Volumes Low for Unprotected Left Main PCI
Real-world procedures performed on older, comorbid patients, lead to more adverse events
Catheter Ablation Tops Drug Therapy for A-Fib in Heart Failure
Meta-analysis shows 6.95 percent increase in LVEF with ablation
Second-Line Antidiabetic Meds May Impact Cardiovascular Risk
Cardiovascular risk increased with sulfonylureas and basal insulin versus newer classes of ADM
ACOG Updates Guidelines for Gestational HTN, Preeclampsia
Second bulletin provides recommendations for management of chronic hypertension in pregnancy
Having Children Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Significant link identified, with nonlinear J-shaped dose-response relationship for increasing parity
High Sodium Intake Associated With New Atrial Fibrillation
Cumulative proportional probability for AF events greatest for those in the highest quartile of salt intake
ASH Develops Practice Guidelines for Venous Thromboembolism
Clinical practice guidelines presented for diagnosis, treatment, pediatric and pregnancy-linked VTE
New BP Treatment Cutoffs May Not Yield Survival Benefit
Survival benefit not seen with Stage 1 hypertension, only high-risk Stage 2 hypertension
Low-Priced Generic Drugs Most Likely to Have Shortages
Shortages associated with modest increases in price, ranging from 6 to 14 percent
30-Day Postdischarge Mortality Up With HRRP Implementation
Increase in 30-day postdischarge mortality after hospitalization for heart failure, pneumonia, not AMI
