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The rate of cerebral embolism with left ventricular ablations for premature ventricular contractions appears much higher than that seen for similar procedures for other types of heart rhythm disturbances

High Rates of Cerebral Emboli in Patients Undergoing LV Ablation

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Findings among patients being treated for premature ventricular contractions
The overall success rate of catheter ablation in atrial fibrillation is satisfactory

Satisfactory Overall Success Rate for Catheter Ablation in A-Fib

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Study also finds insufficient guideline adherence to antithrombotic Rx after ablation
For intermediate-risk elderly patients

STS: SAVR Still Excellent Option for Intermediate-Risk Seniors

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Mortality for surgical aortic valve replacement similar to that of national benchmarks, but more strokes
Parents of children with congenital heart disease feel that survival statistics

STS: Parents of CHD Children ID Important Outcome Measures

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Survival statistics, surgeon-specific experience, complication rates are most important measures
Millions of Americans with a chronic illness gained health insurance coverage after the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010

ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients

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However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
The cholesterol-lowering supplement red yeast rice could pose the same health risks to users as statin drugs

Safety Profile of Red Yeast Rice Found Similar to Statins

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The supplements linked to myalgias, other adverse effects similar to statins
The effect of resting heart rate on all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events varies with age

Age Modifies Impact of Resting Heart Rate on Death, CV Events

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Significant link for higher RHR with all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events in those ≥60 years
For pediatric patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass

Nadir Platelet Counts Tied to AKI in Pediatric Open-Heart Surgery

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Magnitude of nadir platelet counts tied to severity of AKI in children undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass
Cardiovascular trends have been reported using data from four American College of Cardiology National Cardiovascular Data Registries. The report was published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Report Highlights National Cardiovascular Trends in 2014

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Data from four registries shows effectiveness of care and identifies areas with room for improvement
The most important concepts of obesity prevention and treatment are not adequately represented on the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination Step examinations

Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams

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Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions