Antiplatelets Do Not Up Recurrence in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
In population with cerebral microbleeds, no increased risk seen for those starting antiplatelet therapy
Meds for Weight Management Underutilized Among Veterans
Only 1 percent of veterans enrolled in weight management programs receive medications
Specialized Programs in Clinical Cardiovascular Genetics Needed
New cardiovascular subspecialist, genetic cardiologist, needed to interpret genetic variation
Statin Use With Colorectal Cancer Lowers Risk for Early Death
Taking statins before or after cancer diagnosis cuts all-cause and cancer-related deaths
Intracranial Hemorrhage Risk Up With Low-Dose Aspirin
Caution advised for low-dose aspirin in individuals without symptomatic cardiovascular disease
LDL Decreased With LDL-Apheresis in ACS Patients
Significant reduction seen in mean LDL among patients with acute coronary syndrome treated with PCI
Blood Donor Screening Data IDs Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Highest estimated prevalence of FH seen in young versus older donors, and in men versus women
Medication Nonadherence Common in Patients With T2DM
Urine testing shows nonadherence highest for statins in patients with type 2 diabetes
Pediatricians Should Encourage Fish Consumption for Children
Fish have favorable nutrient profile versus other animal proteins; for most types, benefits outweigh risks
Classification System Developed for Cardiogenic Shock
System describes stages of cardiogenic shock from A, classified as at-risk, to E, representing extremis
