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ACC: Pre-pPCI Metoprolol Doesn’t Reduce Infarct Size in STEMI
Metoprolol cut incidence of malignant arrhythmias; was not linked to increase in adverse events
ACC: Prevalence of Familial Hypercholesterolemia <2 Percent
For any given observed LDL cholesterol level, increased risk for CAD for FH mutation carriers
ACC: Pharmacist Intervention Can Cut Cardiovascular Risk
Twenty-one percent decrease in CVD risk after adjustment for baseline values, center effect
ACC: Prognostic Value of Cardiac Noninvasive Tests Vary by Sex
Women seem to derive more prognostic value from computed tomographic angiography
ACC: Vitamin D Found to Improve Cardiac Function in Heart Failure
Further studies necessary to determine whether this translates to improvements in outcomes
Intraarterial Chemo + Radiation May Up Cerebral Infarctions
Findings from comparison with intravenous chemoradiotherapy
ACC: Losmapimod Doesn’t Cut Cardio Events After Acute MI
In part A of trial, no reduction in risk of composite of cardiovascular death, MI, severe recurrent ischemia
ENDO: ‘Paleo’ Diet May Benefit Heart Health Post Menopause
Trendy eating plan may cut cholesterol, disease risks in postmenopausal women
ACC: TAVR Similar to Surgery for Intermediate-Risk Patients
Similar rate of any-cause death, disabling stroke for intermediate-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis
ACC: Ixmyelocel-T Beneficial for Heart Failure With Reduced EF
Significant reduction in primary efficacy end point with ixmyelocel-T therapy
