Preablation Weight Loss Linked to Freedom From A-Fib
Change in weight over preceding year linked to success of catheter ablation for AF at 15 months for obese, nonobese patients
Catheter Ablation Improves A-Fib Outcomes in Racial/Ethnic Minorities
In contrast, much higher event rate seen for racial and ethnic minorities randomly assigned to drug therapy in CABANA trial
Impact of Age Examined for Ticagrelor Monotherapy After PCI
Ticagrelor monotherapy reduces bleeding without increasing ischemic events among patients undergoing PCI
Patient Engagement May Not Drive Return to In-Person Visits
Findings seen among patients receiving letter during reopening following cancellation of in-person care during COVID-19
Glucose-Lowering Therapy Delayed for Newly Diagnosed T2DM Patients
Factors in therapeutic inertia examined in adults newly diagnosed with T2DM receiving primary care in the U.K.
Ticagrelor, Prasugrel Compared in ACS Treated With PCI
Prespecified subgroup analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial suggest that a prasugrel-based strategy is preferable
Tool Estimates Mortality Risk for Seniors Using Home Care
Model uses data reported by older adults receiving home care and their caregivers, family members to estimate six-month mortality risk
MIS-C Diagnosed More Often in Black, Hispanic Children
No differences seen in phylogenetic analysis of viral genome sequences when comparing MIS-C, primary COVID-19 patients
Multiple Physical Morbidities Tied to Later Mental Health Disorders
People with two or more physical health conditions are at higher risk for developing depression, anxiety
Gestational Diabetes May Increase Risk for Fetal Hypoxia
Hypoxia-related ZigZag pattern, late decelerations of FHR on intrapartal CTG and increased risk of fetal asphyxia seen in GDM pregnancies