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Clotting Time in Transfemoral PCI Linked to Bleeding Risk
More major bleeding seen at maximal activated clotting time greater than 290 seconds
Sleep Disruption Increases Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Higher risk seen across multiple cohorts, regardless of obstructive sleep apnea and other possible factors
Most Bleeding Events in Non-CVD Patients Are GI-Related
In cohort with no CVD, not receiving antiplatelet therapy, 7 percent of bleeding events were fatal
Binge Drinking Linked to Increased Systolic BP in Men
And relative risk for hypertension up with any drinking among men without hypertension
Half of CV Events Occur from Two to Five Years Post-TIA, -Stroke
Composite outcome occurred in 12.9 percent; 50.1 percent of events in second to fifth years
For Pediatric Patients, Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator Safe
Six of eight patients who received at least one WCD shock treatment had appropriate therapy
More Than 2,000 U.S. Campuses Smoke-Free as of Nov. 2017
>83 percent of these campuses were tobacco-free, banning smoking, smokeless tobacco products
AMA Adopts Ethical Guidance on Medical Tourism
Guidelines include helping patients understand risks and benefits, responding compassionately
Stress Echo Safe for ER Triage of Patients With Chest Pain
Smaller proportion of patients undergoing SE are hospitalized, with shorter length of stay than CCTA
AMA: Docs Declare Drug Shortages Public Health Emergency
AMA calls for greater manufacturer transparency in order to prepare for disasters, mitigate shortages
