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Cancer risk elevated after stroke in younger people
“Cancer represents a small percentage of causes of stroke. That means you would have to screen a lot of people with a benefit that is still...
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Dabigatran recalled over potential carcinogen
The nationwide recall is because of the detection of the nitrosamine impurity, N-nitroso-dabigatran.
Conference Coverage
LAA closure device shown safe in groups omitted in trials
New independent studies support safety of left atrial appendage closure devices in broad array of patient types.
Conference Coverage
FREEDOM COVID: Full-dose anticoagulation cut mortality but missed primary endpoint
In an in-hospital anticoagulation trial, the primary COVID endpoint was missed but a survival benefit is observed.
From the Journals
Depressive symptoms tied to higher stroke risk, worse outcomes
The findings of a new study build on prior research examining the link between depression and stroke.
Conference Coverage
‘Keto-like’ diet linked to doubling of heart disease risk
But one lipid expert has highlighted limitations of the observational study and advised caution in interpreting the results.
20th Anniversary
20 years of clinical research in cardiology
“It’s unbelievable how much we’ve accomplished in the last 20 years” in cardiology, said Dr. Steven E. Nissen.
From the Journals
Biomarkers linked to elevated T2D MACE risk in DECLARE-TIMI 58
A secondary DECLARE-TIMI 58 trial analysis linked two biomarkers to higher cardiovascular risks in diabetes and found a strong benefit of...
From the Journals
Artificial sweetener in ‘keto foods’ tied to cardiovascular risk
Artificial sweeteners are “generally recognized as safe” by the FDA, so there is no requirement for long-term safety studies, and little is known...
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No advantage for full-term aspirin in preventing preterm preeclampsia
However, editorialists wrote that the questions surrounding continuing or discontinuing aspirin in a high-risk population need further...
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Two cups of coffee increase heart dangers with hypertension
Too much coffee may raise blood pressure and lead to anxiety, heart palpitations, and difficulty sleeping.