Smaller Goals to Start Could Boost Activity in Sedentary
For those who are inactive, any activity may be better than none
Thrombocytopenia Up With Use of Phosphate-Buffered Tirofiban
Relative risk for thrombocytopenia not increased with use of citrate-buffered tirofiban
Wait Times for Pediatric Heart Transplants Longer During Pandemic
Despite longer waiting list times, graft and recipient survival maintained and waiting list mortality unchanged
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Tied to Risks and Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
Reduced risks seen for neurocognitive, coagulation, cardiometabolic disorders; increased risks seen for GI, arthritic disorders
MRI Findings Prognostic for Long-Term Recovery in Cardiac Arrest
Cerebral functional network connectivity shows potential in anoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Diuretic Dose Not Linked to Outcome in Heart Failure
In multivariate analysis, no correlation seen for patients with worsening heart failure
Impact of Intensive Lifestyle Change on CV Burden Studied
Review indicates diet, exercise decrease overall coronary/carotid atherosclerosis burden
Racial Disparities Seen in Use of Oral Anticoagulants for A-Fib
When treated for atrial fibrillation, quality of anticoagulant use lower in blacks, Hispanics
More Evidence Paying Smokers to Quit May Work
But cost may be $28,000 to get one additional smoker to succeed long term
One Free Meal From Industry Ups Brand-Name Rx Among Doctors
Study sheds light on a popular marketing tactic that may raise drug costs for seniors
