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May 22, 2017 (Medical News Today)

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Older adults may not benefit from taking statins to prevent heart disease

An analysis of data from a clinical trial that compares it with usual care finds no benefit in use of a statin for primary prevention in older adults with high blood pressure and moderately high cholesterol.

May 17, 2017 (HealthDay News)

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‘Healthy’ Obese Still at Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Individuals with metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) still have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than normal-weight people, according to a study presented at the European Congress on Obesity, held from May 17 to 20 in Porto, Portugal.

May 15, 2017 (Medical News Today)

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Aspirin not an effective treatment for atrial fibrillation, study suggests

New research suggests that aspirin may not be as effective as previously believed for treating patients with atrial fibrillation.

Quiz Question of the week from StatPearls

A 73-year-old female with a history of congestive heart failure with an ejection fraction of 30% is on an ACE inhibitor, a beta blocker, and a loop diuretic with a well controlled BP. However, she is still experiencing orthopnea. On physical exam she has pulmonary rales and pitting peripheral edema. What is the next best step?

A) Start a blood thinner

B) Start nitroglycerin

C) Stop the ACE inhibitor

D) Add spironolactone

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