stay in contact with the present moment,” Dr. Jon A. Levenson said.
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‘Striking’ differences in BP when wrong cuff size is used
A new trial bolsters the case for avoiding a one-cuff-size-fits-all approach to measuring blood pressure and for improving patient access to a...
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Robotic transcranial Doppler improves PFO detection after stroke
It’s hoped that use of the robotic device will increase the number of shunts identified.
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Liquid embolism of AVM tied to high cure rate
“Endovascular treatment using Onyx is able to achieve, on its own, a very efficient cure rate with a low morbidity and mortality rate,”
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More evidence links MI to cognitive decline over time
Researchers are increasingly recognizing the vascular contribution to cognitive impairment. This could involve “silent” or subclinical strokes...
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Tenecteplase for stroke thrombolysis up to 24 hours?
“These results are the first to be reported with tenecteplase in the extended time window.”