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Tissue May Beat Metal for AVR in Middle-Aged Patients
Bioprosthetic valves less likely to cause blood clots, but are less durable
Review: Paroxetine Use in Pregnancy Tied to Malformations
Increased risk of any major congenital malformations, major cardiac malformations
Azithromycin Prescribed Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation
Seventy-six percent of patients prescribed one or more QTc prolonging meds plus azithromycin
Sugary Drinks Linked to Increase in Visceral Adipose Tissue
Daily consumers accumulated about 27 percent more visceral fat
Even Small Decline in Kidney Function Tied to CVD Risk
Associated with an increase in the mass of the left ventricle
Statins May Aid CABG Recovery
Review of statin use indicates reduced risk of death or complications
PF4/Heparin Antibodies Predict Mortality in HIT
Findings among patients with thrombocytopenia
Truncating Variant Prevalence Up in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Prevalence of 15 percent, similar to that seen in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
New Guidelines Say Limit Added Sugars to <10 Percent of Calories
Recommendations focus on totality of diet, overall eating pattern
CDC: Americans Still Consume Too Much Salt
Changes in individual lifestyles and how foods are produced are needed to lower consumption
