Apixaban Seems Safer Than Rivaroxaban for A-Fib
Lower rates seen for ischemic stroke or systemic embolism, GI bleeding or intracranial hemorrhage
Excess Mortality Observed for Older Adults With BP Below 130/80 mm Hg
Mortality risk lower for SBPs of 150 to 159 mm Hg versus 130 to 139 mm Hg for nonfrail, frail elderly
Romosozumab Added to Guideline for Management of Osteoporosis
Drug recommended for postmenopausal women at very high fracture risk but not at high risk for heart disease, stroke
Anticholinergic Burden Tied to Adverse Effects in Middle Age
Identification of at-risk populations varies by scale used, which could impact clinical practice
Opting for Plant-Based Protein May Lower Mortality Risk
Replacing animal protein with plant protein tied to lower mortality, less cardiovascular disease
Opportunities Identified for Improving BP Control
Based on EHR data, room for improvement found in BP control, health care processes such as meds intensification
Guidelines Detail Management of Liver Failure in ICU Patients
29 recommendations address CV, hematology, pulmonary, renal, endocrine considerations
Family Hx of Early MI Modifies Ovary Removal, CVD Link
Heart disease mortality up for women with FHPMI and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy at younger age
2018 Health Care Spending Up Due to Higher Prices
2018 uptick in utilization first seen in years, but impact dwarfed by price increases
Americans’ Protein-Rich Diets May Up Heart Disease Risk
Findings may have important public health implications for chronic disease prevention
