Tag: Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc.
Review: No Clear Link for Calcium Supplements, CVD
Other physicians urge caution, however, and say these findings aren't conclusive
ASA: Tranexamic Acid Doesn’t Up Death, Thrombotic Complications
Lower bleeding risk in patients undergoing coronary artery surgery at risk of peri-op complications
Guidance for Coronary Patients With ASA/NSAID Sensitivity
Challenge, desensitization recommended in stable patients with reaction history
Operator Experience Impacts Prognosis for Left Main PCI
Short-, long-term prognosis up for more experienced operators in left main coronary artery PCI
ACG: Vegetarian Diets May Not Be Significantly Heart Healthier
Study finds no significant difference in 10-year cardiovascular risk
AHA Urges Awareness of Statin Interaction With Other CV Meds
Lovastatin, simvastatin, pravastatin should not be used with gemfibrozil
Data Mining, Experiments ID QT Prolonging Drug Interactions
Patients taking ceftriaxone and lansoprazole have significantly longer QTc intervals
PCI for Concurrent Chronic Total Occlusions Safe in STEMI
No benefit in LVEF, LVEDV for patients undergoing PCI for concurrent CTO in non-infarct-related artery
Computerized Ordering Tool Cuts Imaging Cardiac Stress Tests
No reduction in use of inappropriate testing after introduction of computerized order entry tool
Low Diastolic Pressure Linked to Subclinical Myocardial Damage
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin-T more likely among those with DBP below 60 or 60 to 69 mm Hg
