Cardiology
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Obesity cardiomyopathy tied to sudden cardiac death
“A lot has been made of the obesity paradox and the perhaps benign nature of obesity but this paper suggests the opposite.”
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LAAO tied to fewer post-fall bleeds than DOACs in AF
This is the first study to focus on LAAO specifically for those at risk for falling.
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Even one drink a day tied to increased BP in healthy adults
“There is still a widely held belief among people that drinking in moderation is good for you. It is becoming more and more clear that this is...
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Heat waves plus air pollution tied to doubling of fatal MI
The added value of this study was finding an interaction between extreme hot temperatures and air pollution, “which is worrisome with global...
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Daily aspirin for stroke prevention in healthy elderly should be avoided
Data from a large randomized trial suggest that aspirin increases bleeding risk and is ineffective for primary stroke prevention in the elderly....
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Exercise program boosted physical, but not mental, health in young children with overweight
Body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness improved with a combination of aerobic and resistance exercise.
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Research casts doubt on value of daily aspirin for healthy adults
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that low-dose aspirin should not be prescribed for preventing a first heart attack or stroke in...
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Stiff arteries may cause metabolic syndrome
“It seems metabolic syndrome has a new risk factor we haven’t thought about.”
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Vegetarian diets can improve high-risk cardiovascular disease
“This meta-analysis is the first that generates evidence from randomized controlled trials to assess the association of vegetarian diets with...
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Over-the-counter switches improve access but come with risks
But eliminating the need for a refill prescription may encourage uptake of statins. “We spend a ton of time refilling statins and it’s a headache...
Case Reports
30-year-old woman • progressive dyspnea and peripheral edema • 35th week of gestation with a history of mild preeclampsia • Dx?
► Progressive dyspnea and peripheral edema
► 35th week of gestation with a history of mild preeclampsia