Androgen-Deprivation Therapy May Carry Cardiovascular Risks
Findings in men with clinically localized prostate cancer initially under active surveillance
Incidence of Undiagnosed A-Fib May Be Substantial
In new study using insertable cardiac monitors, rate of AF detection was 40 percent at 30 months
No Reduction in Composite End Point for Bivalirudin in PCI
Patients receiving bivalirudin vs heparin saw no reduction in composite of death, MI, major bleeding
Dual Therapy Noninferior to Triple Therapy for A-Fib With PCI
And lower risk of bleeding with dabigatran and P2Y12 inhibitor dual therapy versus triple therapy
Less Than Half of Seniors With A-Fib Receive Anticoagulants
Increase in overall anticoagulant use over time, mainly due to increase in new oral anticoagulants
More Evidence Evolocumab Exceeds Cost-Effectiveness
Findings for addition of evolocumab to standard tx in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Only One-Third of Heart Attack Patients Enter Cardiac Rehab
Reasons why not include race, age, education level, and insurance
Worse LV Global Longitudinal Strain for STEMI With COPD
Patients with versus without COPD have more impaired left ventricular global longitudinal strain
Increased Risk of MI, Stroke for Patients With Hip Fracture
30-day cumulative incidence substantially higher than among general population
Patient Beliefs May Explain High Rate of Medicine Intake
Subjective norm was significant predictor of intention to consume meds in Greece, Malta, Turkey
